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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Creative Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Shiftworks will host a virtual informational session for artists interested in applying to the Pittsburgh Creative Corps. The session will share details on the Pittsburgh Creative Corps program\, discuss the application process\, and respond to questions. \nAttendance is not required to submit an application. This session will be held online via Zoom. Advance registration is required. \nRegistration\nThe button below will redirect you to Zoom where you will complete your registration. Once you have completed your registration you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom that will contain the meeting information. \nRegister\n  \nImage credit: Artist Quaishawn Whitlock during Chalkfest\, 2025\, photo by Hannah Colen. \nBoth Quaishawn and Hannah are Pittsburgh Creative Corps Artists. To view their profiles\, visit the Artist Directory here: https://shiftworkspgh.org//our-work/civic-engagement/pittsburgh-creative-corps/artist-directory/
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/pittsburgh-creative-corps-information-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Pittsburgh Creative Corps
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Creative Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Shiftworks will host a virtual informational session for artists interested in applying to the Pittsburgh Creative Corps. The session will share details on the Pittsburgh Creative Corps program\, discuss the application process\, and respond to questions. \nAttendance is not required to submit an application. This session will be held online via Zoom. Advance registration is required. \nRegistration\nThe button below will redirect you to Zoom where you will complete your registration. Once you have completed your registration you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom that will contain the meeting information. \nRegister\n  \nImage credit: Aurora\, Joshua Challen Ice\, photo by John Altdorfer courtesy of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Joshua Challen Ice joined the Pittsburgh Creative Corps Artist Directory in April 2023.
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/pittsburgh-creative-corps-information-session-3/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Pittsburgh Creative Corps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T100000
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SUMMARY:Artist Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Shiftworks will host an information session for the University Line Public Art opportunity to discuss the application process and respond to questions. This information session will be held online via Zoom. \nArtists are not required to attend the information session in order to submit an application. The session will be recorded and made available on the Shiftworks Vimeo page within 48 hours of the session. \nParticipants are required to pre-register for the meeting. To attend the information session\, please register at the button below. \nRegister
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/artist-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Information Session
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Intensive: Socially Engaged Writing Workshops with Sarah Shotland\, Workshop 2
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 1: February 20\, 2025\nThis workshop will build on the ideas discussed in the panel\, and be a participatory\, interactive conversation. In the first part of the workshop\, we will focus on introducing the basic elements of socially engaged literary arts\, and participants will learn about some of the most innovative and impactful public writing projects that have been created locally\, nationally\, and internationally. In the second half of the workshop\, participants will have time to brainstorm and envision ways they can incorporate writing techniques into their art practices. Both new and experienced artists of any medium are welcome. At the end of the workshop\, participants will be given prompts and exercises to inspire socially engaged writing projects that will be shared in the following workshop. \nWorkshop 2: Thursday\, March 6\nThis workshop will be devoted to sharing and iterating on ideas based on the previous workshop’s prompts and activities. All of our time will be spent in conversation\, with participants bringing their ideas to share with the group\, and the group creating a brain trust to ask questions\, make observations\, and craft plans for designing and implementing socially engaged writing into their creative practices. \nNeither of the workshops will be recorded\nPlease plan on attending and being present and engaged in these interactive workshops. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $25. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your purchase. \nRegister for workshops
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/winter-intensive-socially-engaged-writing-workshop-two/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists,Winter Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Intensive: Socially Engaged Writing Workshops with Sarah Shotland\, Workshop 1
DESCRIPTION:Workshop 1: February 20\, 2025\nThis workshop will build on the ideas discussed in the panel\, and be a participatory\, interactive conversation. In the first part of the workshop\, we will focus on introducing the basic elements of socially engaged literary arts\, and participants will learn about some of the most innovative and impactful public writing projects that have been created locally\, nationally\, and internationally. In the second half of the workshop\, participants will have time to brainstorm and envision ways they can incorporate writing techniques into their art practices. Both new and experienced artists of any medium are welcome. At the end of the workshop\, participants will be given prompts and exercises to inspire socially engaged writing projects that will be shared in the following workshop. \nWorkshop 2: Thursday\, March 6\nThis workshop will be devoted to sharing and iterating on ideas based on the previous workshop’s prompts and activities. All of our time will be spent in conversation\, with participants bringing their ideas to share with the group\, and the group creating a brain trust to ask questions\, make observations\, and craft plans for designing and implementing socially engaged writing into their creative practices. \nNeither of the workshops will be recorded\nPlease plan on attending and being present and engaged in these interactive workshops. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $25. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your purchase. \nRegister for workshops
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/winter-intensive-socially-engaged-writing/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists,Winter Intensive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000
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SUMMARY:Winter Intensive: The People are the Poetry: Socially Engaged Writing\, On and Off the Page
DESCRIPTION:Writers with a social practice bring the tools of literary arts off the page and out of the writing studio. Their practices span a wide range of projects and approaches\, from devised theater to public poetry installations to citizen-driven journalism\, and much more. This panel\, made up of award-winning socially engaged writers Adil Mansoor\, Joy Katz\, and Joy Priest will introduce the audience to strategies writers use when crafting socially engaged works. The three panelists\, who work across the genres of fiction\, nonfiction\, poetry\, and playwriting\, will discuss the challenges and joys of their specific\, innovative work both on and off the page. The discussion will be moderated by Sarah Shotland. \nThe moderated discussion will be recorded and shared with participants at a later date. Please allow time for the recording to be sent. Each recording is available for 3 months from the date it was sent. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your purchase. \nRegister
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/winter-intensive-people-poetry/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists,Winter Intensive
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SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Creative Corps Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Shiftworks will host a virtual informational session for artists interested in applying to the Pittsburgh Creative Corps. The session will share details on the Pittsburgh Creative Corps program\, discuss the application process\, and respond to questions. \nAttendance is not required to submit an application. This session will be held online via Zoom. Advance registration is required. \nRegistration\nThe button below will redirect you to Zoom where you will complete your registration. Once you have completed your registration you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom that will contain the meeting information. \nRegister\n  \nImage credit: Aurora\, Joshua Challen Ice\, photo by John Altdorfer courtesy of the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Joshua Challen Ice joined the Pittsburgh Creative Corps Artist Directory in April 2023.
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/pittsburgh-creative-corps-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Information Session,Pittsburgh Creative Corps
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T173000
DTSTAMP:20241111T152734Z
CREATED:20240814T211506Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Crafting Your Artist Statement
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed. Please check back for a rescheduled date.\n  \nAn artist statement is more than just a description of your work; it’s a window into your creative process\, vision\, and purpose. It sets the stage for how your audience will interpret and engage with your art. Whether you’re preparing for a gallery show\, a grant application\, or simply refining your artistic identity\, a strong artist statement is essential. \nJoin writer and educator Christina Berke for a 90-minute live workshop that will explore the art of crafting a compelling artist statement. This session will cover the purpose of artist statements\, look at artist statement samples\, and generate ideas based on guiding questions. Participants will walk away with the start of a draft of their own artist statement. There will be time reserved for questions and optional sharing. \nThis session will be a workshop consisting of exercises led by the guest speaker. Attendees are expected to bring a notebook and writing implement. We ask that registrants be certain that they can attend this session and engage fully with their cameras on. \nAbout Christina Berke\nChristina Berke MFA M.Ed. is a Chilean-American writer and educator based in Los Angeles. She was the 2022 Katharine Bakeless Nason Contributor Award Recipient in Nonfiction at the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference. Her fiction manuscript based on her maternal family’s history living through the 1973 coup won Honorable Mention for the 2022 Miami Book Fair Emerging Writers Fellowship. A former Managing Editor for Black Mountain Institute’s award-winning literary magazine\, Witness\, she now reads memoir for Split Lip Magazine. Her writing has been supported by the Sewanee Writers’ Conference\, Bread Loaf\, the Kenyon Review Teacher’s Workshop\, VONA\, Tin House and elsewhere. She’s been awarded residencies with Hedgebrook\, Vermont Studio Center\, Storyknife and Ragdale. A former middle school English teacher\, Christina is an Adjunct Professor of English and teaches creative writing classes online and within her community. \n\nAdditional Information\nSession Recording\nThis session will not be recorded. \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\, November 4\, 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/workshop-crafting-your-artist-statement/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Training for Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T173000
DTSTAMP:20240814T205242Z
CREATED:20240814T205242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T205242Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Artful Balance
DESCRIPTION:Join professional dancer and life coach Leslie Roybal for an immersive workshop on how to balance wellness\, self-care\, and your art practice. Roybal will lead participants through a series of exercises designed to help each person assess where they are in their creative endeavors. The exercises will consist of reflective writing and discussion to help attendees understand how different aspects of their life and work intersect. Attendees will come away with actionable suggestions on how to best move their artistic practice forward in ways that are personally satisfying and in alignment with their goals. \nThis session will be a workshop consisting of exercises led by the guest speaker. Attendees are expected to bring a notebook and writing implement. We ask that registrants be certain that they can attend this session and engage fully with their cameras on. \nAbout Leslie Roybal\nLeslie Roybal (Co-Founder\, United Flamenco) has enjoyed a professional career as a performing artist\, spanning over 25 years in both the contemporary dance and flamenco forms. She performed internationally with The Metropolitan Opera\, Pasión y Arte\, A Palo Seco Flamenco\, Entreflamenco\, Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana and in the New York Area and New Mexico tablaos. Over the past 7 years\, her work has been dedicated to providing essential support to artists through coaching\, mentorship\, and production support. She envisioned and created events and programs such as the Flamenco Certamen USA\, an international competition for rising artists\, and Evolución\, a multi-tiered framework of support for dancers at all stages of their journey. Leslie is a certified NLP Practitioner and her coaching\, mentorship and leadership has empowered hundreds of rising artists to grow in their practice. \n\nAdditional Information\nSession Recording\nDue to the participatory nature of this workshop\, this session will not be recorded. We ask that registrants be certain that they can attend this session and engage fully with their cameras on. \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 28\, 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 $30 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/workshop-artful-balance/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Training for Artists
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T173000
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CREATED:20240814T205134Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20240917T145449Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T145449Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Shiftworks Community + Public Arts":MAILTO:info@shiftworkspgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T173000
DTSTAMP:20240814T204932Z
CREATED:20240814T204932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T204932Z
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Shiftworks Community + Public Arts":MAILTO:info@shiftworkspgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T173000
DTSTAMP:20240814T204738Z
CREATED:20240814T204738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T204738Z
UID:10002276-1727971200-1727976600@shiftworkspgh.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Shiftworks Community + Public Arts":MAILTO:info@shiftworkspgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240926T173000
DTSTAMP:20240814T204543Z
CREATED:20240814T204543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240814T204543Z
UID:10002275-1727366400-1727371800@shiftworkspgh.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Shiftworks Community + Public Arts":MAILTO:info@shiftworkspgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T173000
DTSTAMP:20240118T205150Z
CREATED:20240118T205150Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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ORGANIZER;CN="Shiftworks Community + Public Arts":MAILTO:info@shiftworkspgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T173000
DTSTAMP:20240118T205212Z
CREATED:20240118T203521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T205212Z
UID:10002253-1709222400-1709227800@shiftworkspgh.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Shiftworks Community + Public Arts":MAILTO:info@shiftworkspgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T173000
DTSTAMP:20240118T210953Z
CREATED:20240118T202558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T210953Z
UID:10002252-1708012800-1708018200@shiftworkspgh.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Shiftworks Community + Public Arts":MAILTO:info@shiftworkspgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T180000
DTSTAMP:20231026T212734Z
CREATED:20231003T210309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T212734Z
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SUMMARY:Documenting and Creating Work Samples with Rob Long
DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of creating powerful first impressions in public art applications with artist Rob Long. Long will share effective techniques for high-quality documentation and work sample creation\, including how to craft narratives within work samples that showcase your artistic range and style\, and that can be applicable to various project types.\nLong’s presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants. \nThis session will be held online from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM ET. \nThe questions that will serve as the framework for the guest speaker’s presentation are:\n\nHow can applicants create a narrative with their work samples that best displays their artistic range and style?\nHow do work sample narratives apply to specific project applications?\nHow can applicants improve the image quality of their documented work?\nHow should applicants write work sample descriptions?\nHow can applicants label their work samples and develop a personal archive to easily retrieve documentation?\nWhat do selection panel members look for in work samples?\n\nSession Format\n\nIntroduction\nSpeaker Presentation & Audience Questions\nInteractive Workshop\nConclusion\n\nWorkshop\nParticipants will be divided into breakout rooms on Zoom. Registrants will be responsible for bringing 1 – 2 questions and/or 1 – 2 items that pertain to their own work samples. Each room will be facilitated by an Office for Public Art staff member. The guest speaker will spend 10 minutes in each breakout room to answer questions and provide feedback before being rotated to the next room. \nAbout Rob Long\nRob Long is a professional artist and Principal of Clear Story\, a Pittsburgh-based design and consulting firm he founded in 2007. Rob’s creative practice bridges the disciplines of architecture\, theater and fine art—working with light and technology to create dynamic and memorable experiences. Rob and his Clear Story team design illumination for many of Pittsburgh’s iconic public spaces\, restaurants and landmarks\, including Sally’s Path\, Pusadee’s Garden and Highmark’s Fifth Avenue Place. \nRob’s abstract photography practice exists at the intersection of his work as an artist and architectural lighting designer. His photographs are held in private and institutional collections. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete the transaction. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/documenting-and-creating-work-samples-with-rob-long/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T180000
DTSTAMP:20231026T212749Z
CREATED:20231003T204956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T212749Z
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SUMMARY:Applying for Public Art Opportunities with Estrella Esquilín
DESCRIPTION:Applications for public art commissions are always a welcome topic for artists. Beyond the usual questions about application preparation\, many applicants for public art projects want to know specifics about how to make their materials standout to win jobs. \nJoin visual artist and independent cultural strategist Estrella Esquilín\, as she expertly navigates the process of applying for public art opportunities\, while also offering strategies to: improve your application for more substantial projects; refine your project self-selection process; and acquire invaluable tips for strengthening your cover letters and artist statements. \nThis session will be held online from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM ET. \nEsquilín’s presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants. \nThe questions that will serve as the framework for the guest speaker’s presentation are:\n\nHow can rookie artists showcase their ability in an application to take on “bigger” public art projects (essentially\, leveling up)?\nHow can artists improve their own self-selection processes before applying to a project?\nWhat are 3 – 5 main tips cultural workers and artists can use to improve their cover letters and statements?\nHow can artists select their best work samples?\nHow can artists demonstrate the importance of professional experience outside of the art world as useful for public art commissions?\n\nSession Format\n\nIntroduction\nSpeaker Presentation & Audience Questions\nInteractive Workshop\nConclusion\n\nWorkshop\nParticipants will be divided into breakout rooms on Zoom. Registrants will be responsible for bringing 1 – 2 questions and/or 1 – 2 items that pertain to an application they are working on. Each room will be facilitated by an Office for Public Art staff member. The guest speaker will spend 10 minutes in each breakout room to answer questions and provide feedback before being rotated to the next room. \nAbout Estrella Esquilín\nEstrella Esquilín (she/her) is a visual artist and independent cultural strategist with decades of experience working to support arts workers within large and small universities\, local government and nonprofit organizations. Based in the Southwest\, Esquilín is curious about how people interact with\, relate to\, and impact each other in built and natural environments. She embeds her values of integrity\, compassion\, candor\, community\, service and creativity into her studio practice\, administrative processes\, program design\, and creative professional development to narrow gaps of inequity within arts and culture. \nwww.estrellaesquilin.com \nRegistration\nRegistration is $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete the transaction. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/applying-for-public-art-opportunities-with-estrella-esquilin/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T180000
DTSTAMP:20231026T212532Z
CREATED:20231003T203554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T212532Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Implementation and Working with Fabricators with Brian Peters
DESCRIPTION:Explore the complexities of translating 2D design concepts into 3D public art with artist Brian Peters\, who brings extensive experience in public art as both an artist and fabricator. In this session\, Peters draws from his extensive experience in public art to guide both novice and seasoned artists on how to move from the conceptual to the implementation phase. Learn how to conceptualize 2D designs for 3D spaces\, identify the need for fabricators\, and communicate effectively with them. This session will also cover collaboration with stakeholders and considerations for installation\, weatherization\, material selection\, and maintenance. \nThis session will be held online from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM ET. \nPeters’ presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants. \nThe questions that will serve as the framework for the guest speaker’s presentation are:\n\nHow do artists begin to conceptualize a 2D design for a 3D space?\nHow does an artist identify a fabricator or recognize the need for one?\nHow can artists effectively communicate with fabricators to bring their ideas to fruition?\nHow can artists successfully collaborate with stakeholders during complex production processes?\nHow do artists factor in installation\, weatherization\, material selection\, and maintenance?\n\nSession Format\n\nIntroduction\nSpeaker Presentation & Audience Questions\nInteractive Workshop\nConclusion\n\nWorkshop\nParticipants will be divided into breakout rooms on Zoom. Registrants will be responsible for bringing 1 – 2 questions and/or 1 – 2 items that pertain to their own project concepts (whether for a potential or actual project). Each room will be facilitated by an Office for Public Art staff member. The guest speaker will spend 10 minutes in each breakout room to answer questions and provide feedback before being rotated to the next room. \nAbout Brian Peters\nBrian Peters is an artist\, designer\, and fabricator based in Pittsburgh\, PA. Brian’s passion lies at the intersection of architecture\, art and fabrication where his work ranges from large scale public art commissions to wall mounted sculptures. While Brian often works with advanced technology\, he is not interested in the perfection of machine-made objects\, but rather the art of integrating craft\, technology\, and contemporary aesthetics. Brian received an undergraduate degree in studio art\, and a Master’s degree in Architecture. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete the transaction. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/public-art-implementation-and-working-with-fabricators-with-brian-peters/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T180000
DTSTAMP:20231026T212605Z
CREATED:20231003T202438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T212605Z
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SUMMARY:Budget Design with Elisheba Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Budgets are crucial for public art project success\, and yet they can be very challenging to create. Elisheba Johnson\, an experienced curator\, public artist\, and administrator\, will provide guidance on approaching budgets for projects in the planning or implementation phase. Gain a comprehensive understanding of budget components and their significance for various public art projects. \nThis session will be held online from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM ET. \nJohnson’s presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants. \nThe questions that will serve as the framework for the guest speaker’s presentation are:\n\nHow can artists realistically pay themselves?\nHow can a budget help to map a project’s scope?\nHow are budgets structured?\nHow are estimates and actual costs accounted for?\nHow are budget failures dealt with?\nWhat should be considered when preparing a budget for a project?\n\nSession Format\n\nIntroduction\nSpeaker Presentation & Audience Questions\nInteractive Workshop\nConclusion\n\nWorkshop\nParticipants will be divided into breakout rooms on Zoom. Registrants will be responsible for bringing 1 – 2 questions and/or 1 – 2 items that pertain to their own project budgets (whether for a potential or actual project). Each room will be facilitated by an Office for Public Art staff member. The guest speaker will spend 10 minutes in each breakout room to answer questions and provide feedback before being rotated to the next room. \nAbout Elisheba Johnson\nElisheba Johnson is a curator\, public artist\, administrator\, and disruptor. Feeling left out of the traditional art world\, Johnson has dedicated her career to building bridges for artists of color to grow and thrive in our local arts community. \nJohnson\, who has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts\, was the owner of Faire Gallery Café\, a multi-use art space that held art exhibitions\, music shows\, poetry readings and creative gatherings. For six years Faire Gallery Café provided space for Seattle’s young BIPOC arts ecology to create new work\, meet future collaborators and experiment with new ideas. \nAfter closing Faire\, Johnson went on to work at the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture on capacity building initiatives and racial equity in public art. \nJohnson currently co-manages Wa Na Wari\, a Black art center in Seattle’s Central Area that uses the arts to build community and resist displacement. \nJohnson’s personal art practice examines the beauty and triumph of Black life in America through mixed media and poetry. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete the transaction. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/budget-design-with-elisheba-johnson/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231108T203000
DTSTAMP:20231004T142904Z
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Reviews\, Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Public Art 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 Elisheba Johnson (Seattle\, WA) and Mark Salinas (Berkeley\, CA). \nParticipants can register for up to TWO review time slots. Registration will close on October 27\, 2023. Registrants will be REQUIRED to submit their portfolios in advance. OPA will contact all registrants on October 30\, 2023 with details and deadlines for portfolio submissions. \nCancellations and no shows will not be refunded. 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. \nAbout the Reviewers\nElisheba Johnson\n\nElisheba Johnson is a curator\, public artist\, administrator\, and disruptor. Feeling left out of the traditional art world\, Johnson has dedicated her career to building bridges for artists of color to grow and thrive in our local arts community. \nJohnson\, who has a BFA from Cornish College of the Arts\, was the owner of Faire Gallery Café\, a multi-use art space that held art exhibitions\, music shows\, poetry readings and creative gatherings. For six years Faire Gallery Café provided space for Seattle’s young BIPOC arts ecology to create new work\, meet future collaborators and experiment with new ideas. \nAfter closing Faire\, Johnson went on to work at the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture on capacity building initiatives and racial equity in public art. \nJohnson currently co-manages Wa Na Wari\, a Black art center in Seattle’s Central Area that uses the arts to build community and resist displacement. \nJohnson’s personal art practice examines the beauty and triumph of Black life in America through mixed media and poetry. \nMark Salinas\n\nFor over 20 years Mark Salinas has served in public\, private\, and nonprofit sectors providing public art policy\, curatorial content\, and program management for organizations including the Municipality of Carson City\, Pace Wildenstein\, and Forecast Public Art. \nMark is a practicing public artist and founder of 7Train Murals\, a nonprofit mural organization established in New York City. \nAs the new Public Art Program Lead for the City of Berkeley\, Mark is responsible for the development and implementation of public art programming\, policies and procedures. \nMark is the past Chair of the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission as well as board member of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts and the Nevada Arts Council. He is a former contributor to PBS Reno Art Views\, initiating in-depth essays amplifying BIPOC artists within Nevada and Northern California. \nIn 2022\, Governor Steve Sisolak awarded Salinas the Point of Light Award in recognition of his volunteer service to the state of Nevada. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $12 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/portfolio-reviews-fall-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231102T180000
DTSTAMP:20231026T212827Z
CREATED:20231003T200746Z
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SUMMARY:Identifying and Activating Project Resources with Mark Salinas
DESCRIPTION:Initiating a creative endeavor often necessitates securing financial support\, and with a well-crafted proposal\, artists can inspire project partners\, both individuals and organizations\, to contribute to its success. Fiscal and in-kind resources play a pivotal role in enabling the entire community to participate\, support\, and engage with a project. Discover the art of securing fiscal and in-kind resources for community-driven projects. Artist and administrator Mark Salinas will provide insights on identifying grant and sponsorship opportunities\, leveraging volunteer contributions\, approaching in-kind donations and labor\, tracking project data for cost estimation\, and crafting compelling project pitches to secure resources. \nThis session will be held online from 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM ET. \nSalinas’ presentation will be followed by an interactive workshop engaging session participants. \nThe questions that will serve as the framework for the guest speaker’s presentation are:\n\nHow can artists and cultural workers identify grant and sponsorship opportunities for funding line items such as project labor and materials?\nHow can a project leverage the time and value of volunteers?\nHow can artists identify and approach in-kind donations and/or labor for projects?\nHow can hours and other project data be tracked to estimate actual costs for projects\, and be used for future grant applications and sponsorships?\nWhat does a strongly pitched project look like to secure fiscal and in-kind resources?\n\nSession Format\n\nIntroduction\nSpeaker Presentation & Audience Questions\nInteractive Workshop\nConclusion\n\nWorkshop\nParticipants will be divided into breakout rooms on Zoom. Registrants will be responsible for bringing 1 – 2 questions and/or 1 – 2 items that pertain to their own project needs for finding resources (whether for a potential or actual project). Each room will be facilitated by an Office for Public Art staff member. The guest speaker will spend 10 minutes in each breakout room to answer questions and provide feedback before being rotated to the next room. \nAbout Mark Salinas\nFor over 20 years Mark Salinas has served in public\, private\, and nonprofit sectors providing public art policy\, curatorial content\, and program management for organizations including the Municipality of Carson City\, Pace Wildenstein\, and Forecast Public Art. \nMark is a practicing public artist and founder of 7Train Murals\, a nonprofit mural organization established in New York City. \nAs the new Public Art Program Lead for the City of Berkeley\, Mark is responsible for the development and implementation of public art programming\, policies and procedures. \nMark is the past Chair of the City of Reno Arts & Culture Commission as well as board member of the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts and the Nevada Arts Council. He is a former contributor to PBS Reno Art Views\, initiating in-depth essays amplifying BIPOC artists within Nevada and Northern California. \nIn 2022\, Governor Steve Sisolak awarded Salinas the Point of Light Award in recognition of his volunteer service to the state of Nevada. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete the transaction. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/identifying-and-activating-project-resources-with-mark-salinas/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231026T180000
DTSTAMP:20231009T162017Z
CREATED:20231003T200124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T162017Z
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SUMMARY:Performance Art + Public Space with Jasmine Hearn
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, Public Art Training Camp will feature an artist talk by Pittsburgh-based interdisciplinary artist and award-winning performer Jasmine Hearn. Hearn will share the work of their expansive practice that includes a spectrum of dance traditions and techniques\, care\, sound design\, garment design\, and the archiving of matrilineal memories. As part of their talk\, Hearn will also speak to how their experience and projects have operated in public space. \nThis session is intended to inspire and showcase the power of performance art in public spaces. \nSession Format\n\nIntroduction\nSpeaker Presentation\nAudience Questions and Conversation\n\n  \nAbout Jasmine Hearn\n\nJasmine Hearn is an interdisciplinary artist\, director\, award winning performer\, choreographer\, organizer\, doula\, and teacher. They are committed to performance as an expansive practice that includes a spectrum of dance traditions and techniques\, care\, sound design\, garment design\, and the archiving of matrilineal memories. They give gratitude to Spirit\, their mothers and aunties\, and all the mothering Black people who have supported their moving\, traveling\, remembering body. \nHearn has performed their work at venues such as the Kelly Strayhorn Theater\, Pittsburgh\, PA (2021); New York Live Arts\, New York\, NY (2021); Moody Center for the Arts at Rice University\, Houston\, TX (2021); Danspace Project\, New York\, NY (2019\, 2017); and BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance\, Bronx\, NY (2016). They have also performed with the companies Helen Simoneau Danse\, Urban Bush Women\, and David Dorfman Dance\, among others\, and collaborated with many artists\, including Holly Bass\, Maria Bauman\, Marjani Forté-Saunders\, Gerard & Kelly\, Vanessa German\, Li Harris\, Bill T. Jones\, Solange Knowles\, Ayanah Moor\, Lovie Olivia\, Staycee Pearl\, Alesandra Seutin\, and Alisha B. Wormsley.\nHearn is the recipient of a Cynthia Hazen Polsky and Leon Polsky Rome Prize in Design with collaborator Athena Kokoronis of Domestic Performance Agency (2023)\, a Creative Capital Award (2022)\, New York Dance and Performance “Bessie” Awards for Outstanding Performer (2021\, 2017)\, a Jerome Hill Artist Fellowship (2019)\, and Foundation for Contemporary Arts Emergency Grants (2022\, 2017). They have been awarded residencies through Movement Research\, New York\, NY; Pittsburgh Foundation\, Pittsburgh\, PA; and the Camargo Foundation\, Cassis\, France. \nHearn\, born and raised on occupied lands now known as Houston\, TX\, studied dance and sound with a multitude of teachers\, including their sister\, cousins\, aunties\, instructors\, and friends at family events\, church\, and took class at the Houston Metropolitan Dance Center. They have also been greatly influenced by teachers\, mentors\, and collaborators\, including Byronné J Hearn\, Claudette Nickens Johnson\, Joy KMT\, Barbara Mahler\, Pamela Pietro\, Kendra Portier\, Samita Sinha\, Sandra Organ Solis\, jhon r. stronks\, Sherie van den Wijngaard\, Charmaine Warren\, Marýa Wethers\, Bennalldre Williams\, Marlies Yearby\, and Jawole Willa Jo Zollar. Hearn received a B.A. from Point Park University. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this session is $15. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your transaction. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/performance-art-public-space-with-jasmine-hearn/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Public Art Training Camp,Training for Artists
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230223T180000
DTSTAMP:20221219T172842Z
CREATED:20221102T152421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T172842Z
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SUMMARY:Artists Working In Community
DESCRIPTION:Winter Intensive returns\, starting January 26\, 2023! \nArtists Working in Community is a three-part\, bi-weekly series led by Springboard for the Arts’ Community Development Director\, Ricardo Beaird\, and Community Development Program Manager\, Amanda Cortés. \nUsing Springboard for the Arts’ Handbook for Artists Working in Community as a guide\, Beaird and Cortés will push artists to think about their own passions and goals when it comes to working with communities in the public realm. Honoring the handbook’s definitions of public art and artist\, this series will demonstrate how artists can facilitate community-led projects\, share best practices for community-engaged work\, and develop collaboration skills. \nThis will be a dynamic\, activity-based series with possible homework assignments between sessions. Attendees will be expected to participate and be present throughout the program. \nSessions will be held online via Zoom on Thursdays from 4:00 – 6:00 PM ET\, January 26\, February 9\, and February 23\, 2023. \nAbout Springboard for the Arts\nFounded in 1991\, Springboard for the Arts works at the intersection of arts and economic and community development\, helping local artists and communities thrive together. Our mission is to cultivate vibrant communities by connecting artists with the resources they need to make a living and a life. We define artists broadly\, from any and all disciplines and experiences\, from culture bearers and craft artists to classically trained\, from those who receive commissions to those who sing in choir or carve spoons – recognizing that creative people are in every community and on every block in a city or few acres in a rural area. \nAs a national leader in creative community development\, our approach is rooted in the principles of community organizing and focuses on a “lots of little” strategy that surfaces unrecognized leaders in communities\, builds public narratives from a multiplicity of perspectives and voices; unearths and supports community health and economic vibrancy; and\, creates low-risk on ramps for cross-sector collaboration. This equity-based model centers the lives and experiences of the people in and of the place; values the relationships\, partnerships\, and creative capacity that artists and communities build together and aims to build power and agency for individuals\, neighborhoods and communities. We deliver programs locally and catalyze action nationally by sharing our adaptable strategies through free toolkits\, consulting services\, workshops and trainings. \nAbout Ricardo Beaird\nRicardo Beaird is a theater maker\, teaching artist\, and cheese curd enthusiast originally from Nashville\, Tennessee. Their recent work is informed by the unfinished business of ghosts\, dis/connection through the internet\, and sometimes Beyoncé. In addition to performing with Pangea World Theater\, Park Square Theatre\, Red Eye Theater and Ten Thousand Things Theater\, Beaird is a Core Artist with Full Circle Theatre\, advisory council member with the queer-led theater collective Lightning Rod\, and an Artist Council member for the 2021 and 2022 Northern Spark Arts Festival. Ricardo brings deep experience in collective visioning\, workshop facilitation\, and community organizing. Currently at Springboard for the Arts\, Ricardo supports and co-facilitates the Creative Community Leadership Institute\, a cohort-based learning space for artists\, culture bearers\, community organizers\, and other leaders who want to deepen their impact through creative community building. \nAbout Amanda Cortés\nAmanda works at the intersection of racial justice\, grassroots community development\, art\, and culture. She is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants and draws inspiration from her upbringing in working class\, Latinx communities on Chicago’s southwest side. Her practice includes cultural organizing\, civic engagement\, artist career coaching\, and audio storytelling. Amanda’s independent work explores alternative models for community-owned real estate property with the Pilsen Housing Cooperative\, a limited equity co-op for artists and working families on Chicago’s Lower West Side. Amanda is a board member of the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council in the Twin Cities Metro\, and is a member of the Chicago ACT Collective. In her work at Springboard for the Arts\, Amanda supports logistics for the Creative Community Leadership Institute\, a cohort-based learning space that serves Minnesota\, South Dakota and North Dakota artists\, and Art-Train\, a virtual technical assistance training for artists and staff at government agencies\, community non-profits and arts councils. \nRegistration\nThis three-part series is limited to 25 participants. Registrants must sign up for the entire series; there are no standalone sessions. This series will not be recorded. Please plan accordingly to attend. \nThere are two options for series registration:\n$45 includes a hard copy of the Handbook for Artists Working in Community + shipping. Registration for this option will close on Sunday\, January 8\, 2023 to allow time for shipping.  \n$30 includes a PDF download of the Handbook for Artists Working in Community.    Registration for this option will close at noon on Thursday\, January 26\, 2023. \nIn order to ensure that the Handbook is delivered in time for the series\, we ask that only registrants living within the continental U.S. select the hard copy ticket option. If you reside outside of the continental U.S.\, please select the PDF download ticket option.  \nWhen you select the hard copy ticket option\, you will be prompted to enter your shipping information. \nThe button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will make your ticket selection and complete your purchase. \nRegistration\n  \n 
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/artists-working-in-community/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Symposium/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221110T173000
DTSTAMP:20220902T163356Z
CREATED:20220902T163356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T163356Z
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SUMMARY:Living and Working as an Independent Artist
DESCRIPTION:A goal for many artists\, according to the Pittsburgh Public Art Counts! survey is to live and work as independent artists. For this last session of Public Art Training Camp multimedia artist\, filmmaker\, and engineer Mikael Owunna and fiber and social practice artist Aram Han Sifuentes will present on how they have developed sustainable and independent art practices. Their presentations will touch upon how they transitioned to becoming independent artists and their strategies for doing so. Following their presentations will be discussion with the audience. Participants are encouraged to bring questions. \nAbout Mikael Owunna\nMikael Owunna is a Nigerian American multi-media artist\, filmmaker\, and engineer from Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Exploring the intersections of visual media with engineering\, optics\, Blackness\, and African cosmologies\, his work seeks to elucidate an emancipatory vision of possibility that pushes people beyond all boundaries\, restrictions\, and frontiers. \nOwunna’s work has also been featured in media ranging from the New York Times to CNN\, NPR\, VICE\, and The Guardian. He has been commissioned for major public art installations by organizations including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\, Cleveland Foundation\, Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh\, Pittsburgh International Airport\, and Orange Barrel Media. \nAbout Aram Han Sifuentes\nAram Han Sifuentes is a fiber and social practice artist who creates participatory projects that center immigrant and disenfranchised communities. Solo exhibitions of her work have been presented at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (Chicago)\, Hyde Park Art Center (Chicago)\, Chicago Cultural Center (Chicago)\, Pulitzer Arts Foundation (St. Louis)\, moCa Cleveland (Cleveland)\, and Skirball Cultural Center (Los Angeles). Aram has received numerous awards including 3Arts Award\, 3Arts Next Level Award\, Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship\, Map Fund\, and Joyce Award. She is currently a professor\, adjunct\, at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. \nTickets\nIndividual tickets are Pay What You Can ranging from $12\, $15\, or $20. \nThis registration link will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/living-and-working-as-an-independent-artist/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Symposium/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T173000
DTSTAMP:20220915T150911Z
CREATED:20220902T163452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T150911Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Self-Organization
DESCRIPTION:A common question from respondents to the Pittsburgh Public Art Counts! survey was how can artists self-initiate projects? A thoughtful and fair question\, self-organization can be a way to help artists create opportunities for themselves and others\, develop a wider network\, and reconsider what it means to work in the public realm. Brooklyn-based artists Nataša Prljević and Farideh Sakhaeifar will be leading this session and sharing their experiences as individual artists and as members of HEKLER\, an artist-run platform and transnational collective that focuses on critical and experimental examinations of hospitality and conflict. \nThis session will be held online via Zoom. \nPlease note that this session will take place on a Monday. \nAbout Nataša Prljevic\nNATAŠA PRLJEVIĆ is an artist and cultural worker from Užice\, Serbia based in Brooklyn\, NY. Rooted in collage and assemblage practice\, Prljević is committed to collaboration and collective work which center poetics and politics of conflict\, diasporic intimacy\, and art as a tool for rehearsal of transnational solidarity and imagination. In the past ten years Prljević worked and studied with art and cultural workers\, educators\, healers\, activists\, collectives\, and organizations from all over the world. Prljević is one of the initiators of HEKLER\, an artist-run platform and transnational collective that focuses on critical and experimental examination of hospitality and conflict.  \nAbout Farideh Sakhaeifar\nFarideh Sakhaeifar is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Brooklyn\, NY. Sakhaeifar’s work investigates the politics of conflict\, collective history\, and personal accounts. Since 2018 she has been working collaboratively as a member of HEKLER\, an artist-run collaborative platform that fosters the critical examination of hospitality and conflict. She received her MFA from Cornell University (2011) and her BFA from Azad Art and Architecture University in Iran (2008). \nTickets\nIndividual tickets are Pay What You Can ranging from $12\, $15\, or $20. \nThis registration link will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/artist-self-organization/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Symposium/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221103T173000
DTSTAMP:20220902T163650Z
CREATED:20220902T163650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T163650Z
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SUMMARY:Public Art Opportunities and Applications
DESCRIPTION:Applications for public art commissions and opportunities can be daunting. A large majority of artists who responded to the Pittsburgh Public Art Counts! survey indicated that they have never applied for a public art project because the process was confusing\, they didn’t know how to prepare required documents\, and because they felt as if they didn’t have the necessary experience to be a strong enough candidate. This fourth session of Public Art Training Camp will include a presentation by public art consultant Shelly Willis that will provide information to help artists prepare applications\, self-select before applying to an opportunity\, and demonstrate how an artist’s practice and skills make them eligible for a public art opportunity with no prior public art experience. This session will conclude with discussion. \nThis session will be held online via Zoom. \nAbout Shelly Willis\nShelly Willis has more than three decades of experience planning\, curating\, and managing the production of hundreds of temporary and permanent artworks throughout the country. \nAs the Director of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission’s Public Art Program from 2007-2017 she managed the City and County of Sacramento’s Art in Public Places Programs\, including the $8 million dollar Sacramento International Airport and the $9.5 million Entertainment and Sports Complex public art programs. Willis came to Sacramento after six years of managing the University of Minnesota’s public art program where she also taught public art courses in the Departments of Urban Studies and Landscape Architecture. \nAs a private consultant since 2017 her clients have included\, among others\, the Cities of Sparks\, Nevada\, West Sacramento\, San Leandro\, Palo Alto\, Elk Grove; the Port of Oakland and the County of Sacramento; artist’s Mildred Howard\, Lava Thomas\, and Janet Zweig; The McConnell Foundation\, Sacramento Municipal Utility District\, the Rail Arts District in Napa; and Napa Redevelopment Partners\, Fulcrum Properties\, and Riverview Capital Investments. \nLast year she curated and managed 18 temporary projects throughout the State of California\, as part of the State’s “Your Actions Save Lives” campaign which was designed to keep Californians healthy during the pandemic. \nTickets\nIndividual tickets are Pay What You Can ranging from $12\, $15\, or $20. \nThis registration link will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/public-art-opportunities-and-applications/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Symposium/Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office for Public Art":MAILTO:info@opapgh.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221102T203000
DTSTAMP:20220914T190448Z
CREATED:20220902T163823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T190448Z
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Reviews\, Fall 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Office for Public Art 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: artist Kipp Kobayashi (Los Angeles\, CA); multi-media artist\, filmmaker\, and engineer Mikael Owunna (Pittsburgh\, PA); artist and cultural worker Nataša Prljevic (Brooklyn\, NY); and public art consultant Shelly Willis (Sacramento\, CA). \nParticipants can register for up to TWO review time slots. Registration will close on October 17\, 2022. Registrants will be REQUIRED to submit their portfolios in advance. OPA will contact all registrants on October 18\, 2022 with details and deadlines for portfolio submissions. \nCancellations and no shows will not be refunded. 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. \nAbout the Reviewers\nKipp Kobayashi \nKipp Kobayashi is an artist interested in the traces of human activity and how they transform the structures and systems of our physical world into living entities of our collective thoughts\, action and experiences. His work stems from his background growing up as an Asian American which has led to a lifelong interest in deconstructing our preconceived notions of who we are and what we are; breaking them down into the most basic elements of human and natural factors to better understand the unique sets of combinations and patterns that define a more nuanced interpretation of identity and cultural belonging. \nMikael Owunna \nMikael Owunna is a Nigerian American multi-media artist\, filmmaker\, and engineer from Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania. Exploring the intersections of visual media with engineering\, optics\, Blackness\, and African cosmologies\, his work seeks to elucidate an emancipatory vision of possibility that pushes people beyond all boundaries\, restrictions\, and frontiers. \nOwunna’s work has also been featured in media ranging from the New York Times to CNN\, NPR\, VICE\, and The Guardian. He has been commissioned for major public art installations by organizations including the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra\, Cleveland Foundation\, Contemporary Art Museum Raleigh\, Pittsburgh International Airport\, and Orange Barrel Media. \nNataša Prljevic \nNATAŠA PRLJEVIĆ is an artist and cultural worker from Užice\, Serbia based in Brooklyn\, NY. Rooted in collage and assemblage practice\, Prljević is committed to collaboration and collective work which center poetics and politics of conflict\, diasporic intimacy\, and art as a tool for rehearsal of transnational solidarity and imagination. In the past ten years Prljević worked and studied with art and cultural workers\, educators\, healers\, activists\, collectives\, and organizations from all over the world. Prljević is one of the initiators of HEKLER\, an artist-run platform and transnational collective that focuses on critical and experimental examination of hospitality and conflict.  \nShelly Willis \nShelly Willis has more than three decades of experience planning\, curating\, and managing the production of hundreds of temporary and permanent artworks throughout the country. \nAs the Director of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission’s Public Art Program from 2007-2017 she managed the City and County of Sacramento’s Art in Public Places Programs\, including the $8 million dollar Sacramento International Airport and the $9.5 million Entertainment and Sports Complex public art programs. Willis came to Sacramento after six years of managing the University of Minnesota’s public art program where she also taught public art courses in the Departments of Urban Studies and Landscape Architecture. \nAs a private consultant since 2017 her clients have included\, among others\, the Cities of Sparks\, Nevada\, West Sacramento\, San Leandro\, Palo Alto\, Elk Grove; the Port of Oakland and the County of Sacramento; artist’s Mildred Howard\, Lava Thomas\, and Janet Zweig; The McConnell Foundation\, Sacramento Municipal Utility District\, the Rail Arts District in Napa; and Napa Redevelopment Partners\, Fulcrum Properties\, and Riverview Capital Investments. \nLast year she curated and managed 18 temporary projects throughout the State of California\, as part of the State’s “Your Actions Save Lives” campaign which was designed to keep Californian’s healthy during the pandemic. \nRegistration\nRegistration is $12 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/portfolio-reviews-fall-2022/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Training for Artists
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SUMMARY:Make the Jump: Shifting Artistic Ideas
DESCRIPTION:Make the Jump: Shifting Artistic Ideas features presentations by artists Kipp Kobayashi and Clayton Merrell followed by discussion with the audience. Kobayashi’s and Merrell’s session will focus on needs\, expressed by local artists\, to learn how to make the leap from a solo studio practice to working on public art projects that involve navigating different environments\, working with different materials\, collaborating with design teams\, and relying on installers. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring questions relating to this topic to the session. \nThis session will be held online via Zoom. \nAbout Kipp Kobayashi\nKipp Kobayashi is an artist interested in the traces of human activity and how they transform the structures and systems of our physical world into living entities of our collective thoughts\, action and experiences. His work stems from his background growing up as an Asian American which has led to a lifelong interest in deconstructing our preconceived notions of who we are and what we are; breaking them down into the most basic elements of human and natural factors to better understand the unique sets of combinations and patterns that define a more nuanced interpretation of identity and cultural belonging. \nAbout Clayton Merrell\nClayton Merrell is a Professor of Art at Carnegie Mellon University. He earned an MFA in painting from Yale\, and has received awards/grants from the Fulbright Foundation\, ProArts\, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts\, Skowhegan\, Millay Colony\, Blue Mountain Center\, Vermont Studio Center\, Artists Image Resource and Roswell Artist-In-Residence Foundation. He was 2005 Artist of the Year at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. His work is collected and exhibited widely\, including exhibitions at the Smithsonian Institution; Concept Gallery\, Pittsburgh; A+D Gallery\, Chicago; the Westmoreland Museum; the American Embassy in Belize; and Chautauqua. In 2015 the Pittsburgh International Airport installed a 69\,000 square foot terrazzo floor based on his design. \nTickets\nIndividual tickets are Pay What You Can ranging from $12\, $15\, or $20. \nThis registration link will redirect you to Eventbrite where you will complete your registration. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/make-the-jump-shifting-artistic-ideas/
LOCATION:Zoom Video Conference
CATEGORIES:Public Art Training Camp,Symposium/Conference
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