Cards, paper, stationery, bags, wallets, buttons, jewelry, t-shirts, craft supplies, original art, vintage, gallery space and more! With a focus on local artists and crafters.
We are located in the Heart of Lawrenceville.
Contact Info
4209 Butler Street
Pittsburgh PA 15201
(412) 224-2651
info@wildcardpgh.com
Store Hours
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
|
|
11am - 7pm
11am - 7pm
11am - 7pm
11am - 9pm
11am - 7pm
11am - 7pm
12pm - 6pm
|
Interested in Becoming a Vendor at Wildcard?
Vendor Submission Information
We are currently not accepting applications.
Vendor submission for the Fall Season is from Sep 16 to Oct 14. Applications submitted before or after these dates will not considered. Also, we cannot accept submissions on a walk-in basis.
Steps to become a vendor
1 - Submit your application during an open season.
2 - One month after the close of a season, you will hear from us.
3 - Once accepted, you will be asked to set up an appointment where you can bring samples.
The Application
Please note that applications submitted out of season may not be reviewed.
Send the following information to vendor@wildcardpgh.com
- a brief description of your work
- photos of your work
- retail price ranges
- websites, etsy or other links to your work
- phone number and email address
Events Calendar
Click the date to see the event details. Within the details, you can scroll the mouse to the right if necessary.
Map
Wildcard in the News
Pittsburgh Magazine - "Best of the Burgh: Best Card Store"
Pittsburgh City Papers - "Best of 2010: Best Place to Buy Gifts"
Pittsburgh Magazine (September 2010) - "Best of the Burgh 2010: Readers' Poll: Best New Boutique"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (08/12/2010) - A profile of artist Matthew Buchholz and his show "Alternate Histories: Pittsburgh"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (03/03/2010) - "Wildcard is more than a card shop, though it has great cards. Not your Hallmark variety."
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (02/13/2010) - "Renovation lets the sun shine into old Isaly's in Lawrenceville"
Pittsburgh Magazine (02/2010) - "If roses and a box of chocolates seem too prosaic to give to your valentine, shop at Wildcard"
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (01/08/2010) - "Rebecca Morris runs a brightly colored storefront in Lawrenceville dedicated to selling handmade crafts by Pittsburghers, for Pittsburghers."
Pittsburgh City Paper (12/09/2009) - "Best Of Pittsburgh Staff Pick: Best store for people who don't get enough of Handmade Arcade"
Pittsburgh Business Times (11/30/2009) - "Wildcard sells handmade gifts"
The Bulletin (12/2009) - "The store celebrates the diversity of Pittsburgh's local art scene"
Pop City Media (11/3/2009) - "Etsy in the flesh: Crafts, cards and kitsch create a wild rumpus at WildCard"
Steeltown Anthem (10/26/2009) - "When I first walked into Wildcard, I was blown away by the fact that we finally have a place to go and get handmade items on a daily basis."
|
|
Insert Coin to Play:
Pinball Life
July 15, 2011
To celebrate the Pinball machine's presence as both art and an inspiration to artists, Wildcard is proud to present Insert Coin to Play: Pinball Life. The show includes the debut of a new Lawrenceville-themed pinball machine, featuring art by local artist Andy Scott, in addition to other work by Featuring Work By: Dan Burfield, Cryss Stephens, Elizabeth Klevens, Doug Cooper, Brian Holderman, Rafael Colon, and Mike Budai.
Wildcard will be hosting its annual Wildcard Pinball Classic on Friday, July 22. The competition will feature four tournaments on four separate machines, as well as a playoff for a grand prize. Free to enter. In addition, 50% of the proceeds from the show and tournament will go to local bicycle advocacy group Bike Pittsburgh.
Pinball Life is timed to coincide with the Professional & Amateur Pinball Association (PAPA) World Championships (August 11-14), held each year in Scott Township.
An Opening Night reception with the artists will be held on Friday, July 15, from 6-9PM with free drinks and refreshments.
|
|
|
|
Thanks to Pittsburgh Magazine Readers!
June 28, 2011
We'd like to thank Pittsburgh Magazine readers who voted us as the Best Card Store in the 2011 Best of the Burgh poll! We really appreciate all the love and support that we get from 'Burghers!
|
|
|
|
Cyclops Werewolf!
July 10, 2011
Join us for a one-day only showing of Drawings and Paintings by Finnigan Cutty Holton. This is Holton's first exhibition...he's age 5! Sponsored by Drawing Room Tattoo, Dozen Bakeshop, Specter Studios, Sign Works, and Wildcard
Reception with the artist on Sunday, July 10 from 4-7pm.
|
|
|
|
Chantal deFelice's
Pretty as a Pittsburgh
May 13 - June 30, 2011
Best known for her black and white sketches of Bloomfield, deFelice expands on this palette by incorporating color on woodgrain backgrounds, creating a colorful new approach.
Pretty as a Pittsburgh consists of fourteen new works which will be for sale, as well as prints, cards, and earrings featuring deFelice's work. More samples of her work can be seen here.
|
|
|
|
Lawrenceville
Blossom Tour
May 7 & 8, 2011
The Blossom Tour is a celebration of Spring and Lawrenceville's dedication to local goods & services! Travel down Butler street on May 7 & 8 to see all that our local artisans, craftsmakers, businesses, bakers, and more have to offer!
Sustainability starts at home, and what better way to take action than to plant your own garden? At each official Blossom Tour stop, we're giving out free seed packets! These seeds are responsibly and sustainably grown and the selection is specially designed for our climate. If you plant all of them, you'll have a bountiful garden that can feed an entire family!
Don't forget: Sunday, May 8 is Mother’s Day! Celebrate with mom by going shopping, picking up seeds, and touring Lawrenceville shops and galleries!
Click here to visit the 2011 Blossom Tour Website.
|
|
|
|
Some of Our Favorite Products
|
|
Gallery Show:
Jim Shearer
April 1, 2011
"Opening Day: Yinz Luv 'Da Buccos" Art Opening
Reception on April 1 from 8-10pm
Jim Shearer, the mastermind behind the web-series "Yinz Luv 'Da Guins" and "Yinz Luv 'Da Stillers," is answering a question he's been asked ever since he started his homemade, YouTube sports shows three years ago: Do yinz luv 'da Buccos? The answer is "yes." In "Opening Day: Yinz Luv 'Da Buccos" exhibit on display at Wildcard through the month of April, Shearer pays homage to the Pittsburgh Pirates of his youth (back when it was somewhat customary to end a season with more wins than losses) in a series of portraits of beloved players. Using the same art tools he wielded as a youngster, each image is created with colored pencils, crayons, magic markers, and watercolors.
Opening Night reception on Friday, April 1 from 8-10PM. The event is free and includes complimentary drinks and refreshments, along with a Pirates trivia contest and other surprises.
|
|
|
|
Classes at WildCard
Pittsburgh Craft Collective: Dream Pillow Class
April 30, 2011
Join us for a Dream Pillow Class on Saturday, April 30 from 1 to 3pm! Instructor Abbey Bricker writes: "I have always loved to dream. In fact, there are some mornings when I purposely fall back asleep just to continue dreaming. Anything can happen while you are sleeping; you can relive beautiful moments from your waking life, or be with people that you love and miss. When I learned about dream pillows I was intrigued - the idea of influencing my dreams with lovely herbs tucked into a tiny pillow I made myself was definitely something I had to try!"
Dream pillows are easy to make and can be put to good use the same night they are made. Abbey provides most of the materials - you just need to bring cotton fabric (two strips, each 5" by 12") and thread, needles and pins.
If you'd like to RSVP for this class, please click here
Time: 1:00-3:30pm
Date: Sat, April 30
Where: Wildcard
Cost: $24 per person; $17 for PCC members
|
|
|
|
Gallery Show:
Ryder Henry
February 12, 2011
"4 Lydia Was, is, and will be a great space nation" Art Opening
On Display through March
Artist Ryder Henry brings his Pittsburgh-inspired miniature city and spaceships to WildCard! Come see Henry's futurist designs made entirely of reclaimed material, as well as visual art featuring these sci-fi sculptures.
A resident of East Liberty, Henry creates spaceships and a large model city out of repurposed cardboard, as well as creating paintings based on his own sculptural works. The city incorporates everyday designs along with fantastic future buildings, while Henry's spaceship models create a marvelous, anachronistic history of space travel.
|
|
|
|
Knit & Crochet
Trail Markers
Project Meet-Up!
February 3, 2011
Thursday February 3, 6:00 to 8:00pm
Alicia Kachmar and the Mount Washington Community Development Corporation are again partnering for a Meet-Up to knit and crochet trail markers for Emerald View Park in the Allentown, Duquesne Heights and Mount Washington neighborhoods. Knit a whole marker or just add to one in progress! Don't worry if you don't know how, all skill levels are welcome and people will be available to help teach knitting and crocheting.
|
|
|
|
This event is free and open to the public. Snacks and beverages will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well.
|
|
Gallery Show:
Rock Show, Dude!
Ongoing through January
Rock Show, Dude!
Celebrating Rock 'n Roll Concert Posters
ROCK SHOW, DUDE! is a new art show that celebrates the beauty found in rock 'n roll concert posters. Featuring works by these 16 artists: Andre Costello, Andy Scott, Ben Stewart, Christian Breitkreutz, David Pokrivnak, Gian Romagnoli, Jes Lavecchia, Jon Hemmis, Katie Gould, Maggie Negrete, Matt Ketchum, Megan Herwig, Nate McDonough, Ron Copeland, Seth Ledonne, Steph Neary.
|
|
|
|
Shopping at Wildcard:
Lawrenceville's Doh Dah Days Video
November 9th, 2010
We now sell this fantastic video describing Lawrenceville's history, the life of Stephen Foster and a tour of Allegheny Cemetery. A fun documentary to watch.
|
|
Trunk Show:
Autumn Group
November 9th, 2010
Autumn Group Trunk Show:
An Evening of Upcycled Fashions!
Friday November 12th, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
WildCard will be hosting an autumn group trunk show featuring handmade upcycled wearables from Pittsburgh and beyond.
Come check out these awesome clothes and accessories that are all made from repurposed materials, guaranteed to get you ready for winter in style!
|
|
|
|
There will be vintage tops adorned with delicately-embroidered creatures from the nimble fingers of Ichi-Ni-San, dresses and winter capes and other '60s- and '70's-inspired clothing sewn from vintage fabrics by Iron City Upcyclery, awesome scarves and headbands made of upcycled t-shirts from Craftees, amazingly redesigned one-of-a-kind vintage clothing by Buttercup Blues, beautiful hand-knitted accessories made from reclaimed yarn by Charmed By Nature, and incredibly colorful and whimsical winter hats and accessories from the talented Carla Morris!
|
|
Shopping at Wildcard:
Holiday Cards Are Here
November 6th, 2010
Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas & New Years cards are all here. Chanukah starts early this year on December 2nd!!
|
|
Crafternoon : Pittsburgh Craft Collective
November 1st, 2010
Sunday, November 14th
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Now with Mimosas! Join members of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective for an all-inclusive meeting to work on your projects, share secrets, or just get some great new ideas! Free!
Link for more info
|
|
|
|
Shopping at Wildcard:
Pittsburgh T-Shirt Collection
October 26th, 2010
Here is most of the cast and crew of Bakerloo Theatre Project's "Under Milk Wood" wearing a variety of WildCard's Pittsburgh themed t-shirt offerings.
|
|
Strangely Familiar: Uncanny Works on Paper and WildCard's One Year Anniversary!
Oct 15, 2010
On View Now
"Strangely Familiar: Uncanny Works on Paper," features new work from a formidable group of Pittsburgh artists including Mary Tremonte, Heidi Tucker, Matt McDowell, Nils Hanczar, Mario Zucca, Berry Breene, Christian Breitkreuz, Mike Budai, Mike Vandegrift, Teresa Martuccio, Thommy Conroy, Tate Hudson, and Jackie McDowell. The exhibit runs from October 5th to October 31st.
|
|
|
|
Classes at WildCard
Beginning Spinning - Drop Spindle
September 19, 2010
Already addicted to yarn? Want to learn to make your own? In this beginning spinning class, you will learn the park and draft method of spinning on a drop spindle. This ancient method of spinning is fun, portable and will give you some fun yarn to boot!
If you'd like to RSVP for this class, please do so to pghcraftcollective@gmail.com. We do require that you pre-pay for this class to reserve your spot.
Supplies: Spindle and Fiber. Hand dyed fiber can be bought from the instructor for $3 an ounce. Cosette Cornelius-Bates is a full time fiber artist based in Pittsburgh, PA. She spends much of her time designing, knitting, spinning, dyeing, and recycling sweaters. She regularly appears at craft fairs in the Pittsburgh area and surrounding cities, selling her one-of-a-kind handknit hats and handspun yarns. Her patterns have been collected in a book called Knit One, Embellish Too: Hats, Mittens, and Scarves with a Twist.
|
|
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Date: September 19
Where: Wildcard
Cost: $25 per person; $20 for PCC members
|
|
Crafternoon : Pittsburgh Craft Collective
Sep 12, 2010
Sunday, September 12
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Join members of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective for an all-inclusive meeting to work on your projects, share secrets, or just get some great new ideas! Free!
Link for more info
|
|
|
|
Alternate Histories: Pittsburgh
September 1, 2010
Historic Pittsburgh and Sci-Fi Monsters
Together at Last!
Alternate Histories: Pittsburgh, a show that combines historic photos of Pittsburgh with science-fiction imagery continues through the end of September at WildCard.
Prints (framed and unframed) are for sale along with cards and newly added buttons and magnets. Check out the Post-Gazette Article for more information about the show and the artist!
|
|
|
|
Classes at WildCard
Polymer Clay Jewelry
August 15, 2010
This class was so much fun the first time, we’re offering it again!
Now’s your chance to learn to make beautiful, one-of-a-kind pendants from leaves and polymer clay. All materials will be supplied (leaves, clay, paint, cord, tools) for each person to make 2-3 finished necklaces. Class size is limited to 8. If you’d like to RSVP for this class, please do so to pghcraftcollective@gmail.com. We do require that you pre-pay for this class to reserve your spot.
Check out Lynne's Flickr page for her jewelry creations, Charmed By Nature: www.flickr.com/photos/charmedbynature/
|
|
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Date: August 15
Where: Wildcard
Materials: Included
Cost: $25 per person; $20 for PCC members
|
|
Wedding Show:
Hand(made) in Marriage
June 15th, 2010
WildCard and I Made It! Market will hosts Pittsburgh's first annual alternative indie DIY bridal show, Hand(Made) in Marriage
Saturday, June 26th
Hand(Made) In Marriage is Pittsburgh's alternative, indie wedding show. Our goal is to offer the people of Pittsburgh a cool place to meet vendors who can provide them with something outside the norm.
The website, Hand(Made) In Marriage is updated regulary with profiles of the vendors.
The event will take place:
Saturday, June 26th
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Free To enter
at WildCard and Istanbul Grille across the street.
|
|
|
gipoco.com
is neither affiliated with the authors of this page or responsible
for its contents. This is a safe-cache copy of the original web site.
gipoco.com
is neither affiliated with the authors of this page nor responsible
for its contents. This is a safe-cache copy of the original web site.
|