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
Introduction to Community Art
Thursday, October 10 | 4 – 5:30 PM ET
Community-based public art can be a difficult arena for an artist to navigate. Bronx-based artist Katherine Miranda will share his experience of creating the project “Foodprints: Soul of Food” with Deep Routes.
FEATURED EVENT
In the Field: Installation
Thursday, October 17 | 6 – 7:30 PM
Join artist Tim Engelhardt and Jim Scriven, Director of Education for Pittsburgh CLO at the installed mural “Above Stage” on CLO Academy Way in Downtown Pittsburgh. This is the season finale of In the Field.
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. This session is geared toward artists at any stage of their career who want to learn more about the mural process.
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.