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Artist Self-Organization

Zoom Video Conference

This session of Public Art Training Camp will be led by artists Nataša Prljevic and Farideh Sakhaeifar who will share their experiences as artists and members of HEKLER, an artist-run platform and transnational collective.

$12 – $20

Living and Working as an Independent Artist

Zoom Video Conference

This session of Public Art Training Camp, led by artists Mikael Owunna and Aram Han Sifuentes will focus on how artists can build sustainable and independent art practices.

$12 – $20

Artists Working In Community

Zoom Video Conference

Artists Working in Community is a three-part training series for artists to develop their skills in community-based work in the public realm.

$30 – $45

OPA Live! Culture, Community, and Creativity

Instagram Live

Artist Janel Young takes over the OPA Instagram account for a live conversation with writer and cultural strategist, Melissa Kimble.

FREE

OPA Live! The Multitudes

Instagram Live

Almah LaVon Rice and guest Ifasina Clear will explore being creative at the intersections of race, size, mental illness, neurodivergence, and class in this Instagram Live conversation.

FREE

Research and Ideation: In the Field with John Peña

Shiftworks Community + Public Arts 224 N. Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Artist John Peña will share insights into the development of his design and initial research for the Fern Hollow Bridge enhancements project.

$15

Frankie Mae Pace Park Tour

Frankie Mae Pace Park 901 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

This hour and a half event will take participants on an in-depth tour of the highway cap park, with discussion focused on the history, art, and design of the site.

$10 – $15

The Artist and Fabricator Relationship: In the Field with John Peña

Technique Architectural Products 815 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Technique Architectural Products served as the artist's collaborator for the fabrication of the stencils used to create Peña's final artwork, and they have worked closely with artists across the Pittsburgh region to bring their projects into implementation.

$15

Field Session

Nafasi on Centre 2145 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

An information session to introduce artists to OPA and how the organization can help them navigate the public art landscape.

FREE

Rumbón de la Calle

Allegheny Landing Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Rumbón de la Calle is an ensemble of Pittsburgh-based world renowned percussionists and drummers of the African diaspora emulating the community gatherings of their respective countries. Performances are on the last Sunday of each month, July - September 2023.

FREE

FroGang Mural Opening Celebration with Artist Rell Rushin

FroGang Mural Site 501 Climax Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

A celebration of the opening of Frofully Connected, a new mural by artist Rell Rushin created in collaboration with FroGang Foundation Inc.

FREE