In the Field: Research & Ideation

In the Field begins at artist Tim Engelhardt’s studio at Radiant Hall: Homewood. Tim will tackle the topic of research and ideation for a commissioned mural, from the initial concept submission for the Request for Proposals to finalizing the shop drawings for the fabricator. Tim will shed light on some of the elements of conceiving a public artwork that go unnoticed by the general public, such as client and community engagement, research, feedback sessions, and design alterations.

About In the Field

Now in its second year, In the Field takes participants through the artist’s process, from an artist’s perspective. From research and design ideation, to working with fabricators and implementation of the artwork, In the Field breaks down the public art process so that artists and the general public gain insight into how an artwork becomes a part of the public realm.

This year, artist Tim Engelhardt will lead the series, presenting the artistic process and resulting large mixed-media mural Above Stage, commissioned by Pittsburgh CLO for the entryway to their campus on CLO Academy Way in Downtown Pittsburgh. Each session of In the Field will be on-site at a different location significant to the project and will highlight a different step in Engelhardt’s process of creating the artwork.

About Tim Engelhardt

Tim Engelhardt is a visual artist residing in Pittsburgh, PA. Throughout the past eight years, Tim has worked with businesses, communities, nonprofits, and residences to create a wide range of work that meets the creative goals of each client. Over the course of the past several years, Tim’s career in art has blossomed, taking him to Las Vegas, Reno, and Virginia Beach to create murals for local businesses, a project with the URA in Arnold, PA, a 6,000 sq. ft. mural for the Davis Companies at their apartment building Terminal 21 in Pittsburgh, a painted pathway for UPMC Children’s hospital and most recently, overseeing the installation of murals at Kennywood amusement park. Tim’s ability to diversify his styles has given him a wide window of opportunities and he has seized upon them to great success. In addition to his public artwork and murals, Tim maintains a home studio as well as space in Radiant Hall in Homewood where he is developing a body of abstract works.

Additional Information

Access & Accommodations

This session will be held indoors at Radiant Hall’s Homewood location. The studio is located on the second floor of the building. The Homewood studios are located on Susquehanna Street between Brushton Avenue and Rosedale Street. A free parking lot is located on the east side of the building. The lot has five accessible parking spaces located on the left of the ramp entrance to the building. The location is also served by public transit (see “Parking and Transportation” below).

The space is accessed by one passenger elevator and two freight elevators. The studios, pathways, and common spaces are all wheelchair accessible. Facilities include multi-stall, single-gender restrooms located on each floor of the building. The restrooms are designated as wheelchair accessible. The restrooms on the 1st floor can be accessed by a push-button motorized door. It should be noted that the 2nd floor restroom doors lack full maneuvering clearance and assistance may be needed to exit. Please note that masks are not required for attending in-person events but will be made available upon request. We ask that attendees respect the health and safety of others; if you are sick, please stay home.

To request additional accommodations for this event, please submit your request in writing on the event registration form. A Shiftworks staff member will follow up with you directly about your request. We will attempt to implement requests for reasonable accommodations to the best of our ability, but cannot guarantee that all requests will be met. Alternate accommodations may be suggested by staff. All requests must be made by Thursday, August 15, 2024.

For any questions, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkspgh.org.

Parking and Transportation Information

There is free parking in the parking lot of Radiant Hall: Homewood. If taking public transportation, there is a Pittsburgh Regional Transit stop at Wood Street & Susquehanna FS that serves routes 71D and 86. Routes 69, 71, 79, P1, P2, and P3 have stops along the East Busway within 4 blocks of the Homewood building. For more information, please visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website at: https://www.rideprt.org/.

Photography, Videography, and Other Documentation

Participants should be aware that photography, videorecording, and/or other documentation of the event by Shiftworks, other attendees, or the media may take place during the event. Participants will have an opportunity to indicate if they choose to opt out of being included in event documentation, and our team will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these preferences.

Cancellation and Refunds

This event will take place rain or shine. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours in advance of the event start time and refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. All other sales are final.

Registration

Registration for In the Field: Research & Ideation is $15 per person; advanced registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration.