This public programming series by artist Lena Chen and the Jaded Collective celebrates the art and culture of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
We are agents and advocates for public art.
Njaimeh Njie, The Village, part of Homecoming: Hill District, USA, 2016–2019.
Projects & Programs
FEATURED PROJECT
Songs From the Stone Hoop
This CD of original ceremonial music composed by artist, musician, and spiritual leader Miguel Sagué Jr. of the Taíno tribe serves as the foundation for sacred Indigenous ceremonies worldwide.
FEATURED PROJECT
Nine Mile Run Viewfinder
A portal for seeing, hearing, and smelling the waterway beneath our feet, this artwork by Ginger Brooks Takahashi brings attention to the connections between Nine Mile Run, the stormwater and sewer systems, the Monongahela River, and the water we drink.
We believe art builds community and increases social connection.
Events & Opportunities
FEATURED EVENT
Mastering Muralism: Art, Community, and Collaboration
Thursday, October 24 | 4 – 5:30 PM ET
Long-time collaborators, muralists, and friends Max Gonzales and Shane Pilster lead this session on mural-making best practices, geared toward artists at any stage of their career who want to learn more about the mural process.
FEATURED EVENT
Workshop: Artful Balance
Thursday, November 7 | 4 – 5:30 PM ET
Join professional dancer and life coach Leslie Roybal for an immersive workshop on how to balance wellness, self-care, and your art practice.
FEATURED EVENT
Workshop: Crafting Your Artist Statement
Thursday, November 14 | 4 – 5:30 PM ET
Writer and educator Christina Berke will lead this 90-minute workshop that will explore the art of crafting a compelling artist statement.
We work at the convergence of public art and civic design.
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Featured Publications
Public Art + Community: Building resilience through collaboration
From 2020 – 2023 the Public Art and Communities (PAC) program supported four partnerships between artists and community-based organizations to create temporary works of public art.
Public Art and Environmental Health: Navigating the Intersections
This report shares the research, benchmarking, and pilot programming that Shiftworks undertook from 2023-2024 to evaluate the next steps for our Environment, Health, and Public Art Initiative.
Artist Residency Resource Guide
For organizations that would like to develop an artist in the public realm residency, as well as for artists who are interested in initiating their own collaborative projects in the public realm.
Pittsburgh Artists Working in Community
This case study explores how we have used the Aesthetic Perspectives framework to develop and evaluate our Artist Residencies and Civic Engagement Programs.