Shiftworks Community + Public Arts

Artist Office Hours (In-Person)
2026-04-30 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-07 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-14 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-04 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-11 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates | Shiftworks Community + Public Arts, 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Shiftworks holds Office Hours every Thursday. This free service is available to artists who are interested in working in the public realm. This meeting time can be used for feedback on artist portfolios, assistance with filling out applications or drafting letters of interest, or identifying upcoming opportunities.
Interested artists can reserve a 25-minute time slot to meet in-person with Derek Reese, Program Manager of Artist Services. The meeting will take place at our offices located at 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
The button below will redirect you to Google where you will select your time slot.
In-Person Meeting

Artist Office Hours (Virtual)
2026-05-04 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-11 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-18 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-01 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-22 10:00 - 13:00 and 6 more dates | Shiftworks Community + Public Arts, 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Shiftworks holds Office Hours every Monday. This free service is available to artists who are interested in working in the public realm. This meeting time can be used for feedback on artist portfolios, assistance with filling out applications or drafting letters of interest, or identifying upcoming opportunities.
Interested artists can reserve a 25-minute time slot to meet virtually with Derek Reese, Program Manager of Artist Services.
The button below will redirect you to Google where you select your time slot.
Virtual Meeting

Book Tour: The Mysteries of Pittsburgh
2026-05-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States
Writer Michael Chabon started work on his bestselling debut novel, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh, as an undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh, and the book’s characters travel widely around the city. Join local writers Sherrie Flick and Hattie Fletcher on this walking tour retracing some notable settings and scenes from the novel and considering how a place inspires story. Please note that Michael Chabon will not be in attendance on this tour.
Attendees are not required to bring additional items to the tour; there will be no writing on this tour.
Access & Accommodations
The tour will meet in front of the main entrance of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland, 4000 Forbes Avenue, Carnegie Lecture Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
This event will take place outdoors; please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. This tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather.
The route of this tour will navigate city sidewalks and crosswalks along a mostly flat, paved surface. There is one section of the tour that involves stairs, though participants may choose an alternate route on the other side of the building.
Public restrooms are not available along this tour.
Shiftworks is committed to making our events and programming accessible to as many community members as possible. If you have an accommodation request, please email Shiftworks’ Marketing and Communications Manager, Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkspgh.org. Please include your name, whether or not you have already purchased a ticket, and your requested accommodation.
Accommodation requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event. If the accommodation requires a third-party service, such as ASL services, the request must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the event. Requests that are submitted closer to the date of the event will still be considered, but it will be less likely that the accommodation can be met.
As protected by law, service animals are always welcome. You are not required to inform us of your plans to bring a service animal. However, informing the event organizer will allow our team to ensure your service animal has a designated rest area, if needed.
Parking and Transportation
Public parking is available at the Forbes Semple Garage; street parking is also available.
If taking public transportation, there is a Pittsburgh Regional Transit stop at Forbes + Bellefield that serves routes 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 67, and 69. For more information, please visit the PRT website: https://www.rideprt.org/
Bicycle Parking
Bike racks are available on the campus of the Carnegie Public Library and throughout the nearby vicinity.
There is also a POGOH station located at Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension. Learn more by visiting the POGOH website: https://pogoh.com/
Photography, Videography, and Other Documentation
Participants should be aware that photography, video recording, 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.
Cancellations and Refunds
This tour will take place rain or shine; please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather the day of the tour requiring cancellation, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours before the start of the tour and refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. All other sales are final.
Registration
Registration for this tour is $15 per person; advance registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. All sales are final.
Registration

East Liberty Public Art Walking Tour
2026-06-06 10:00 - 11:30 | East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States
Morton Brown, a local public art aficionado, will take us on a walking tour to explore the history and public art of one of the most beloved Pittsburgh neighborhoods – East Liberty.
Morton is an independent art consultant and served as the City of Pittsburgh’s Public Art Manager from 2009 – 2015. He has many interesting, first-hand stories to share regarding the development and preservation of public art in East Liberty, such as the first artist-designed pedestrian bridge in Pittsburgh, Shady Liberty, by Sheila Klein; the Joy of Life sculpture by Virgil Cantini; Leslie Ansley’s Convergence; To Be Human, by Ann Lewis, on the façade of Duolingo HQ; and Thaddeus Mosley’s sculptures at Eastside Bond Plaza.
Please join us for this one-of-a-kind tour!
Access & Accommodations
The tour will meet in front of the main entrance of East Liberty Presbyterian Church, located at 116 S. Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206.
This event will take place outdoors; please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
The route of this tour will navigate city sidewalks and crosswalks along a mostly flat, paved surface.
Public restrooms are available at the start of, and during the tour.
Shiftworks is committed to making our events and programming accessible to as many community members as possible. If you have an accommodation request, please email Shiftworks’ Marketing and Communications Manager, Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkspgh.org. Please include your name, whether or not you have already purchased a ticket, and your requested accommodation.
Accommodation requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event. If the accommodation requires a third-party service, such as ASL services, the request must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the event. Requests that are submitted closer to the date of the event will still be considered, but it will be less likely that the accommodation can be met.
As protected by law, service animals are always welcome. You are not required to inform us of your plans to bring a service animal. However, informing the event organizer will allow our team to ensure your service animal has a designated rest area, if needed.
Parking & Transportation
Paid street parking is available throughout the area. There are also several Pittsburgh Parking Authority parking lots available. To locate one, please use their Facility Locator: https://www.pittsburghparking.com/Facilities/Facility-Locator
If taking public transportation, there is a Pittsburgh Regional Transit stop directly in front of East Liberty Presbyterian Church on Penn Avenue that serves routes 71B, 74, and 89. Other stops in the vicinity serve routes 71A, 71C, 75, 77, 82, 86, 87, and 88. To plan your trip, please visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website at: https://www.rideprt.org/
Bicycle Parking
Bike racks are available on East Liberty Presbyterian Church property at the corner of Baum Boulevard and Highland Avenue. Additional bike racks are in the vicinity of East Liberty Presbyterian Church. There is also a POGOH bicycle share station located directly in front of the church on Penn Avenue.
Photography, Videography, and Other Documentation
Participants should be aware that photography, video recording, 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.
Cancellations and Refunds
This tour will take place rain or shine; please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather the day of the tour requiring cancellation, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours before the start of the tour and refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. All other sales are final.
Registration
Registration for this tour is $15 per person; advance registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. All sales are final.
Registration
