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WHEREAS, Maser Galleries on Walnut Street was founded by husband and wife Ron “Lefty” and Brenda Maser in 1974; and,
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WHEREAS, in the 1970s Maser Galleries was dealing works by legendary artists including Norman Rockwell, Erte, Nicola Simbari and Pittsburgh native Andy Warhol with operations spanning from their first location in Seven Springs Mountain Resort to Shadyside and Downtown Pittsburgh.; and,
WHEREAS, in the 1980s, the business added a publishing division in partnership with illustrators Robert Peak and Bernie Fuchs as well as local artists Nat Youngblood, John Shyrock and Tom Mosser; and,
WHEREAS, today, Maser Galleries is proud to offer the largest inventory of paintings and limited edition works on canvas and paper in the City of Pittsburgh; and,
WHEREAS, Maser Galleries will celebrate 50 years in operation on September 27th; and,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize and congratulate Ron and Brenda Maser on 50 years of Maser Galleries; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Friday, Sepember 27, 2024, to be “MASER GALLERIES DAY” in the City of Pittsburgh.