Saturday, January 29, 2011

Mattress Factory, Dr. Thompson will present The Edge of the Road is Listening



Dr. Thompson's forthcoming book,
Aesthetic of the Cool

Explore the African roots of Queloides: Race & Racism in Cuban Contemporary Art and Cuban art & culture with Robert Farris Thompson. An acclaimed author, he is America's most prominent scholar of African art and its influence on American and Caribbean art and music. Dr. Thompson will present The Edge of the Road is Listening: The Art and Origin of an Afro-Cuban God on Thursday, February 3rd at 7pm.

more info

The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art that presents art you can get into — room-sized environments, created by in-residence artists. Located in the historic Mexican War Streets of Pittsburgh’s North Side since 1977, the Mattress Factory is one of few museums of its kind anywhere.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

WildCard presents the art of Ryder Henry


Looking forward to this!



from WildCard in Lawrenceville

This is another show I'm excited about as a sci-fi fan: East Liberty artist Ryder Henry creates incredible handmade cities and future spaceships from reclaimed materials, as well as creating visual art based on the sculptures. Hard to describe, amazing to see. I hope you'll join us for the opening on Friday, February 11!

WildCard presents Ryder Henry’s “4 Lydia Was…was, is, and will be a great space nation”series on Friday, February 11, from 6-9 p.m.

Pittsburgh, PA

After a variety of visual art including painting, photography, screen printing, and even embroidery, WildCard is proud to present its first show incorporating sculpture, “4 Lydia Was… was, is, and will be a great space nation” featuring the work of multi-disciplinary artist Ryder Henry.

A resident of East Liberty, Henry creates spaceships and a large model city out of repurposed cardboard, as well as creating painting based on his own sculptural works. The city incorporates everyday designs along with fantastic future buildings, while Henry’s spaceship models create a marvelous, anachronistic history of space travel. The model ships and city are made from a variety of household ingredients. Henry’s paintings often reflect views and landscapes from perspectives within the model city.

Henry, whose work has been featured at the Pittsburgh Visionary Arts Festival, the Mattress Factory, Gallery Chiz, Panza Gallery BoxHeart Gallery, says of this new show that it “will feature a new vehicle for conveying small buildings.”

Opening night is Friday, February 11 from 6 to 9pm, featuring free drinks, refreshments, and music. Pieces will be available for viewing as well as for sale. The show will be up at WildCard’s gallery through March.

WildCard
4209 Butler St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
41.224.2651

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am to 7pm
Thursday until 9pm
Sunday 12pm to 6pm

Sample photographs are below. For more photos, video, or to arrange interviews, please contact
matthewbuchholz76(AT)gmail.com or Ryder Henry at ryderhenry(AT)yahoo.com.


to see larger images check out his website.
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Gallery 4 in Shadyside, Looking Forward


Most out there (should) know how hard it is for an art gallery to survive. Most that keep their heads above water rely on other means of income whether that be framing, space rental or other services. I'm not aware of Gallery 4's specific situation but I see they are giving it a go via Pgh City Paper ads. Their upcoming shows for the year caught my attention to be sure:

March Salon Style Competition Release (contact gallery for more info)

April recent works for Shervin Iranshahr

April 29 Kentucky Ave School benefit

May recent works by Jesse Best

June new works by Shawn Roberts

August opening of Release winner

September recent works by Brian Holderman



Gallery 4

Address 206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206
Phone (877)yinzart or 412.363.5050
Website www.thegallery4.us
Hours Tues - Sat: 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

The Glass Menagerie, New Hazlett Theater, March 5, 2011–March 13, 2011

The Glass Menagerie
By Tennessee Williams

Directed by Richard Keitel

Presented by Prime Stage Theatre

March 5, 2011–March 13, 2011
Friday & Saturday @ 8:00 PM
Sunday @ 2:30 PM


This warm, deeply personal drama is set in a cramped St. Louis apartment. Tom Wingfield introduces the audience to his family and this memory play of his past. Abandoned by the father, the Wingfields now live in a world of dreams and illusions. His mother, Amanda, refusing to accept the limitations of her children, romanticizes in the belief that she was a wealthy Southern belle with many "gentlemen callers." His sister, Laura, who he dearly loves, is painfully shy and lives in a fantasy world of her father's phonograph records and fragile, miniature, glass animals -- "the menagerie." Can Tom realize his dreams and bring hope to his family?

Website: http://www.primestage.com/

Venue: New Hazlett Theater; 6 Allegheny Square E.; Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Tickets: Youth $10; Senior $15; Adult $20
Purchase tickets online: http://www.proartstickets.org/events/view/640

Contact for more information: 724-773-0700/marketing@primestage.com
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Tugboat Print Shop News, Event Today


short notice, an event today from tugboat printshop

It's a brand new year and we have been focusing on many new woodblock prints ~ here's the first little batch! We hope you like them! Tugboat Printshop will be open for local Pittsburgh shoppers on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 1:00-4:00pm. Just in time for Valentine's Day gifts for your February sweeties! You can find us at 298 Main St. (Lawrenceville) Pittsburgh. Stay tuned, folks! We have much we plan to share in the coming months. As always, progress on all of our new prints can be followed daily on our FACEBOOK.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Paul Thek: Diver, A Retrospective CMOA Heinz Galleries, Pittsburgh PA



Paul Thek: Diver, A Retrospective

February 5–May 1, 2011
Heinz Galleries


Paul Thek: Diver, A Retrospective is the first major museum exhibition in the United States to review the career of this groundbreaking American artist. Thek’s best-known work is unique in form and unusual in its concerns, yet he found common ground with other artists of his generation and gave voice to powerful social and philosophical currents in the broader culture of the 1960s and 1970s. His art could be simultaneously intensely spiritual and insistently profane, lyrical and base. At a time when artists were known for their signature styles, he refused that kind of success, producing architecturally scaled collaborative installations as well as small pieces that were quiet, contemplative, and private. In the 1980s, Thek was largely forgotten, but in the last decade and a half, extensive research on his career has been done in Europe. This will be the first major treatment of his work in his own country.

Related programs: Culture Club, February 17; Lecture: Paul Thek, The Artist’s Artist, February 19; “Bound Together” Book Club, March 3; Lecture: Catholicism, the Body, and the Art of Paul Thek, March 31; Religion and the Body: A Visit to the Relics of St. Anthony’s Chapel, April 2.

The exhibition is co-organized by Lynn Zelevansky, The Henry J. Heinz II Director of Carnegie Museum of Art, and Elisabeth Sussman, Sondra Gilman Curator of Photography at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.

Support for Paul Thek: Diver, A Retrospective is provided by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, The Dietrich Foundation, and Gail and Tony Ganz. Major support for Carnegie Museum of Art’s presentation is provided by The Henry L. Hillman Fund, the Virginia Kaufman Fund, The Fellows of Carnegie Museum of Art, the Beal Publication Fund, Ann and Marty McGuinn, and Agnes Gund.


image details courtesy of cmoa:

Installation view of Paul Thek’s Fishman in the courtyard of the Stable Gallery, 33 East 74th Street, New York, 1969
Photo: John D. Schiff; courtesy the Leo Baeck Institute, New York

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Silver Eye Center for Photography Bigger Picture Programs


The Bigger Picture Launches in January 2011
Professional Development and Creative Workshops for Photographers and Visual Artists

The Silver Eye Center for Photography is pleased to announce the launch of The Bigger Picture, a new initiative designed to connect you to the knowledge, training and resources needed to take your professional career and creative vision to the next level.

The Bigger Picture’s monthly workshops are organized around three tracks — acquiring new business and communication skills; optimizing digital technologies, web and social media to build and retain audiences, patrons and clients; and finding new, innovative ways to stretch your creative vision and practice.

Classes begin this January and are offered at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. Programs will take place at Silver Eye’s South Side facility and at other venues throughout the city, including Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Robert Morris University and the WYEP-FM Community Education Center.

While developed specifically for fine art and other photographers, these workshops are applicable to any visual artist who wishes to better define their strategic vision or attain their creative and entrepreneurial goals.

The Bigger Picture is made possible in part through a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund and the support of The Fine Foundation.

Become a member of Silver Eye and enjoy course discounts.

Our instructors represent some of the region and country’s most accomplished and innovative practitioners, who will offer expert guidance and inside perspectives on the field. Aaron Blum, Silver Eye’s Education Coordinator is also available for consultation on which courses to select and to answer any of your other questions. And, in your classes and at our quarterly social gatherings, you’ll meet and network with other participating artists who share your passions and interests.

Full and partial tuition assistance available to eligible students.

We will offer over twenty full and partial scholarships for workshops beginning in February 2011, through the generous support of a Seed Award from The Sprout Fund. You may apply for tuition support for up to two classes through June 2011. Scholarships do not cover materials fees, which remain the responsibility of the student, and are available until funding has been expended. Click here to download the scholarship eligibility requirements and form.

Enroll for 3 courses and earn a 25% discount off your next class!

We are now taking registrations on a first-come, first-served basis for our first workshops beginning in January 2011. New courses are being continually added to the schedule, so please check back regularly for updates and news. Click here to register and for full descriptions of the following classes:

Digital SLR Camera Basics with Aaron Blum, Silver Eye Education Coordinator
Saturday, January 8, 2011, 9 am-12 pm

Adobe Photoshop for Photographers with Aaron Blum, Silver Eye Education Coordinator
Saturday, January 22; Sunday, January 23, 2011, 1-4 pm

Digital Fine Art Printing with Master Printer John Mannion, Light Work,

Syracuse, NY
Saturday February 12, 2011, 10 am-3 pm

Writing for Artists with Sarah Schmerler, Contributing Art Critic, The New York Times
Sunday, February 27, 2011, 1-5pm

Self-Publishing Your Photography or Art Book with Christine Holtz, Associate Professor of Media Arts, Robert Morris University
Saturday, March 19, 1-4 pm

www.silvereye.org

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

TENacity: An exhibition of glass art at PGC handmade by 30 local artists


TENacity

Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 4 at 6pm
An exhibition of glass art at PGC handmade by 30 local artists

Hodge Gallery: Upcoming Exhibition

TENacity

February 4 - April 17, 2011

For 10 years Pittsburgh Glass Center has grown a thriving community of glass artists. Over 30 local glass artists will reflect on events from the last 10 years ranging from Hurricane Katrina to the birth of their first child and create new work based on a historic event.

Jessica Amarnek
Jason Bauer
Dave Born
Daviea Davis
Diana Dugina Riebling
Darlene Durrwachter Rushing
Chris Clarke
Brian Engel
Matt Eskuche
Melissa Fitzgerald
Jason Forck
Arthur Guilford
Drew Hine
Chris Hofmann
Leslie Kaplan
Theo Keller
Adam Kenney
Samantha Laffey
Joe Lappa
Zachary Layhew
Mike Mangiafico
Heather McElwee
Jeffrey Phelps
Gillian Preston
Heather Joy Puskarich
Elizabeth Potenza
Travis Rohrbaugh
Nick Russo
Jessica Rutherford
Becky Smith

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Pittsburgh Glass Center | 5472 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 | 412-365-2145

Hours

CLOSED Monday

Tuesday thru Thursday
10 am – 7 pm

Friday thru Sunday
10 am – 4 pm

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Friday, January 28, 2011

GPAC Artist Opportunity Grants Due March 1, 2011

Artist Opportunity Grants

  • Next Deadline: Tuesday, March 1, 2011
  • Eligible Applicants: Individual Artists*
  • Maximum Grant: $1,500

Greater Pittsburgh Artist Opportunity Grants help advance the careers of individual artists by providing funds to support expenses related to specific, extraordinary opportunities that have the potential to significantly impact an artist's work and professional development. Grants range from $250 to $1,500. To get started, download the Guidelines & Application.

An opportunity may be one of many things - An invitation to exhibit at a prestigious gallery, to audition for a major dance company, to study with a mentor or renowned teacher. It might be juried in some way or available only through a competitive selection process. In any case, it should not duplicate experiences the artist has had in the course of his or her ongoing work, and it must lead to professional growth in the artist's career in a clear and meaningful way.

NOTE: This grant does NOT fund art projects or the creation of new works of art. It is intended to fund professional growth opportunities for artists! If you are unclear about this distinction, feel free to contact GPAC staff to discuss your opportunity before applying. For examples of opportunities, please view the previously-funded applicants.

To get started, download the Guidelines & Application or Printable Guidelines . Previously funded grantees, please fill out a Final Report (Survey Monkey).

Questions? Contact David SealsThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it at 412.391.2060 x 227.

go to their site for more info
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is currently accepting entries for the 2011 DATA Awards

The Pittsburgh Technolog Council is now accepting entries for this year’s Design, Art and Technology Awards. This year features new categories, new prizes and a new venue Downtown Pittsburgh! Click here to download a 2011 DATA AWARD ENTRY FORM.

2011 DATA AWARD ENTRY DETAILS:
ALL SUBMISSIONS DUE FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is currently accepting entries for the 2011 DATA Awards in following categories:

The Maker Award:
The company or individual who has created the most creative and innovative marketplace design. Including, but not limited to, product design, industrial design, interface or related applications.

The Icon Award:
The company or individual who has used emerging technologies to create visibility through innovative user experiences. Including but not limited to web and mobile applications, video, flash or any other new media marketing strategies.*

The Joy Stick Award:
The company or individual who has created the most compelling electronic game. Including but not limited to video games, animation, edutainment or gaming crossover technology.

The Art + Technology Award:
The company or individual who has created the most innovative work of art incorporating technology or technology-themed content. Finalists in this category will be invited to participate in the New Media Exhibition that accompanies the awards ceremony, and to show their work at an exhibition at the 15 Minutes Gallery in 2011/12. All media will be considered, including visual arts, music, video, sculpture, etc.

THE CRIB (Creative Rooms in Business) Award:
Pittsburgh’s most creative workplace. This award celebrates creative work environments, incorporating non-traditional design, unique methods of company community, artwork or space that encourages creativity.

GRAND PRIZE:
The Pittsburgh-to-Hollywood Awards: The region’s top entertainment technology companies are going to Hollywood! As part of the Pittsburgh Entertainment Technology (PET) Project, several of the region’s most creative tech companies will be awarded an opportunity to pitch their work to leading film industry professionals on the West Coast in July 2011. This trade mission will include the opportunity to showcase regionally-created products that interface with the national film industry – including, but not limited to, gaming, product design, mobile applications, robotics, new media advertising, merchandising, web and video.

For full details visit: www.15minutesgallery.org or www.pghentertainmenttech.org.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Electric Love- Erotic Art Exhibition


Mahalah McWilliams:

Sam Thorp:


Electric Love- Erotic Art Exhibition

Come down to the heart of the South Side for Mahalah McWilliams' Pittsburgh debut! Electric Love is a neon collection of figure paintings inspired by night lights, music, love, and one human body meeting another. Featuring guest artist Sam Thorp.
Prints and originals for sale.

Feb. 4th-6th 12pm-6pm
Feb. 11th-13th 12pm-6pm

The Historic Home of Philip Benz
2112 Sarah St.
Pittsburgh PA 15203
412.379.0650

Meet the artists and refreshments @ 1pm and 5pm

Facebook event page
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Art Energy Design: Why Local Art and Design Is Better Overall, Pittsburgh PA

A great example of local art and design being the better choice in terms of quality and community...

Art Energy Design's Power Flowers and Curious Creatures...

(Blogger isn't being agreeable to the embedded code from youtube so here's the direct link.)



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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Art Out Of The Box Project, Call for Artists, Pittsburgh PA



from Bill Peduto's site:

The Art Out of the Box project sets up artist studios in modified trailer boxes in five neighborhoods (Friendship, Lawrenceville, Polish Hill, South Side, and Central Northside). Pittsburgh City artists chosen to participate in each of these “Art Boxes” will have one week (40 hours) to create an original piece of visual art. The Art Boxes will be open to the public so that residents can see the artistic experience firsthand and interact with the artists. The goal is to demystify the creative process, create conversation about the value and importance of local art and to connect artists with community development groups and community residents. The entire process will be filmed by artist Chris Ivey and the resulting works of art — along with the documentaries — will be shown at a public art exhibit as part of the Downtown Gallery Crawl. The artworks will ultimately be donated to community development centers in the neighborhoods where they were created.

The concept was created by artist Samantha McDonough who has a longtime interest in community-based art initiatives and who will be the project manager. Art Out of the Box has the support of the following groups: The Sprout Fund, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, Friendship Development Associates, South Side Local Development Company, Polish Hill Civic Association, Central Northside Neighborhood Council and The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.

Those professional artists — new or established — interested in participating in an Art Box residency can find out more information at the Art Out of the Box website and can download an application here. They’re looking for artists who have “outgoing personalities” and who can engage with the public while working. Applications will be accepted between January 17 and 5 p.m. on February 18, 2011. Chosen artists will receive a fee of $720 and an additional $250 materials stipend.

Art out of the Box on Facebook

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Cultural District January 28 Gallery Crawl, Pittsburgh PA


The Friday Gallery Crawl Downtown on Jan 28, 2011 will give you another chance to Heidi Tucker's work at SPACE Gallery.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Mysterious Letters Project Needs Your Help



Good to see Lenka and Michael back at it (consider donating to keep the projects going):



Kickstarter link here.

The Mysterious Letters blog going back to the start in 2009


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Call for artists for the Atrocity Exhibition (Morose and Macabre's House of Oddities)




Call for artists for the Atrocity Exhibition (Morose and Macbre's House of Oddities)

We are looking for HAND CRAFTED wares of a darker nature from established crafters/artisans that will fit with the DARKER theme of Atrocity. We are looking for corset makers, leather workers, sculptors, artists who play with... dead things....so on and so forth....
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Art All Night 2011 will be held on April 30-May 1 in Lawrenceville, Pgh PA

www.artallnight.org

Art All Night starts at 4pm Saturday, April 30 until Sunday 2pm.

at the old Iron City Brewery

Online registration for artwork and volunteering is up.

This year make sure your visual 2d artwork is ready to hang on the wall. In years past people like myself were there to prep artwork which was not ready to hang, no more going forward.

Year Number 14!!!

The 14th annual Art All Night will be held April 30th and May 1st, 2011. We will be returning to the Iron City Brewery for a second year and starting 2 hours earlier!
Registration is from 10am to 2pm on Saturday the 30th and the show opens at 4pm. Children's actvities start when the show opens.

Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Any questions? Please emailinfo(AT)artallnight.org or visit www.artallnight.org.

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Art-All-Night mailing list
Art-All-Night@artallnight.org
http://www.artallnight.com/mailman/listinfo/art-all-night

The 14th Annual Art All Night is looking for artists who want to participate in a LIVE collaborative painting event at this year's all-night art extravaganza. The painting will take place from 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30th to 2 a.m. Sunday, May 1st.We need several artists who can embody Lawrenceville's collaborative spirit and partner w...ith other artists to build on each other's work. Throughout the night, artists will be matched up, given a theme and a very large canvas and set free. Each artist will be assigned a limited block of time and the crowd will watch as the artistic visions evolve. The resulting art will benefit future Art All Night events.

Interested? Contact Art All Night's on-site art team at onsiteart(AT)artallnight.org, for more information.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Getting Closer, Fe Arts Gallery Jan 21 2011

What is the shape of intimacy in the digital age? What are its values? What does it mean to 'connect'?

*GETTING CLOSER* brings together digital artists working with cutting-edge technologies who address connection across physical and metaphorical distances by producing new ways of initiating and exploring intimacy.

((http://gettingcloser.net/)) homepage animation by Nicolas Sassoon

Participating artists include:
Kaja Cxzy Andersen <http://cxzy.biz/>
Zach Blas <http://users.design.ucla.edu/%7Ezblas/>
Petra Cortright <http://www.petracortright.com/>
Francoise Gamma <http://francoisegamma.computersclub.org/>
Alexandra Gorczynski <http://hologramcity.blogspot.com/>
Riley Harmon <http://rileyharmon.com/>
Sara Ludy <http://saraludy.com/> and Nicolas
Sassoon<http://youmakemesohappy.blogspot.com/>
(w/ Krist Wood <http://www.kristwood.com/>)
Rosa Menkman <http://rosa-menkman.blogspot.com/>
A. Bill Miller <http://master-list2000.com/abillmiller/>
Rafael Rozendaal <http://www.newrafael.com/>
Liz Rywelski <http://lizrywelski.com/>
<http://lizrywelski.com/>
Curated by Lindsay Howard


January 21st-March 1st, 2011
Opening: Friday January 21st 7pm-9pm

Presented by Fe Arts Gallery
4102 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201

Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday 12 - 3 pm


RSVP on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156445824405130>
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

The Pittsburgh Art Blog on Twitter...Finally



Tell your friends! Tweet away! Pgh Art Blog on Twitter!


I'll be tweeting things that will not be posted on the blog so it will be worth following.
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

New work from Artist Ben Kehoe



New work from artist Ben Kehoe: A Shrew's Shrew

12" x 12" - Acrylic on cradled wooden board

It's in a show at the Utility Board Store in Upland, Ca.


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Monday, January 10, 2011

Lindy Hazel's surreal photography is on display at Remedy Bar and Restaurant, Lawrenceville Pgh PA



Lindy Hazel's surreal photography is on display at Remedy Bar and Restaurant.

Through to January 30, 2011...

5121 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
(412) 781-6771
Bus: Butler St at 52ND
Get directions

Hours of operation:

Monday: 4pm - 2am
Tuesday - Friday: 3pm - 2am
Saturday: 4pm - 2am
Sunday: 12:30pm - 2am

Remedy's Beer and Food Blog.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Benefit Art Exhibition for the Kullu Valley Bike Project at Mendelson Gallery



Benefit Art Exhibition for the Kullu Valley Bike Project at Mendelson Gallery

Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 20th 6 - 9 pm
Refreshments with music by the David Landes Trio

Also open on
Friday, Jan. 21st 2011 Noon - 5 pm
Saturday, Jan. 22nd Noon - 5 pm

Mendelson Gallery
5874 Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside

Several months ago, during a Penn Avenue Unblurred, an open community painting party took place at Bob Ziller's studio: Spread out on the floor were three 30 ft. sheets of archival watercolor paper. Cheerful participants then rode bicycles with painted tires across the paper - the results are the remarkable paintings on display, priced from $50 to $1000.

Proceeds from the sale of these artworks will benefit the Kullu Valley Bike Project, working in tandem with Kullu Project and PGH East Rotary Club, enabling local bike missionary Grady Minnis to set up a cooperative bike center at the Kullu Orphanage in India's beautiful Kullu Valley.

For more information, please go to: http://www.kvbp.org
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Jenn Wertz and John Buynak Art Exhibit Jan 14,15 2011



Come see the art of Jenn Wertz and John Buynak in a limited engagement exhibit featuring Engine House 25 wines.

Engine House 25 Gallery, 3337 Penn Avenue, Lawrenceville (Pgh PA)

Friday, January 14 at 7:00pm - January 15 at 10:00pm

Facebook link.
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Artist Kathryn Carr at Gallery Sim, Pgh PA Southside


Gallery Sim 1735 E. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 (South Side)


Opening reception, Sunday Jan 16th, 2011 from 1-4 pm.


from Kathryn Carr's website:


I've been working on lots of new paper cuts for this upcoming art show at Gallery Sim. A selection of my art will be a line of images that hits upon some man made disasters, atom bombs, toxic waste, colony collapse disorder.....
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Pittsburgh Art For Sale, Part 2, Yes by Pgh Artists...


Pittsburgh Art For Sale, Part 2, celebrates artists who delve into subject matter unrelated to the physical region in which they live...


Pgh Art For Sale, Part 1 does as well for the most part.

For more information you can visit the website highlighted with the artist names below.


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Charles A Smith II


charles(AT)artistcharlessmith.com

Thai Folklore
Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24" x 30"
Price: $1,800.00 Original/Print: Both



For Our Sins
Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24" x 30"
Price: $600.00 Original/Print: Both


Romanesque #1
Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 24" x 30"
Price: $800.00 Original/Print: Both






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Michael Lotenero


412-417-6021
Figueres:
60” x 40”
oils, acrylic and
varnish on canvas
$5,500.00



Barceloneta I:
72” x 72”
oils, acrylic and
varnish on canvas
$10,500.00


Barceloneta II:
40” x 60”
oils, acrylic and
varnish on canvas
$5,500.00


La Merce:
72” x 72”
oils, acrylic and
varnish on canvas
$10,500.00



La Rambla:
38” x 50”
oils, acrylic and
varnish on canvas
$4,500.00


Cadaques:
72” x 72”
oils, acrylic and
varnish on canvas
$10,500.00


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David Edwards

Artist and CEO: Art Energy Design
Ph. 412-487-0621

Original Pastel Works:

1. North Sea at Night, 20" x 20" Pastel, Framed and matted under glass. $350



2. Dutch Sea Scape, 20" x 22" Pastel, Framed and matted under glass. $ 350



3. Goldfinch after Carel Fabritius Pastel, 16'' x 20'' Framed and matted under glass. $450



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Rick Byerly

rick(AT)uniquetake.com

412-400-3778

Archival Fine Art Photography Prints Matted in Black or White to 20 by 24"
One Time Series of 50

For larger preview images please email me.


Lit Up, 20 by 24", $600




Facial Etchings, 20 by 24", $600




Devil in the Floor, 20 by 24", $600




Headed, 20 by 24", $600


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Art of Battle at Belvedere's Sunday Jan 16 2011 7pm


Belvedere's 4016 Butler St

Sunday, January 16, 2011 at 7:00pm - January 17 at 12:00am


Come support these talented artists as they battle it out for a $500 cash prize. Art pieces will be crowd judged along with a rotating panel of guest judges. Bring some cash with you because the non winning pieces will be up for sale, first come first serve!

Competing artists this month are Lauren Toohey, Brian James Gonnella, Rashad Jamal, and Dallah Cesen. Dr Strange K and your boy Hank D will be kicken some beats and freestyles to keep you entertained.

Doors at 7 pm, painting begins at 8 sharp, judging at midnight!
Drink specials are from 7-9pm, $2 STRAUBS...

Facebook link.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.

Fry vs. Frey. "Blood & Flannel" Artists John Freyvogel & Johnny Fry showing new work at Artform in celebration of a book release.




Fry vs. Frey. "Blood & Flannel"
Artists John Freyvogel & Johnny Fry showing new work at Artform in celebration
of a book release.

Opening Saturday, January 8, 2011 · 6:00pm - 9:00pm.
Show runs till Feb 11.

Images above of John Freyvogel's artwork.

Artform Gallery & Tattoo
2603 Leechburg Rd. Lower Burrell, PA 15068.
724-212-3153
http://www.artformtattoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/artformtattoo
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art Blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20,2007. pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.

the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh artist advocate rick byerly.