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
Walk & Write: Bloomfield with Robert Yune
Friday, August 9 | 7 – 8:30 PM
Explore the streets of Bloomfield with guest writer Robert Yune. We’ll think and write about history, memory, and place as it manifests in front of us.
FEATURED EVENT
In the Field: Research & Ideation
Thursday, August 22 | 5 – 6:30 PM
In the Field begins at artist Tim Engelhardt’s studio at Radiant Hall: Homewood where he will tackle the topic of Research and Ideation for a commissioned mural.
FEATURED EVENT
Sycamore Island Kayak Tour
Saturday, August 24 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Join artist Erin Mallea on the water for a kayak tour to Sycamore Island, one of the few undeveloped islands in Allegheny County. Once there, participants will be led on island walking trails with a series of listening prompts.
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.
Add Value Add Art
This guide outlines various project types and best practices for artist selection, budgeting, contracts, and more, and is a valuable resource for both public and private entities.
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.