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Art Exhibit & Auction

Name: Creating Breakthroughs One Window at a Time Art Exhibit & Auction
Start: 2026-10-01T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-01T20:00:00-04:00
Location: Energy Swing Design Center

An Evening of Wine, Cheese & Giving Back

See one-of-a-kind artwork created on reclaimed windows, meet members of our community and place your bids. Every auction dollar supports Breakthrough T1D.

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All auction proceeds benefit Breakthrough T1D

All auction proceeds benefit

Front of Energy Swing's Design Center and ProVia Experience Center in Monroeville, Pennsylvania — **Join us at Energy Swing’s Design Center and our ProVia Experience Center** 1760 Golden Mile Hwy in Monroeville. The exhibit and auction will take place here on Thursday, October 1.

Can’t attend? You can still support the cause. Visit Energy Swing’s Breakthrough T1D team fundraising page.

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DateThursday, October 1, 2026

Time4:00–8:00 p.m.

LocationEnergy Swing Design Center
1760 Golden Mile Hwy

A short message from Steve Rennekamp President and Owner of Energy Swing Windows

Type 1 diabetes has shaped my life and my family.

My first wife, Susan, passed away at age 33 from complications of the disease. Years later, my son, Stephen, passed away at age 43 after living with type 1 diabetes.

Their courage continues to inspire me and is the reason Energy Swing has remained committed to supporting Breakthrough T1D for the past 12 years. With the generosity of our customers, employees and friends, we have raised more than $170,000 for type 1 diabetes research, advocacy and support programs.

This year, we are working to move beyond the $200,000 mark.

Why Breakthrough T1D matters

A personal connection. A shared commitment.

Steve and Betty Rennekamp with members of the Energy Swing team

12 YearsSupporting Breakthrough T1D

$170,000+Raised to date

$200,000This year's goal

David Howard and his colorful Pittsburgh mosaic artwork created on a reclaimed window — **Artwork from 2025**David Howard transformed a reclaimed window into a colorful Pittsburgh scene.

Art with a second life

Old windows.
New possibilities.

When Energy Swing replaces a home's windows, some of the reclaimed sashes become canvases. Local artists and members of our community transform them into one-of-a-kind pieces filled with color, imagination and meaning.

On October 1, those pieces come together for one special evening at our Design Center. Enjoy wine and cheese, explore the full collection and bid on the artwork you would love to bring home.

Why Breakthrough T1D

Every auction dollar helps Breakthrough T1D accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and better treat type 1 diabetes and its complications.

Explore the Project & Artists

A look back at last year's creativity

Real windows.
Original art.

Here are more of the artists and reclaimed-window creations featured in the 2025 Creating Breakthroughs project.

Amanda Warzel with animal portraits and painted reclaimed windows from the 2025 project — Amanda Warzel

Ed Bostedo with his 2025 reclaimed-window artwork — Ed Bostedo

Joleen Dame and her colorful compass artwork created for the 2025 project — Joleen Dame

Gateway High School student artists with floral reclaimed-window artwork from 2025 — Gateway High School Student Artists

Louise M. Carr's deer painting on a reclaimed window from the 2025 project — Louise M. Carr

Karie Luidens with her written artwork on a reclaimed window from 2025 — Karie Luidens

Martha Hart with her colorful floral reclaimed-window painting from 2025 — Martha Hart

Nina Kissell and her framed photographic artwork from the 2025 project — Nina Kissell

D'Anna Kromer's tree painting on a reclaimed window from the 2025 project — D'Anna Kromer

Karenda Wilson with her colorful Pittsburgh window artwork from the 2025 project — Karenda Wilson

Robin Siddoway's waterfront painting created on a reclaimed window — Robin Siddoway

Stephanie Lantzy with her colorful woodland painting from the 2025 project — Stephanie Lantzy

Images show artwork and participating artists from the 2025 project. The 2026 collection will be featured at the October 1 exhibit and auction.

See the art. Place a bid. Give back.

One evening.
Three ways to take part.

Come for the creativity, stay for the community and help turn reclaimed windows into meaningful support for people affected by T1D.

Explore the collection

View original artwork created on reclaimed window sashes by local artists and community members.

Bid on a favorite

Choose the pieces that speak to you and take part in the auction during the event.

Support breakthroughs

All auction proceeds go to Breakthrough T1D, making every winning bid part of something bigger.

Curious about new windows or doors?

While you're here, you're welcome to explore the full-size products in our Design Center. Our team will be available to answer questions, with no obligation.

Save your place

Will we see you there?

Please RSVP so we can plan for the evening. If you're bringing a guest, include them in your total number attending.

Wine and cheese reception

Original art painted on reclaimed windows

All auction proceeds benefit Breakthrough T1D

RSVP for the Art Exhibit & Auction

Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4:00–8:00 p.m.

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Energy Swing Design Center 1760 Golden Mile Hwy, Monroeville, PA 15146

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