Photo Exhibit

We’re partnering with Carnegie Museum of Art to bring Pittsburgh jazz history to life at PittStop 2026 with a pop-up installation of Charles “Teenie” Harris photos!

Charles “Teenie” Harris, Born 1908, Pittsburgh, PA; Died 1998, Pittsburgh, PA; *Mary Lou Williams seated at piano with P. Lawrence Peeler standing behind her, in Syria Mosque for Night of Stars,* August 7, 1946, 4×5 black-and-white negative film, 4 in. x 5 in. (10.20 x 12.70 cm); Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.6776: © Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh

Housed at Carnegie Museum of Art, the Charles “Teenie” Harris archive of over 70,000 photos is nationally recognized for its expansive and nuanced documentation of Black life and culture in 20th century Pittsburgh. From capturing jazz greats like Duke Ellington and Mary Lou Williams, to everyday people and neighborhood happenings, Charles “Teenie” Harris’ lens granted equal attention and affection to all.

Charles “Teenie” Harris, Born 1908, Pittsburgh, PA; Died 1998, Pittsburgh, PA; *Woman and man dancing, with two men and woman looking on, in interior or porch,* ca. 1938-1945, 4×5 black-and-white negative film, 4 in. x 5 in. (10.20 x 12.70 cm); Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Heinz Family Fund, 2001.35.10034: © Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh

Don’t miss our pop-up installation of Charles “Teenie” Harris photos at PittStop! And for all you art lovers out there, Carnegie Museum of Art is just a half a mile away from our main weekend venue. Take a walk down Forbes Ave in between dances and catch the Carnegie International, the longest-running exhibition of international art in North America.

Thank you to Carnegie Museum of Art for their partnership and support to make this pop-up photo installation possible!