RMU Media Arts Gallery, New Downtown Pittsburgh Art Gallery, Robert Morris University

Press Release from RMU Media Arts Gallery:

New RMU Media Arts Gallery Opens with "Brit by Brit"

Moon Township, Pa., March 12, 2008 - The Robert Morris University (RMU) Media Arts Gallery will present "Brit by Brit - Contemporary Ceramics by Rod Bugg and Stephen Dixon" from March 19 through April 19. The opening reception is set for Thursday, March 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m.

"Brit by Brit" is the inaugural exhibition in the gallery's new location at the RMU building at 600 Fifth Ave. in downtown Pittsburgh. It is free and open to the public.

Rod Bugg is the former principal of the Wimbledon School of Art and was the chair of the United Kingdom Higher Education Funding Council. His recent work focuses primarily on sculpture in clay and related drawings, which also will be featured at the RMU exhibition.

Stephen Dixon currently is a professorial research fellow in contemporary crafts at Manchester Metropolitan University, investigating political narrative and the contemporary printed image in ceramics. His work at "Brit by Brit" is supported in part by the British Council.

"Brit by Brit" is a study in contrasts. Bugg's floor and wall-based modular ceramic sculptures reflect a minimalist aesthetic that is influenced by Italian landscapes, based on Bugg's frequent visits to that country. Dixon, on the other hand, uses traditional ceramic forms such as plates and pots to convey politically charged social commentary.

"The exhibition will highlight the new Media Arts Gallery, which was designed by Edge Studio, as one of the most exciting public spaces in downtown Pittsburgh and one of the best in the region for seeing art in all its forms," said Timothy Hadfield, head of the Department of Media Arts at RMU.

The exhibition coincides with the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts 42nd Annual Conference, which takes places March 19-22 at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh. The exhibition will have extended hours those days, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From March 24 through April 19, the exhibition will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Pittsburgh NCECA art openings happening from Wednesday March 19 to Saturday March 22 2008

Pittsburgh NCECA related art openings happening from Wednesday March 19 to Saturday March 22 2008

and remember the main guide for all exhibits is here: http://pittsburghgalleries.blogspot.com/2008/03/nceca-pittsburgh-art-events-pgh-main.html

Wednesday March 19, 2008

McGuinn Gallery, Heinz History Center, 1212 Smallman Street, 412-454-6352. Strip District. Reception Mar 19, 4:30-6:00p.m. Three ceramics related shows. · Out of Madness – Seven Potters Follow Ohr, · Pots by the River: Treasures from the Waynesburg University Collection, · Women with Wood – Three Generations.

Society for Contemporary Craft, 2100 Smallman Street, 412-261-7003. Strip District. Reception Mar 19, 4:00-6:30p.m. · Voices, 2008 NCECA Invitational Exhibition.

Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery, 5833 Ellsworth Avenue, 412-441-5200. Reception Mar 19, 11:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. · Japanese Threads. The show will feature many internationally renowned artists who have studied in Japan or been influenced by it’s ceramic history.
Gallerie Chiz, 5831 Ellsworth Avenue, 412-441-6005. Reception Mar 19, 1:00-6:00p.m. · Tacitly Tactile

Thursday March 20,2008

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 6300 Fifth Avenue, 412-361-0873. Reception Mar 20, 5:00-8:00p.m. Receptions for 3 art exhibits at The Marshall Building (big yellow bldg): · NCECA Regional Student Juried Exhibiton, · Material Translations: Pinch, Coil, Slab, and · Earth and Fire (Associated Artists of Pittsburgh). and in the Scaife Building: Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m for · BackTalk New works from emerging Canadian artists.

Borelli Edwards Gallery, 3583 Butler Street, 412-687-2616. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-9:00p.m. Lawrenceville. · Cleveland Institute of Art Ceramics Program: 1978-2008 and · Composite: Works by Ohio University Faculty and Graduate Students.

Penn Avenue Pottery, 1905 Penn Avenue, 724-785-6338. Strip District. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Strip Artists: Dale Huffman at the Penn Avenue Pottery.

Asian Influences, 3513 Butler Street, 412-621-3530. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. Lawrenceville. · Tea Bowls and teabowls. Exhibition of 30 bowls both traditional and non traditional styles and techniques.

Trinity Gallery, 4747 Hatfield Street, 412-687-2458. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. · Topographies: Recent Sculpture by David S. East and Paul Sacaridiz. Considering notions of mapping and landscape in both literal and psychological terms, the exhibition Topographies will present recent sculpture by David S. East and Paul Sacaridiz.

Hawk Studios and Gallery, 5208 Butler Street, 412-781-3569. Reception Mar 20, 9:00a.m.-6:00p.m. · Keystone Connections, Pennsylvania ceramic artists.

Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space, 4919 Penn Avenue, 412-362-0274. Reception Mar 20, 7:00-9:00p.m. · Americana Refigured. Ceramic figurative show focusing on contemporary ideals and what it means to live in todays American society.

Imagebox Gallery, 4933 Penn Avenue, 412-441-0930. Reception Mar 20, 6:00- 9:00p.m. · Raku Dreams, John Dorinsky. The works in this exhibition are part of an ongoing series devoted to the expression of dream imagery using the Raku ceramic firing process.

The Clay Penn, 5111 Penn Avenue, 412-361-2540. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Decalcomania, Recent Ceramic Work by Laura Jean McLaughlin.

The Ellis Armory, 6425 Fifth Avenue, (Penn Avenue at Putnam) 412-860-3508. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. 15 Art Exhibits!

The Ellis School, 6425 Fifth Avenue, 412 -860-3508. Reception Mar 20, 6:00-8:00p.m. · From A Women’s Hand: Past Visions – Present Realities.

Robert Morris University Gallery, 600 5th Avenue, 412-397-6881. Reception Mar 20, 5:30-8:00p.m. · Brit by Brit: Contrasting contemporary ceramics by British artists Rod Bugg and Steve Dixon.Friday March 21, 2008

Moxie DaDA, 1416 Arch Street , 412-682-0348. North Shore. Dessert and wine reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. · It’s Hot in Here – Seven Alarms at the Firehouse. Seven-person exhibit at Moxie DaDA (downstairs) of wheelthrown, handbuilt, sculptural and tile work by ceramicists at the Firehouse Studios.

Union Project, 801 North Negley Avenue, 412-363-4550 ext.22. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. 4 exhibits.

Main gallery, Carnegie Library, 4400 Forbes Avenue, 412-622-8830. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-8:00p.m. · Hanging by a Thread. NCECA Ceramics invitational group exhibition.

Carnegie Mellon University, 5200 Forbes Avenue, The Frame Gallery, 412-268-2081. Reception Mar 21, 7:00-9:00p.m. · Ceramic Sculpture: Carnegie Mellon Student Work.

University Center Gallery, 412-268-9510. Reception Mar 21, 7:00-9:00p.m · Ten from Ten Carnegie Mellon University Alumni.

707 Penn Gallery, 707 Penn Avenue, 412-456-2961. Reception Mar 21, 5:00-7:00p.m. · Suggestion/Submission.

Art Institute of Pittsburgh, 420 Boulevard of the Allies, 412-749-0134. Reception Mar 21, 6:30-8:30p.m. · Earth and Fire (not affiliated with the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Earth and Fire show at PCA in Shadyside).

Three Rivers Arts Festival Gallery, 937 Liberty Avenue (3rd Floor), 412-281-8723. Reception Mar 21, 6:00-9:00p.m. · Material Transcendence: Clay as Commentary and · The Greatest Show on Earth.

Saturday March 22, 2008

La Vie Gallery, 3609 Butler Street, 412-253-7365. Reception Mar 22, 7:00-11:00 p.m. Lawrenceville. · Natural Distortions. A show examining organic forms and contemporary iconography.

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Earth and Fire AAP Art Exhibit Starts today at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, PCA March 14 2008

Earth and Fire, an Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Group Exhibit with over 80 works of art! I've seen most of the work being shown in this exhibit and you won't be disappointed in the varying mediums and interpretations of the earth and fire theme from Associated Artists of Pittsburgh members.

Runs from March 14 to April 13, 2008

Reception is March 20 from 5:30 to 8 pm at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, 1st Floor, 6300 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA in Shadyside. 412-361-0873
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm, Sunday: noon-5pm, Closed Mondays

Celebrating The National Council on Education for Ceramic Arts National Convention in Pittsburgh, NCECA and Pittsburgh 250.

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new website CeramixPittsburgh.Org from Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, NCECA Ceramics Events

The new website http://www.ceramixpittsburgh.org/ was launched by Manchester Craftsmen's Guild after its designation as site host organization for the NCECA's 2008 conference, Cera[m!x] Pittsburgh plans to sustain collaborative and individual efforts through networks that help bridge communication gaps between artists, art appreciators, hobbyists, community organizations, K-12 and higher education.

Cera[m!x] Pittsburgh thanks our continually growing list of community, regional and national partners for their involvement and collaboration: Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, August Wilson Center for African American Culture, California University of Pennsylvania, Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Community College of Allegheny College, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, The Ellis School, Japan America Society of Pennsylvania, Just Harvest, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh Glass Center, The Regional Arts Education Collaborative, Slippery Rock University, The Society for Contemporary Craft, Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Touchstone Center for Crafts, The Union Project, The Andy Warhol Museum, Waynesburg State College.

source: http://www.ceramixpittsburgh.org/

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