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SUMMARY:Mastering Muralism: Art\, Community\, and Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join long-time collaborators\, muralists\, and friends Max Gonzales and Shane Pilster for a session on mural-making best practices. Discover the distinctions between street art\, graffiti\, style writing\, and muralism\, and gain insights into the practical aspects of art commissions. Gonzales and Pilster will share their experiences with creative control\, budgeting\, and the client-artist relationship\, emphasizing professional integrity. \nLearn about the tangible aspects of mural creation\, from conceptualization and mock-ups to budgeting for time\, materials\, and travel. Understand the labor-intensive nature of muralism and its public setting\, where varied reactions add to the vibrancy of the art form. \nThis talk will highlight the collaborative strengths that drive their projects\, showcasing how teamwork enhances creativity. With a focus on design\, mock-ups\, and real-world challenges\, Gonzales and Pilster aim to inspire and educate aspiring artists. \nThis session is geared toward artists at any stage of their career who want to learn more about the mural process. The guest presenters encourage participants to bring any and all questions – even the most challenging. \nAbout Max Gonzales\nMax Emiliano Gonzales\, also known by their artist name “GEMS”\, can be classified as an activist\, art educator\, muralist\, graffiti writer\, curator\, and much more. Originally from the Southwest side of Chicago and raised in Latino communities\, Max brings a unique perspective to Pittsburgh and their Garfield community. \nMax was brought to Pittsburgh in 2012 to attend Carnegie Mellon University’s Fine Art program on a full-ride Scholarship. By 2016 Max had graduated with honors\, secured multiple positions with the University\, and was arrested as Pittsburgh’s most wanted graffiti artist. Rather than let the notoriety of their graffiti identity dwindle\, Max has gone on to develop a career from it as a practicing artist\, muralist\, curator\, and art educator. \nMax has presented as a guest artist\, lectured\, and run workshops at locations including The University of Pittsburgh\, Carnegie Mellon University\, Winchester Thurston High School\, Pittsburgh CAPA\, Propel Schools\, The Carnegie Libraries\, Youth Places\, Assemble Pgh\, and The Environmental Charter School. Max is also a member of Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project\, the Uptown Arts Council\, and the Maxo Vanka Educational Programming Committee. \nLately\, Max has become most well known for their spray paint Murals and community-driven Mural events. As a full-time muralist\, Max wishes to use their identity and vast knowledge of the arts to serve the public and brighten the walls of any community they may be invited into. \nDoWhatWeLove.com \nAbout Shane Pilster\nShane Pilster is a dynamic creative force\, skilled in artistry\, muralism\, curation\, and graphic design. He merges graffiti and urban arts with a strong dedication to community engagement\, taking on roles as an educator\, advocate\, and mentor. Shane uses graffiti to amplify the voices of marginalized groups\, sharing his expertise to empower individuals to use art for personal or societal change. \nOriginally from Santa Cruz\, CA\, Shane has been rooted in Pittsburgh since 2004. He initiated the Graffiti Art Program at Rivers of Steel (Carrie Furnaces) in 2013 and co-founded HCUAP\, collaborating with impactful nonprofits like Hip-Hop On LOCK and The YMCA. His portfolio ranges from local projects to partnerships with national corporations such as Dick’s Sporting Goods and Verizon. \nWith over two decades of spray painting experience and fifteen years of engaging with youth and the public\, Shane has contributed to numerous public art installations and workshops. He continues to refine his craft alongside fellow artist and mural partner Max Gonzales. \nIn Shane Pilster’s career\, you’ll find a blend of artistic skill and a commitment to nurturing creativity and social change within communities\, leaving a lasting impact through vibrant expressions of art. \nAdditional Information\nSession Recording\nThis session will be recorded and shared with participants on November 22\, 2024. The session will be viewable until February 22\, 2025. \nAccess & Accommodations\nThis session will be held online via Zoom. Closed captioning will be available throughout the presentation via the online platform. \nTo 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 Monday\, October 14\, 2024. \nFor any questions\, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkpgh.org. \nCancellation and Refunds\nAll sales are final unless the session is cancelled by Shiftworks. In the event of cancellation\, registrants will be issued a refund for the full amount to their original form of payment. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this session is $20 per person; advance registration is required. \nScholarships are available for those needing assistance with cost of attendance. To request scholarship assistance\, please contact Rachel Klipa at rachel@shiftworkspgh.org. \nThe button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/mastering-muralism-art-community-and-collaboration/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Training for Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T203000
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SUMMARY:Artist Portfolio Reviews
DESCRIPTION:Shfitworks is hosting a portfolio review session to give artists the chance to receive feedback on their work from national and local artists\, curators\, and arts administrators. Artists can reserve 25-minute time slots with a reviewer of their choice over Zoom. \nPortfolio reviewers for the evening are David Bernabo (Pittsburgh\, PA)\, Max Gonzales (Pittsburgh\, PA)\, and Katherine Miranda (Bronx\, NY). \nParticipants can register for up to TWO review time slots. Registration will close on Thursday\, October 3\, 2024. Registrants are REQUIRED to submit a link to their portfolios or website at registration. Please choose your time slot(s) carefully; we cannot accommodate requested schedule changes. Please arrive at your session on time. Reviewers cannot extend your session if you sign in late. \nCancellations and Refunds\nCancellations and no shows will not be refunded. \nAbout the Reviewers\nDavid Bernabo\nDavid Bernabo is a musician\, artist\, and independent filmmaker. He currently plays in the bands Watererer\, How Things Are Made\, and Else Collective. His film work documents studio practices of composers and artists\, western Pennsylvania food systems\, and histories of iconic arts institutions like the Mattress Factory. He is most noted for Moundsville\, a documentary co-directed with former Wall Street Journal writer John W. Miller\, which screened on PBS for three years\, and the biographical documentary Just For The Record about avant-garde composer “Blue” Gene Tyranny. He has exhibited 2D\, video\, and installation art at SPACE\, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts\, Miller ICA\, and 707 Penn\, and he co-founded and co-curated the Lightlab Performance Series (2013-2019) with taylor knight and anna thompson of slowdanger.\nHe is a founding partner at Bright Archives\, an independent archival production house. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. www.davidbernabo.info\n\nMax Gonzales\nMax Emiliano Gonzales\, also known by their artist name “GEMS”\, can be classified as an activist\, art educator\, muralist\, graffiti writer\, curator\, and much more. Originally from the Southwest side of Chicago and raised in Latino communities\, Max brings a unique perspective to Pittsburgh and their Garfield community. \nMax was brought to Pittsburgh in 2012 to attend Carnegie Mellon University’s Fine Art program on a full-ride Scholarship. By 2016 Max had graduated with honors\, secured multiple positions with the University\, and was arrested as Pittsburgh’s most wanted graffiti artist. Rather than let the notoriety of their graffiti identity dwindle\, Max has gone on to develop a career from it as a practicing artist\, muralist\, curator\, and art educator.\nMax has presented as a guest artist\, lectured\, and run workshops at locations including The University of Pittsburgh\, Carnegie Mellon University\, Winchester Thurston High School\, Pittsburgh CAPA\, Propel Schools\, The Carnegie Libraries\, Youth Places\, Assemble Pgh\, and The Environmental Charter School. Max is also a member of Hemispheric Conversations Urban Art Project\, the Uptown Arts Council\, and the Maxo Vanka Educational Programming Committee. \nLately\, Max has become most well known for their spray paint Murals and community-driven Mural events. As a full-time muralist\, Max wishes to use their identity and vast knowledge of the arts to serve the public and brighten the walls of any community they may be invited into. \nKatherine Miranda\nKatherine Miranda (they/he) is a Latinx non-binary multidisciplinary artist. Interested in the innate way familial and communal stories are connected to ancestral lineages; Miranda’s artistic practice is one that is deeply rooted in the idea that our histories hold both value and power. Using discarded objects\, most notably Café Bustelo\, they create work that acts as an homage to their family\, community and ancestry. \nMiranda has been awarded several residences and fellowships including the Governors Island Residency with BronxArtSpace (2023)\, the Create Change Fellowship with The Laundromat Project (2023)\, the Artist in the Marketplace Fellowship with the Bronx Museum (2022) and the New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowship with Wave Hill (2021). They received their BFA from Macaulay Honors at Brooklyn College. \n\nRegistration\nRegistration is $15 per review; limit two reviews per person. \nThis registration link will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/artist-portfolio-reviews-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Community Art
DESCRIPTION:Community-based public art can be a difficult arena for an artist to navigate\, especially with no prior experience. It also can have various models of community participation based on the parameters of the project at-hand. Bronx-based artist Katherine Miranda will share his experience creating the project “Foodprints: Soul of Food” with Deep Routes\, a Brooklyn-based educational food-specific organization\, during their Create Change Fellowship hosted by The Laundromat Project. Joining Miranda for the talk will be Maya Marie S.\, Deep Routes’ founder and lead facilitator. \nThe session will highlight how artists can engage communities that they’re not a part of by working with and listening to people who have already established trust within their own communities. Miranda will talk through his methodology of how he intentionally developed his project that worked in tandem with Deep Routes’ Juneteenth Jubilee. He will also share how artists can work with communities by lending their artistic abilities to the people\, resources\, and organizations already serving their communities; supporting the work that is already in progress. \nThis session is geared toward artists at any stage of their career exploring various approaches to community engagement. \nAbout Katherine Miranda\nKatherine Miranda (they/he) is a Latinx non-binary multidisciplinary artist. Interested in the innate way familial and communal stories are connected to ancestral lineages; Miranda’s artistic practice is one that is deeply rooted in the idea that our histories hold both value and power. Using discarded objects\, most notably Café Bustelo\, they create work that acts as an homage to their family\, community and ancestry. \nMiranda has been awarded several residences and fellowships including the Governors Island Residency with BronxArtSpace (2023)\, the Create Change Fellowship with The Laundromat Project (2023)\, the Artist in the Marketplace Fellowship with the Bronx Museum (2022) and the New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowship with Wave Hill (2021). They received their BFA from Macaulay Honors at Brooklyn College. \nAbout Maya Marie S.\nMaya Marie S. (she/her) is a Black farmer\, chef\, writer\, and foodways educator from Baltimore\, MD (Piscataway\, Cherokee\, and Lumbee lands) with roots in the Southern US who’s called Brooklyn\, NY (Canarsee\, Lenni Lenape lands) her home for over 10 years. She’s invested in creating accessible spaces for Black and brown people to learn about food and health that center their personal stories and food traditions while reconnecting with the earth and each other. She’s the founder and lead facilitator of Deep Routes\, which is an educational project that uplifts the foodways of African and Indigenous diasporas via workshops\, educational publications\, and media. \nAdditional Information\nSession Recording\nThis session will be recorded and shared with participants on October 18\, 2024. The session will be viewable until January 18\, 2025. \nAccess & Accommodations\nThis session will be held online via Zoom. Closed captioning will be available throughout the presentation via the online platform. \nTo 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 Monday\, September 30\, 2024. \nFor any questions\, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkpgh.org. \nCancellation and Refunds\nAll sales are final unless the session is cancelled by Shiftworks. In the event of cancellation\, registrants will be issued a refund for the full amount to their original form of payment. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this session is $20 per person; advance registration is required. \nScholarships are available for those needing assistance with cost of attendance. To request scholarship assistance\, please contact Rachel Klipa at rachel@shiftworkspgh.org. \nThe button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/introduction-to-community-art/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Training for Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T190000
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SUMMARY:Walk & Write: Greenfield with Nancy Krygowski
DESCRIPTION:Join host Sherrie Flick as we hit the hills of Greenfield with guest poet Nancy Krygowski. There will be walking\, writing prompts\, a dive into the act of noticing\, and an opportunity to write with live readings from Nancy as inspiration. This Walk & Write will occur after dusk; headlamps will be provided to all participants. \nAbout the Walk & Write Tour Series\nSince 2021\, local writer Sherrie Flick has led the popular Walk & Write Tour series for Shiftworks. The summer and fall of 2024 marks the fourth season of this successful program. Over the past three seasons\, the Walk & Write Tour series has explored Downtown Pittsburgh\, Hazelwood\, Morningside\, the North Shore\, and the South Side to name a few. \nThese hour-and-a-half tours traverse city neighborhoods and introduce tour-goers to various walking trails and footpaths. This season includes Flick working with guest writers Nancy Krygowski\, Sarah Shotland\, and Robert Yune\, each exploring a different neighborhood and theme\, such as noticing\, inside/outside\, the past isn’t the past\, and immersion. \nAs participants walk these areas\, they will have the opportunity to exercise their creative writing skills\, responding to Flick’s writing prompts at each tour stop. The writing prompts are unique to each tour route and correspond with its surroundings. Each guest writer will read their work aloud during the program. \nAbout Nancy Krygowski\nNancy Krygowski is the author of The Woman in the Corner\, named one of the top 100 (or so) poetry books of 2020 by Library Journal\, and Velocity\, winner of the Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize. She teaches in Carlow University’s Madwomen in the Attic writing program. She is co-editor of the Pitt Poetry Series and the Pittsburgh Bureau Chief of the tiny weekly newspaper\, Tiny Day. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information\nThere are no public restrooms available along the tour route. The walking route is hilly and may be more strenuous than other Walk & Write Tour routes. All writing abilities are welcome and no previous writing experience is necessary. Participants should bring paper and a writing implement\, wear good walking shoes\, and bring their curiosity to environments that may be new to them. \nThe tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours in advance of the tour start time. \nMeeting Location\nBud Hammer Field in Greenfield\, Bigelow Street at Bristol Street. The exact address is 4301 Tasso Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15207. Participants should plan to arrive by 6:50 PM to check in with a Shiftworks staff member. The tour will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. \nParking and Transportation\nStreet parking is available within the vicinity. If taking public transportation\, there are Pittsburgh Regional Transit stops within the vicinity that serve routes 58\, 65\, and 93. For more information\, please visit the PRT website: https://www.rideprt.org/ \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this tour is $10 per person; advance registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/walk-write-greenfield-with-nancy-krygowski-2/
LOCATION:Bud Hammer Field\, 4301 Tasso Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Designed,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
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SUMMARY:Public Art: Proposal to Installation
DESCRIPTION:Kenseth Armstead\, award winning artist and NYC Commissioner for Public Design\, will guide artists through the process of developing site-specific public art projects. Participants will gain insight into the relationships necessary for successful public art projects\, including community outreach and partnerships; presenting to boards and in public hearings; and working with fabricators\, engineers\, and architects. Artists will learn how to strengthen their concept development and proposal structure\, and will be provided with resources for finding and applying for temporary and permanent public art opportunities.  \nThis workshop is tailored to serve artists new to public art\, as well as public artists looking to grow their practice. \nAbout Kenseth Armstead\nKenseth Armstead has created provocative conceptual art for three decades. His work has been included in pivotal explorations of history\, American culture\, ethnicity\, and institution defining moments. Selected historic exhibitions which include his work are: Black Male: Representations of Masculinity in Contemporary Art at the Whitney Museum of American Art; It’s Happening! Celebrating 50 Years of Public Art in NYC Parks\, Central Park\, NY\, NY\, Presented by NYC Parks\, Art in the Parks; Race in Digital Space at the MIT List Visual Arts Center; Veni Vidi Video at the Studio Museum in Harlem (their first video exhibition in 2003); Open House: Working in Brooklyn at the Brooklyn Museum; “Edited at EAI”: Video Interference at Electronic Arts Intermix (celebrating 45 years of their award winning collection); Modern Heroics\, 75 years of AfricanAmerican Expressionism at the Newark Museum. \n\nAdditional Information\nSession Recording\nThis session will be recorded and shared with participants on October 18\, 2024. The session will be viewable until January 18\, 2025. \nAccess & Accommodations\nThis session will be held online via Zoom. Closed captioning will be available throughout the presentation via the online platform. \nTo 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 Monday\, September 16\, 2024. \nFor any questions\, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkpgh.org. \nCancellation and Refunds\nAll sales are final unless the session is cancelled by Shiftworks. In the event of cancellation\, registrants will be issued a refund for the full amount to their original form of payment. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this session is $20 per person; advance registration is required. \nScholarships are available for those needing assistance with cost of attendance. To request scholarship assistance\, please contact Rachel Klipa at rachel@shiftworkspgh.org. \nThe button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/public-art-proposal-to-installation/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Training for Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
DTSTAMP:20240724T142633Z
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Island Kayak Tour
DESCRIPTION:Artist Erin Mallea will take participants by kayak to Sycamore Island for a listening walk. Managed by the Allegheny Land Trust\, Sycamore Island hosts a significant floodplain hardwood forest and presents an opportunity for the public to visit and experience a woodland that is imperiled in Pennsylvania. Participants will be led on island walking trails with a series of listening prompts\, where they will practice redirecting their attention by closely listening to distant\, subtle\, and shifting sounds\, increasing awareness of the larger sonic environment. \nAbout the Kayak Tour Series\nShiftworks Community + Public Arts maintains a long-standing history of hosting and organizing walking tours for the public. To further expand this programmatic offering\, Shiftworks commissioned Pittsburgh Creative Corps artists Erin Mallea and Monica Cervone McElwain to design and experiment with how tour-goers experience the region’s public realm. \nThis series of kayak tours was conceptualized by the artists and focuses on engaging audience members through artmaking\, participant observations\, listening activities\, and walking. \nAbout Erin Mallea\nErin Mallea is a multidisciplinary artist currently based in Pittsburgh\, PA. Her practice explores the past and present of particular microcosms as entry points into larger environmental\, social\, and political conditions. Often public and collaborative in nature\, her work manifests in a range of media including installation\, video\, photography\, writing\, and participatory projects. She has exhibited at galleries\, museums and DIY art spaces nationally and internationally\, sent vibrations from a giant fungus throughout the atmosphere\, and currently publishes Tree News\, a newsletter about trees\, people and places. Erin holds a MFA from Carnegie Mellon University (2019) and is an Assistant Professor of Art at the Pennsylvania State University School of Visual Arts. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nWhile previous kayaking experience isn’t necessary\, this is an intermediate level route\, appropriate for ages 18 +. Kayaking to Sycamore island will take approximately 20 minutes\, and participants should be prepared for a longer return trip upstream. The return trip can take 30 minutes depending on the current and wind conditions. \nAttendees are required to wear life vests (which will be provided on-site)\, must participate in a short kayak safety training\, and sign a waiver before the tour begins. Please arrive promptly at 9:00 AM to undergo the short training and prepare to launch. Tour-goers will be on the water by 9:30 AM. \nParticipants should be dressed appropriately for kayaking to\, and spending time on\, Sycamore Island. Please wear comfortable\, quick-drying/active clothing that can get wet. It is recommended to bring a dry change of clothes to enjoy the marina and food after the tour. A hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses are recommended. Wear walking sandals or shoes that are comfortable and able to get wet\, and are safe for walking on trails and uneven terrain. The trails at Sycamore Island are cleared and maintained\, however\, there can be poison ivy off trail. Socks can be helpful for this if you are wearing sandals. Be sure to check the weather conditions the morning of the tour and bring appropriate layers. \nThis tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours before the start of the tour. \nPublic restrooms are available at the marina. \nDirections and Parking Information\nTour-goers will meet at 10.7 Marina located at 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA 15147. Please plan to arrive promptly at 9:00 AM. There is free parking at 10.7 Marina. \nThere are no nearby stops for Pittsburgh Regional Transit. \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nAccessibility\nThis tour is very physically engaging and requires participants to be able to enter and exit a kayak safely without significant assistance. Participants will need to be able to follow verbal and visual instruction. Due to the unique nature of the event\, our ability to provide additional accommodations is limited. Please contact the organizer if you have any questions. \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nThere are two ticket types available for this tour: $30.00 with a kayak rental or $20.00 if bringing your own kayak. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will make your ticket selection and complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/sycamore-island-kayak-tour-2/2024-09-28/
LOCATION:10.7 Marina\, 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA\, 15147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Designed,Pittsburgh Creative Corps,Public Art Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T173000
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SUMMARY:Doing All The Work
DESCRIPTION:Local artist David Bernabo’s sustainable and impactful multidisciplinary art practice began 20 years ago\, influenced by Pittsburgh’s punk scene. His DIY approach to artmaking led to numerous successful projects\, and lessons in being adaptable\, open\, and curious. For this session\, Bernabo will share his methods for starting and maintaining an independent art career while balancing a full-time job. Topics that will be covered in Bernabo’s talk include: networking\, finding opportunities\, “real talk” about how projects happen\, self-study\, risk-taking\, and keeping an open mind. The session will conclude with Bernabo discussing his latest endeavor\, Bright Archives\, an independent archival production house created with archivist Katherine Barbera\, and the importance of preserving and documenting one’s own artistic oeuvre for future work. \nThis session is geared toward artists at any stage in their career who are considering an independent practice\, or enhancing the one that they have. \nAbout David Bernabo\n\nDavid Bernabo is a musician\, artist\, and independent filmmaker. He currently plays in the bands Watererer\, How Things Are Made\, and Else Collective. His film work documents studio practices of composers and artists\, western Pennsylvania food systems\, and histories of iconic arts institutions like the Mattress Factory. He is most noted for Moundsville\, a documentary co-directed with former Wall Street Journal writer John W. Miller\, which screened on PBS for three years\, and the biographical documentary Just For The Record about avant-garde composer “Blue” Gene Tyranny. He has exhibited 2D\, video\, and installation art at SPACE\, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts\, Miller ICA\, and 707 Penn\, and he co-founded and co-curated the Lightlab Performance Series (2013-2019) with taylor knight and anna thompson of slowdanger. \nHe is a founding partner at Bright Archives\, an independent archival production house. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. www.davidbernabo.info. \nAdditional Information\nSession Recording\nThis session will be recorded and shared with participants on October 18\, 2024. The session will be viewable until January 18\, 2025. \nAccess & Accommodations\nThis session will be held online via Zoom. Closed captioning will be available throughout the presentation via the online platform. \nTo 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 Monday\, September 16\, 2024. \nFor any questions\, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkpgh.org. \nCancellation and Refunds\nAll sales are final unless the session is cancelled by Shiftworks. In the event of cancellation\, registrants will be issued a refund for the full amount to their original form of payment. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this session is $20 per person; advance registration is required. \nScholarships are available for those needing assistance with cost of attendance. To request scholarship assistance\, please contact Rachel Klipa at rachel@shiftworkspgh.org. \nThe button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration\n  \n 
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/doing-all-the-work/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Training for Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T190000
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SUMMARY:In the Field: Fabrication
DESCRIPTION:The second In the Field session will be held at Shiftworks’ offices in East Liberty. Artist Tim Engelhardt will be joined by arts administrator and public art consultant Morton Brown to discuss the various elements and players that make a mural project possible. Brown and Engelhardt will also cover the various materials and approaches to mural making and installation. This session is appropriate for artists\, art administrators\, and those interested in commissioning an artist for a mural project. \nAbout In the Field\nNow 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. \nThis 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. \nAbout Tim Engelhardt\nTim 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. \nAbout Morton Brown\nMorton Brown is an artist\, teacher\, and public art consultant operating in Pittsburgh\, PA. His professional areas of expertise include managing conservation of outdoor works of art; managing and creating new commissions of public art; artist selection and fabrication; and facilitating collaborative art-making processes with artists\, architects\, community and commissioning agents. Morton is also a part- time faculty member of Robert Morris University\, teaching history of visual communications\, foundation drawing\, and 2D and 3D design courses since 2020. \nOriginally from Arkansas\, Morton completed his Bachelor of Fine Arts at the University of Central Arkansas in 1996. He earned his MFA in painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia\, while working as a mural artist with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program – completing two murals before moving to Pittsburgh in 2001. From 2003 to 2007\, he helped create and administer the Sprout Public Art Program\, a program of the nonprofit Sprout Fund\, in which local artists were hired to paint 35 community murals throughout the region. \nFrom 2009-2015\, he served as the Public Art Manager of the City of Pittsburgh. In this role\, he was the staff of the City’s Art Commission\, which included management of proposals for all new permanent structures on City property\, conservation and relocation of existing monuments and artworks\, and the creation of new permanent and temporary works of art on City property. \nAdditional Information\nAccess & Accommodations\nThis event will be held in-person and required light physical activity. \nThis session will be held indoors at Shiftworks’ offices\, located on the second floor of 224 North Euclid Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, 15206. There is a limited amount of free on-site parking\, including two accessible parking spaces adjacent to the entrance. Additional free and paid off-site parking is available in adjacent public parking lots and on-street. The location is also served by public transit (see Parking and Transportation below). \nThe office are accessed by an electric push-button door opener and an elevator to the second floor. Facilities include singe-user non-gendered ADA compliant restrooms\, as well as multi-stall restrooms designated for Men and Women. The event will be held in a semi-casual “salon” style set-up. There are multiple seating options available for event attendees. \nPlease note that masks are not required for attending in-person events but will be made available upon request. We ask that all attendees respect the health and safety of others; if you are sick\, please stay home. \nTo 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 September 9\, 2024. \nFor any questions\, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkspgh.org. \nParking and Transportation\nFree public parking is available in the parking lot for the Detective Building and paid street parking is available within the vicinity. If taking public transportation\, there is a Pittsburgh Regional Transit stop at Penn Avenue and Euclid Avenue that serves routes 71C\, 77\, and 88. For more information\, please visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website at: https://www.rideprt.org/ \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nCancellation and Refunds\nAll sales are final unless the event is canceled by Shiftworks. 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. \nRegistration\nRegistration for In the Field: Fabrication is $15 per person; advanced registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/in-the-field-fabrication/
LOCATION:Shiftworks Community + Public Arts\, 224 N. Euclid Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Pittsburgh Creative Corps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T203000
DTSTAMP:20240607T153748Z
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SUMMARY:Walk & Write: Schenley Park with Sherrie Flick
DESCRIPTION: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. We’ll think about both the chaotic and calm worlds on top\, under\, and hanging over the park’s meandering stream. Headlamps will be provided for this tour. \nAbout the Walk & Write Tour Series\nSince 2021\, local writer Sherrie Flick has led the popular Walk & Write Tour series for Shiftworks. The summer and fall of 2024 marks the fourth season of this successful program. Over the past three seasons\, the Walk & Write Tour series has explored Downtown Pittsburgh\, Hazelwood\, Morningside\, the North Shore\, and the South Side to name a few. \nThese hour-and-a-half tours traverse city neighborhoods and introduce tour-goers to various walking trails and footpaths. This season includes Flick working with guest writers Nancy Krygowski\, Sarah Shotland\, and Robert Yune\, each exploring a different neighborhood and theme\, such as noticing\, inside/outside\, the past isn’t the past\, and immersion. \nAs participants walk these areas\, they will have the opportunity to exercise their creative writing skills\, responding to Flick’s writing prompts at each tour stop. The writing prompts are unique to each tour route and correspond with its surroundings. Each guest writer will read their work aloud during the program. \nAbout Sherrie Flick\n\nSherrie Flick is the author of a novel\, two short story collections\, and the essay collection Homing (University of Nebraska Press\, 2024). A third short story collection is forthcoming from Autumn House Press in 2025. She served as co-editor for the anthology Flash Fiction America (W. W. Norton). She loves leading writing sessions in unlikely places. She lives in the South Side Slopes of Pittsburgh. \n\n\n\nAdditional Information\nThere are no public restrooms available along the tour route. The walking route is hilly\, like a hike\, with uneven terrain and may be more strenuous than other Walk & Write Tour routes. All writing abilities are welcome and no previous writing experience is necessary. Participants should bring paper and a writing implement\, wear good walking shoes\, and bring their curiosity to environments that may be new to them. \nThe tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours in advance of the tour start time. \nMeeting Location\nBartlett Playground\, Hobart Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15217. Participants should plan to arrive by 6:50 PM to check in with a Shiftworks staff member. The tour will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. \nParking and Transportation\nStreet parking is available within the vicinity. If taking public transportation\, there is a Pittsburgh Regional Transit stop at Hobart Street and Greenfield Road that serves routes 65 and 93. For more information and to plan your trip\, please visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website at: https://www.rideprt.org/ \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this tour is $10 per person; advance registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/walk-write-schenley-park-with-sherrie-flick/
LOCATION:Bartlett Playground\, Hobart Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15217\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Designed,Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240828T193000
DTSTAMP:20240815T152704Z
CREATED:20240729T174505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T152704Z
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SUMMARY:Field Sessions 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Shiftworks Community + Public Arts for Field Sessions\, an artist information session and social mixer.This annual event brings together artists and creatives from various sectors who are interested in working in the public realm and is open to artists across all disciplines\, especially those with limited or no prior experience in public art \nThe evening will be hosted by Emerald City\, a co-working space that prioritizes Black entrepreneurship and Black professionals in Pittsburgh through resources\, education\, and opportunities. During the event\, attendees will discover how both organizations support independent professionals and will learn about ways to get involved in the public realm. \nRefreshments will be provided. \nAbout Shiftworks Community + Public Arts\nShiftworks Community + Public Arts envisions a region in which the creative practices of artists are fully engaged to collaboratively shape the public realm and catalyze community-led change. Shiftworks builds capacity for this work through civically engaged public art\, artist resources\, public programming\, and technical assistance. Learn more at shiftworkspgh.org. \nAbout Emerald City\nEmerald City\, founded in 2021\, is a 12\,000-square-foot coworking\, event\, and social space dedicated to catapulting Black entrepreneurs and businesses to wealth and regional success. The mission of Emerald City is to prioritize Black entrepreneurship and black professionals in Pittsburgh through resources\, education\, and opportunities. Learn more at emeraldcitypgh.com. \nAdditional Information\nAccess & Accommodations\nThis event will be held indoors at Emerald City\, located on the second floor of 213 Smithfield Street\, Pittsburgh\, 15222. There is paid public parking in several nearby garages. The location is also served by public transit (see “Parking and Transportation”). \nThe offices are accessed by a push-button door opener and an elevator to the second floor. Facilities include multi-stall single-gender ADA compliant restrooms. \nPlease note that masks are not required for attending in-person events but will be made available upon request. We ask that all attendees respect the health and safety of others; if you are sick\, please stay home. \nTo 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 Wednesday\, August 21\, 2024. \nFor any questions\, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkspgh.org. \nParking and Transportation Information\nPaid parking is available in several nearby garages. The two closest garages are:\nWood -Allies Garage located on Boulevard of the Allies across from Point Park University; and Mellon Square Garage located on Smithfield Street across from the Omni William Penn Hotel. Please visit the Pittsburgh Parking Authority website for more information: https://www.pittsburghparking.com/Home. \nIf taking public transportation\, there are several nearby stops in the vicinity. There is one at Boulevard of the Allies and Cherry Way FS that serves routes 52L\, 53L\, 56\, 57\, and 58; there is another stop at Smithfield Street and Third Avenue that serves routes 39\, 40\, 41\, 43\, 44\, and 48. To view a map and plan your trip\, please visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website: https://www.rideprt.org/. \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend; advance registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/field-sessions-2024/
LOCATION:Emerald City\, 213 Smithfield Street\, PIttsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Social Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T120000
DTSTAMP:20240724T142633Z
CREATED:20240529T201026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T142633Z
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SUMMARY:Sycamore Island Kayak Tour
DESCRIPTION:Artist Erin Mallea will take participants by kayak to Sycamore Island for a listening walk. Managed by the Allegheny Land Trust\, Sycamore Island hosts a significant floodplain hardwood forest and presents an opportunity for the public to visit and experience a woodland that is imperiled in Pennsylvania. Participants will be led on island walking trails with a series of listening prompts\, where they will practice redirecting their attention by closely listening to distant\, subtle\, and shifting sounds\, increasing awareness of the larger sonic environment. \nAbout the Kayak Tour Series\nShiftworks Community + Public Arts maintains a long-standing history of hosting and organizing walking tours for the public. To further expand this programmatic offering\, Shiftworks commissioned Pittsburgh Creative Corps artists Erin Mallea and Monica Cervone McElwain to design and experiment with how tour-goers experience the region’s public realm. \nThis series of kayak tours was conceptualized by the artists and focuses on engaging audience members through artmaking\, participant observations\, listening activities\, and walking. \nAbout Erin Mallea\nErin Mallea is a multidisciplinary artist currently based in Pittsburgh\, PA. Her practice explores the past and present of particular microcosms as entry points into larger environmental\, social\, and political conditions. Often public and collaborative in nature\, her work manifests in a range of media including installation\, video\, photography\, writing\, and participatory projects. She has exhibited at galleries\, museums and DIY art spaces nationally and internationally\, sent vibrations from a giant fungus throughout the atmosphere\, and currently publishes Tree News\, a newsletter about trees\, people and places. Erin holds a MFA from Carnegie Mellon University (2019) and is an Assistant Professor of Art at the Pennsylvania State University School of Visual Arts. \n\n\nAdditional Information\nWhile previous kayaking experience isn’t necessary\, this is an intermediate level route\, appropriate for ages 18 +. Kayaking to Sycamore island will take approximately 20 minutes\, and participants should be prepared for a longer return trip upstream. The return trip can take 30 minutes depending on the current and wind conditions. \nAttendees are required to wear life vests (which will be provided on-site)\, must participate in a short kayak safety training\, and sign a waiver before the tour begins. Please arrive promptly at 9:00 AM to undergo the short training and prepare to launch. Tour-goers will be on the water by 9:30 AM. \nParticipants should be dressed appropriately for kayaking to\, and spending time on\, Sycamore Island. Please wear comfortable\, quick-drying/active clothing that can get wet. It is recommended to bring a dry change of clothes to enjoy the marina and food after the tour. A hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses are recommended. Wear walking sandals or shoes that are comfortable and able to get wet\, and are safe for walking on trails and uneven terrain. The trails at Sycamore Island are cleared and maintained\, however\, there can be poison ivy off trail. Socks can be helpful for this if you are wearing sandals. Be sure to check the weather conditions the morning of the tour and bring appropriate layers. \nThis tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours before the start of the tour. \nPublic restrooms are available at the marina. \nDirections and Parking Information\nTour-goers will meet at 10.7 Marina located at 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA 15147. Please plan to arrive promptly at 9:00 AM. There is free parking at 10.7 Marina. \nThere are no nearby stops for Pittsburgh Regional Transit. \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nAccessibility\nThis tour is very physically engaging and requires participants to be able to enter and exit a kayak safely without significant assistance. Participants will need to be able to follow verbal and visual instruction. Due to the unique nature of the event\, our ability to provide additional accommodations is limited. Please contact the organizer if you have any questions. \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nThere are two ticket types available for this tour: $30.00 with a kayak rental or $20.00 if bringing your own kayak. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will make your ticket selection and complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/sycamore-island-kayak-tour-2/2024-08-24/
LOCATION:10.7 Marina\, 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA\, 15147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Designed,Pittsburgh Creative Corps,Public Art Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T190000
DTSTAMP:20240808T144911Z
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SUMMARY:In the Field: Research & Ideation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout In the Field\nNow 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. \nThis 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. \nAbout Tim Engelhardt\nTim 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. \nAdditional Information\nAccess & Accommodations\nThis 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). \nThe 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. \nTo 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. \nFor any questions\, please contact Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkspgh.org. \nParking and Transportation Information\nThere 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/. \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nCancellation and Refunds\nThis 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. \nRegistration\nRegistration 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. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/in-the-field-research-ideation/
LOCATION:Radiant Hall: Homewood\, 7800 Susquehanna Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Pittsburgh Creative Corps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T120000
DTSTAMP:20240607T153618Z
CREATED:20240529T200634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T153618Z
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SUMMARY:Turtle Cove Kayak Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour will be a kayak trip to a small inlet on the Allegheny River called Turtle Cove. From the launch point\, participants will paddle along the river’s edge while listening to the water’s sounds and looking at nearby sights. The tour will then continue onto Turtle Cove itself\, where participants will notice sculptures created by the Cove’s visitors. These works have changed over time\, manipulated by weather or others\, adding to their artistic nature. Participants will consider the theme RECYCLE\, REUSE\, RENEW as they collaborate to make one new sculpture\, calmly fine-tuning the site as they search for natural and unique findings from the inlet. Before the end of the tour\, any non-recyclable trash not used for the sculptures will be picked up and brought back for disposal. \nAbout the Kayak Tour Series\nShiftworks Community + Public Arts maintains a long-standing history of hosting and organizing walking tours for the public. To further expand this programmatic offering\, Shiftworks commissioned Pittsburgh Creative Corps artists Erin Mallea and Monica Cervone McElwain to design and experiment with how tour-goers experience the region’s public realm. \nThis series of kayak tours was conceptualized by the artists and focuses on engaging audience members through artmaking\, participant observations\, listening activities\, and walking. \nAbout Monica Cervone McElwain\nMonica Cervone McElwain is a mixed-media artist\, who is constantly enticed by new materials and very experimental in her artmaking. She has recently been exploring needlepoint in her art as a textural layer that travels throughout. Colors and shapes at first look uncomplicated but then develop intricacies through the use of various layers of line\, symbols\, textures or patterns. She is an inspiring muralist and loves to create large pieces throughout the city of Pittsburgh. She is a busy momma of three\, a roller derby enthusiast and full time elementary art teacher. “I am overall a passionate human being\, I surround myself with what I love and want the world to see my art in a colorful and unique way.” \n\n\nAdditional Information\nThis is a beginner level kayak tour\, appropriate for ages 18 +. Participants will spend approximately 10 minutes kayaking at an easy pace to Turtle Cove and approximately 15 minutes to return to the marina. Please note\, kayakers should be skilled enough to launch their own kayaks and be able to get back on shore without assistance. \nAttendees are required to wear life vests (which will be provided on-site)\, must participate in a short kayak safety training\, and sign a waiver before the tour begins. Please arrive promptly at 9:00 AM to undergo the short training and prepare to launch. Tour-goers will be on the water by 9:30 AM. \nParticipants should be dressed appropriately for kayaking to\, and spending time on\, Turtle Cove. Please wear comfortable\, quick-drying/active clothing that can get wet. It is recommended to bring a dry change of clothes to enjoy the marina and food after the tour. A hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses are recommended. Wear walking sandals or shoes that are comfortable and able to get wet\, and are safe for walking on uneven terrain.  Be sure to check the weather conditions the morning of the tour and bring appropriate layers. \nThis tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours before the start of the tour. \nPublic restrooms are available at the marina. \nArtist Monica Cervone McElwain will be bringing drawing paper\, pencils\, markers\, and a polaroid camera for participants to use. We ask all attendees to NOT bring their own art materials so that we can be mindful of possible waste at Turtle Cove. \nDirections and Parking Information\nTour-goers will meet at 10.7 Marina located at 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA 15147. Please plan to arrive promptly at 9:00 AM. There is free parking at 10.7 Marina. \nThere are no nearby stops for Pittsburgh Regional Transit. \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nAccessibility\nThis tour is very physically engaging and requires participants to be able to enter and exit a kayak safely without significant assistance. Participants will need to be able to follow verbal and visual instruction. Due to the unique nature of the event\, our ability to provide additional accommodations is limited. Please contact the organizer if you have any questions. \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nThere are two ticket types available for this tour: $30.00 with a kayak rental or $20.00 if bringing your own kayak. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will make your ticket selection and complete your registration. \nRegistration\n  \n 
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/turtle-cove-kayak-tour-2/2024-07-20/
LOCATION:10.7 Marina\, 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA\, 15147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Designed,Pittsburgh Creative Corps,Public Art Tour
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SUMMARY:Walk & Write: Manchester with Sarah Shotland
DESCRIPTION:Follow on foot Sherrie Flick and guest prose writer Sarah Shotland\, with pen in hand\, through the neighborhood of Manchester. There will be walking\, writing prompts\, an opportunity to write\, a cat cemetery\, and live readings from Sarah as we explore the theme of inside/out. \nAbout the Walk & Write Tour Series\nSince 2021\, local writer Sherrie Flick has led the popular Walk & Write Tour series for Shiftworks. The summer and fall of 2024 marks the fourth season of this successful program. Over the past three seasons\, the Walk & Write Tour series has explored Downtown Pittsburgh\, Hazelwood\, Morningside\, the North Shore\, and the South Side to name a few. \nThese hour-and-a-half tours traverse city neighborhoods and introduce tour-goers to various walking trails and footpaths. This season includes Flick working with guest writers Nancy Krygowski\, Sarah Shotland\, and Robert Yune\, each exploring a different neighborhood and theme\, such as noticing\, inside/outside\, the past isn’t the past\, and immersion. \nAs participants walk these areas\, they will have the opportunity to exercise their creative writing skills\, responding to Flick’s writing prompts at each tour stop. The writing prompts are unique to each tour route and correspond with its surroundings. Each guest writer will read their work aloud during the program. \nAbout Sarah Shotland\nSarah Shotland is the author of the novel Junkette and the nonfiction project Abolition is Everything. Her writing has been published in The Iowa Review\, Creative Nonfiction\, North American Review\, and elsewhere. She co-founded Words Without Walls\, which brought creative writing to jails and prisons from 2009-2022. She is Program Director of Madwomen in the Attic at Carlow University\, where she teaches in the creative writing program. \n  \n\nAdditional Information\nThere are no public restrooms available along the tour route. The walking route is completely flat. All writing abilities are welcome and no previous writing experience is necessary. Participants should bring paper and a writing implement\, wear good walking shoes\, and bring their curiosity to environments that may be new to them. \nThe tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours in advance of the tour start time. \nMeeting Location\n78 Westhall Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15212. Participants should plan to arrive by 6:50 PM to check in with a Shiftworks staff member. The tour will begin promptly at 7:00 PM. \nParking and Transportation\nStreet parking is available within the vicinity. If taking public transportation\, there are multiple Pittsburgh Regional Transit stops within the vicinity that serve routes 17\, 16\, and 13. For more information\, please visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website: https://www.rideprt.org/. \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this tour is $10 per person; advance registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/walk-write-manchester-with-sarah-shotland/
LOCATION:78 Westhall Street\, 78 Westhall Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Designed,Walking Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T120000
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SUMMARY:Turtle Cove Kayak Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour will be a kayak trip to a small inlet on the Allegheny River called Turtle Cove. From the launch point\, participants will paddle along the river’s edge while listening to the water’s sounds and looking at nearby sights. The tour will then continue onto Turtle Cove itself\, where participants will notice sculptures created by the Cove’s visitors. These works have changed over time\, manipulated by weather or others\, adding to their artistic nature. Participants will consider the theme RECYCLE\, REUSE\, RENEW as they collaborate to make one new sculpture\, calmly fine-tuning the site as they search for natural and unique findings from the inlet. Before the end of the tour\, any non-recyclable trash not used for the sculptures will be picked up and brought back for disposal. \nAbout the Kayak Tour Series\nShiftworks Community + Public Arts maintains a long-standing history of hosting and organizing walking tours for the public. To further expand this programmatic offering\, Shiftworks commissioned Pittsburgh Creative Corps artists Erin Mallea and Monica Cervone McElwain to design and experiment with how tour-goers experience the region’s public realm. \nThis series of kayak tours was conceptualized by the artists and focuses on engaging audience members through artmaking\, participant observations\, listening activities\, and walking. \nAbout Monica Cervone McElwain\nMonica Cervone McElwain is a mixed-media artist\, who is constantly enticed by new materials and very experimental in her artmaking. She has recently been exploring needlepoint in her art as a textural layer that travels throughout. Colors and shapes at first look uncomplicated but then develop intricacies through the use of various layers of line\, symbols\, textures or patterns. She is an inspiring muralist and loves to create large pieces throughout the city of Pittsburgh. She is a busy momma of three\, a roller derby enthusiast and full time elementary art teacher. “I am overall a passionate human being\, I surround myself with what I love and want the world to see my art in a colorful and unique way.” \n\n\nAdditional Information\nThis is a beginner level kayak tour\, appropriate for ages 18 +. Participants will spend approximately 10 minutes kayaking at an easy pace to Turtle Cove and approximately 15 minutes to return to the marina. Please note\, kayakers should be skilled enough to launch their own kayaks and be able to get back on shore without assistance. \nAttendees are required to wear life vests (which will be provided on-site)\, must participate in a short kayak safety training\, and sign a waiver before the tour begins. Please arrive promptly at 9:00 AM to undergo the short training and prepare to launch. Tour-goers will be on the water by 9:30 AM. \nParticipants should be dressed appropriately for kayaking to\, and spending time on\, Turtle Cove. Please wear comfortable\, quick-drying/active clothing that can get wet. It is recommended to bring a dry change of clothes to enjoy the marina and food after the tour. A hat\, sunscreen\, and sunglasses are recommended. Wear walking sandals or shoes that are comfortable and able to get wet\, and are safe for walking on uneven terrain.  Be sure to check the weather conditions the morning of the tour and bring appropriate layers. \nThis tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours before the start of the tour. \nPublic restrooms are available at the marina. \nArtist Monica Cervone McElwain will be bringing drawing paper\, pencils\, markers\, and a polaroid camera for participants to use. We ask all attendees to NOT bring their own art materials so that we can be mindful of possible waste at Turtle Cove. \nDirections and Parking Information\nTour-goers will meet at 10.7 Marina located at 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA 15147. Please plan to arrive promptly at 9:00 AM. There is free parking at 10.7 Marina. \nThere are no nearby stops for Pittsburgh Regional Transit. \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants 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. \nAccessibility\nThis tour is very physically engaging and requires participants to be able to enter and exit a kayak safely without significant assistance. Participants will need to be able to follow verbal and visual instruction. Due to the unique nature of the event\, our ability to provide additional accommodations is limited. Please contact the organizer if you have any questions. \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nThere are two ticket types available for this tour: $30.00 with a kayak rental or $20.00 if bringing your own kayak. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will make your ticket selection and complete your registration. \nRegistration\n  \n 
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/turtle-cove-kayak-tour-2/2024-06-22/
LOCATION:10.7 Marina\, 314 Arch Street\, Verona\, PA\, 15147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Designed,Pittsburgh Creative Corps,Public Art Tour
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SUMMARY:Book Tour: Mysteries of Pittsburgh\, Michael Chabon
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAbout the Book Tour Series\nBook Tour\, a series of literary walks designed by writers Hattie Fletcher and Sherrie Flick and commissioned by Shiftworks Community + Public Arts\, serves to explore\, reveal\, revise\, and renew perceptions of Pittsburgh and the writers and writing it has inspired. Literature\, like public art\, enriches knowledge of neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and the city’s cultural history\, shaping a person’s view of a place. \nFocusing on books by well-known authors who have become notable figures in the national literary canon\, and the work of up-and-coming contemporary writers\, we’ll experience Pittsburgh as a landscape of texts and gain fresh perspective on books and the idea of writing about place. \nAdditional Information\nThere are no public restrooms available for this tour. The walking route is easy\, and we ask participants to wear good walking shoes. Attendees are not required to bring additional items to the tour; there will be no writing on this tour. \nThe tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours in advance of the tour start time. \nMeeting Location\nParticipants should meet in front of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh\, Oakland at the steps to the entrance. \nParking and Transportation\nPublic 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\, visit the PRT website: https://www.rideprt.org/ \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this tour is $10 per person; advanced registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/book-tours-the-mysteries-of-pittsburgh-michael-chabon/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T200000
DTSTAMP:20240411T194133Z
CREATED:20240408T144951Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art and Communities Program Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a complimentary buffet dinner\, mingle with fellow community members\, and hear from the artists and community partners who collaborated to create works of temporary public art that responded to community identified needs. \nShiftworks Community + Public Arts and Neighborhood Allies\, along with the Borough of Millvale invite you to join us at Brew House Arts to celebrate the culmination of the Public Art and Communities program. \nKids welcome! Activities will be provided by Assemble. \nAbout the Public Art and Communities Program\nThe Public Art and Communities Program supports artists and communities in working together. From 2021 – 2023\, four artists worked in collaboration with community-based partners to develop and implement four works of temporary public art in Pittsburgh communities. These artworks addressed not only the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic\, but also brought community members together around issues such as racism\, food insecurity\, social isolation\, and mental health. \nTo learn more about each of the collaborations and their resulting projects\, please visit the Public Art and Communities Program page: https://shiftworkspgh.org/our-work/civic-engagement/public-art-and-communities-program/ \nTransportation Information\nBrew House Arts can be accessed via Pittsburgh Regional Transit Bus Lines – 54\, 81\, 83\, 48. For more information and to plan your trip\, please visit the Pittsburgh Regional Transit website: https://www.rideprt.org/ \nBike racks\, as well as both paid and free street parking\, are available near the Brew House. To view a parking map of the surrounding area\, please visit the Brew House Arts website: https://brewhousearts.org/ \nIf you need assistance with transportation\, please contact us at info@shiftworkspgh.org. \nAccessibility\nTo request accessibility accommodations\, please contact Shiftworks directly at info@shiftworkspgh.org or by calling (412) 336-8182. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend; advanced registration is required. Please RSVP by Sunday\, April 21\, 2024 so that we can ensure a fantastic event for everyone. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your registration. \nRegistration\n 
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/public-art-and-communities-program-celebration/
LOCATION:Brew House Arts\, 711 South 21st Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Closing Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T113000
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SUMMARY:Book Tour: Murmur\, Cameron Barnett
DESCRIPTION:In this walking tour inspired by local writer Cameron Barnett’s poem “Swisshelm Park\,” we’ll explore the complicated history of this neighborhood at the southeast corner of Pittsburgh. We’ll learn about how this area developed over time\, its connections to the Underground Railroad\, the press\, and the coal industry. Barnett will be an integral part of the tour\, walking with us and reading from his work\, while sharing insight into how his childhood here shaped his development as a writer. Barnett will also read new original work on this tour. \nAbout the Book Tour Series\nBook Tour\, a series of literary walks designed by writers Hattie Fletcher and Sherrie Flick and commissioned by Shiftworks Community + Public Arts\, serves to explore\, reveal\, revise\, and renew perceptions of Pittsburgh and the writers and writing it has inspired. Literature\, like public art\, enriches knowledge of neighborhoods\, landmarks\, and the city’s cultural history\, shaping a person’s view of a place. \nFocusing on books by well-known authors who have become notable figures in the national literary canon\, and the work of up-and-coming contemporary writers\, we’ll experience Pittsburgh as a landscape of texts and gain fresh perspective on books and the idea of writing about place. \nAdditional Information\nThere are no public restrooms available for this tour. The walking route is easy\, and we ask participants to wear good walking shoes. Attendees are not required to bring additional items to the tour; there will be no writing on this tour. \nThe tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather on the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours in advance of the tour start time. \nMeeting Location\nParticipants should meet at the playground at Nightingale Way and Onondago Street in Swisshelm Park. \nParking and Transportation\nStreet parking is available within the vicinity of the meeting location. If taking public transportation\, there are several Pittsburgh Regional Transit stops along Commercial Street serving routes 71 and P71. For more information\, please visit the PRT website: https://www.rideprt.org/ \nCancellation and Refunds\nIn the event of cancellation due to severe weather\, participants will be refunded to their original form of payment. All other sales are final. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this tour is $10 per person; advanced registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/book-tours-murmur-cameron-barnett/
LOCATION:Swisshelm Playground\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T173000
DTSTAMP:20240118T205150Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Intensive: Performance + Public Space with Madame Christiane Dolores
DESCRIPTION:Madame Christiane Dolores\, a trailblazing cross-disciplinary Pittsburgh artist\, invites you into her immersive world where sound\, vision\, text\, and performance converge to confront societal ills. \nAs a Winter Intensive guest\, Madame Dolores will address critical questions such as: guiding organizations on inviting performance artists\, defining fair compensation\, and planning performances in public space through her work. Explore Madame Dolores’ insights on seamlessly integrating performers into diverse programs and discover her vision for the ideal performance opportunity. Take advantage of this chance to learn from a visionary artist challenging norms and reshaping cultural dialogue. \nRegistration\nRegistration is Pay What You Like ranging from $8 – $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/winter-intensive-performance-public-space-with-madame-christiane-dolores/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists,Winter Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000
DTSTAMP:20240118T205212Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Intensive: Performance + Public Space with slowdanger
DESCRIPTION:Meet taylor knight and anna thompson\, co-founding artistic directors of slowdanger\, a dynamic multidisciplinary performance entity based in Pittsburgh. Since 2013\, they’ve seamlessly merged movement\, technology\, electronic instrumentation\, and vocalization to craft profound performance experiences. slowdanger has been featured in Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” (2018) and shown at venues such as MoMA and The Kennedy Center. \nJoin their Winter Intensive session to learn about their process-based practice and the significance of performers activating public spaces. taylor and anna will share their tips and best practices for hosting and integrating performance artists\, drawing from their wealth of collaborative expertise. Don’t miss this opportunity to glean wisdom from slowdanger’s experience at the forefront of multidisciplinary performance art. \nRegistration\nRegistration is Pay What You Like ranging from $8 – $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/winter-intensive-performance-public-space-with-slowdanger/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists,Winter Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T173000
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SUMMARY:Winter Intensive: Performance + Public Space with Tess Dally
DESCRIPTION:Tess Dally is a Pittsburgh-based physically integrated dancer who gracefully moves with and without her wheelchair. Her profound work draws inspiration from her lived experience with disability justice\, advocating for marginalized communities\, including BIPOC\, LGBTQIA+\, mental illness\, elders\, and those affected by violence and poverty. \nWith a background spanning thirty years in clinical social work\, Dally combines her advocacy skills with the healing power of dance\, movement\, community\, and intersectional justice. As a member of Attack Theatre and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Disabled Artist Creative Cohort\, Dally is dedicated to collaborative efforts focusing on intersectionality and art. \nJoin Tess as she shares insights from her site-based performances in Alaska\, California\, and Pennsylvania\, often held outdoors due to the limitations of traditional studios. Learn about reactions and accommodations for disabled performers to foster inclusivity within the world of dance. \nRegistration\nRegistration is Pay What You Like ranging from $8 – $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your purchase. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/winter-intensive-performance-public-space-with-tess-dally/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists,Winter Intensive
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