We are agents and advocates for public art.

Njaimeh Njie, The Village, part of Homecoming: Hill District, USA, 2016–2019.

Projects & Programs

FEATURED PROJECT

JADED

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.

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: Schenley Park

Friday, September 13 | 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Pittsburgh’s city parks are amazing spaces to explore with creating in mind. Immerse yourself in writing while we walk the trickling waterways of Schenley Park with writer Sherrie Flick.

FEATURED EVENT

In the Field: Fabrication

Thursday, September 19 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Join artist Tim Engelhardt and public art consultant Morton Brown at Shiftworks’ offices in East Liberty for a presentation on the fabrication of a mural project.

FEATURED EVENT

Doing All The Work

Thursday, September 26 | 4 – 5:30 PM ET

Pittsburgh artist David Bernabo leads this session of Public Art Trainng Camp where he will share his methods for starting and maintaining an independent art career while balancing a full-time job.

We work at the convergence of public art and civic design.

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.

News

Shiftworks News

September 12, 2024 in News, Press Releases

Shiftworks Releases Public Art Training Camp 2024 Schedule

Shiftworks' six-week online artist education series, Public Art Training Camp, returns on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
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January 8, 2024 in News, Press Releases

Office for Public Art is now Shiftworks Community + Public Arts

The newly established 501(c)(3) organization will continue its mission of catalyzing change through community-engaged artist projects in public space.
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News from the Field

September 12, 2024 in News, News from the Field

Pittsburgh Authorizes $785,000 in pandemic-relief funds for artists

Majority of funds to be divided among six arts organizations to support public art programming in music, visual and literary arts, film, dance, and more.
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