PIE - Pittsburgh Indie Expo

04/04/2025

Sharing some of our fave photos from last weekend! Thanks to volunteers David William and Duff Norris for capturing the magic of PIE 2025!

04/03/2025

We're still reeling from the whirlwind that was PIE 2025! Thank you to every exhibitor, attendee, and volunteer for making it a wild success. So grateful for the guidance and encouragement every step of the way from our advisors Bill Boichel, Juan Jose Fernandez, Steph Neary and John Peña!

Thanks to PIE volunteers Jasmin Ali-Diaz, Megan B., Ryan F. G., Gretchen Lecrone, Duff Norris, Cole Skuse, Dylan Staib and David William. (Plus Carlos who shared and promoted the show relentlessly from day 1!)

So so much love from the organizing crew Sheika, Jenna, Harry & Josie. Until next year!

03/31/2025

The Mobile Cartoon! Museum makes its debut at the Pittsburgh Indie Expo: PIE this March 30th. Attendance to the Expo is FREEEEEEEE!

Our debut exhibit called "A Slice of Pittsburgh" aims to curate, catalog, collect, and celebrate the amazing cartoonists and comics creators who call this city home!

The Mobile Cartoon Museum will also feature self-paced comics creation exploration, an on-site resident teaching cartoonist, and hands-on exploratory activities. (I won't overhype, but it's the start and return of something BIG for the Pittsburgh community!!!)

The exhibit will be open throughout the Duration of PIE and feature three on-site workshops from Carina Stopenski and Geoff Munn that aim to get you In Toon with the festivities.

RSVP here, once again attendance is FREE. This is an event that you'll want to see!

Special Thank You to:
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03/31/2025

Waxing on Webcomics with Kelci D Crawford, Lexia Ramos, Oliver Fernandes and vin mugavero!!! Thanks for getting into the nitty gritty of putting your art online and balancing (or not) making a living and making art.

Recording on our youtube soon!

03/30/2025

Thank you to Black Indie Comix Club for an incredibly informative panel!!!

03/30/2025

03/30/2025

PIE2025 has Incubator Productions and Comicsburgh to thank for presenting the Mobile Cartoon Museum on the 6th floor of the Heinz History Center!

There’s workshops, vintage cartoons, merch and original works by local artists - you don’t want to miss out!!

03/30/2025

Bill Boichel, Jim Rugg, Audra Stanford, Conor Stechschulte and Beth Hetland’s panel on comics self-publishing at the Programming Floor on the 6th Floor!!

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03/30/2025

Need a break from the crowds? 6th floor has a quiet glass room on the left of the panels where anyone can come in to take a break and read donated comics!

03/29/2025

We’ve been doing a countdown all week and it’s finally coming! Tonight is the PIE2025 Comics Reading at Trace Brewing and tomorrow is the Pittsburgh Indie Expo at the Heinz History Center!

See yinz soon!! 🎉

03/29/2025

Omg, is right at our doorsteps!

Tomorrow the Pittsburgh Indie Expo Comics Reading is taking place at the Trace Brewing, and the day after that, the event itself at the Heinz History Center! So much to do and see this weekend!! 😍

03/29/2025

Shoutout to New Dimension Comics for sponsoring PIE2025!

NDC is Pittsburgh’s largest retail chain of comics, games, and collectables. With 6 locations all around the greater Pittsburgh area and over 30 years experience NDC gives you the best service for all your nerdy needs!

03/29/2025

A HUGE THANK YOU to Blick Art Materials for sponsoring PIE2025!

Blick Art Materials proudly supports artists at all stages of their artistic journey, providing artists, educators, students, and our associates with the tools, assistance, and training needed to grow, innovate, and reach their creative potential since 1911.

Their commitment to excellence is supported by a team that's friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable in all areas of art supplies. They proudly work with local artists and arts organizations across the country, and support a variety of national events as well as local community events - like PIE!

03/29/2025

will take place at the Heinz History Center, which sits between the Strip District and the Cultural District - close to Pittsburgh's downtown! You can drive/bus/bike/ride a horse easily to the expo ⭐

Know another tip to get to the Heinz? Share it with us in the comments!

03/28/2025

We interviewed Isaac Fisher and Carina Stopenski from Incubator Comics about everything from creating comics to publishing, marketing, exhibition and archiving! Video on our YouTube link in bio!

Incubator Productions and Comicsburgh will be debuting "A Slice of Pittsburgh," an exhibtion of origin!l comics art by creators and artists who call this city home! This debut exhibition by the Mobile Cartooning Musum will feature art work by select PIE exhibitors, a special viewing of a reel from the Fabulous Fleischer Toons hands-on workshops and more!

The newesr Incubator Productions project, Milo the Mime, will be featured at the artist Chas Chasler's table.

03/27/2025

NO IDEA WHAT TO DO THE NIGHT BEFORE PIE2025?? Worry not, we got a comics reading at Trace Brewing !!
We've got an amazing lineup consisting of Audra Stang, Lee Strawberry, Alex Nall, Darya Farah Foroohar, Hannibal Gerald, and HJ Taylor! Come for drinks, food, comics, vibes, and a great time ✨

Pittsburgh Indie Expo (PIE) 2025 will be March 30, 11am - 5pm at the Heinz History Center. Get a slice out of this free event, which highlights the creativity and innovation of independent comics creators, zine makers, artists, and small press publishers in the Pittsburgh region and beyond! 🥧

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03/25/2025

Keep your eyes peeled! We still have more to share besides the countdown ✨

03/25/2025

John Peña joined organizer Harry Amplas in our first ever video interview! Watch the video on youtube (link in our bio) or read the transcribed interview on pieburgh.com

Pittsburgh Indie Expo (PIE) 2025 will be March 30, 11am - 5pm at the Heinz History Center.