The Power Flower will be featured at A Fair In The Park September 11-13 2009
@ Mellon Park (right next to Pittsburgh Center for the Arts on Fifth Ave in Shadyside)
Friday: 1 PM - 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM
The Power Flower is a twelve-foot wind driven kinetic sculpture in the form of a potted sunflower. Sun and wind energy are collected with a wind turbine driven by spinning flower petals and photovoltaic solar film leaf surfaces. The flower provides power for public use. The sculpture also powers colored LED lighting for dynamic night illumination. A weatherproof controller maintains safe power levels and timed programmable lighting. This is housed within ample signage for graphics and mission statements. The sculpture is transportable and sets up easily for events and exhibitions.
David Edwards, founder of Art Energy Design explains, "The attention grabbing nature of large kinetic artworks is a great way to open a conversation about energy generation within the urban landscape."
Track the whereabouts of the Power Flower here.
About A Fair In The Park
from their website
2009 will be the 40th year for A Fair in the Park, an annual contemporary craft festival presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. Our festival is held in the lush surroundings of Mellon Park, adjacent to The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Nestled between Squirrel Hill and Shadyside, this 16 acre park provides us with a casual ambience that allows us to showcase artist's in a natural setting, and helps make it one of the most enjoyable events of the season. Rated one of 'Sunshine Artists' top 100 art shows nationwide, A Fair in the Park features the overall highest quality crafts and art that consistently obtain a high rating from our participants.
An estimated 20,000+ attend, many are dedicated customers that enjoy the opportunity to interact with 100 American craft artists working in Clay, Textile, Jewelry, Glass, Metal, Wood and Mixed Medias. In addition to the vast array of fine craft and art demonstrations, A Fair in the Park also features three days of live regional and national music, children activities, a bountiful food concession, plus a variety of unique outdoor entertainment. Rain or shine, this is an event not to be missed!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
A Fair In The Park September 11, 12, 13 2009 Mellon
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Persad Red Tag Sale @ Imagebox Sat Sept 19 6-9 pm
Persad Center's Red Tag Sale @ Imagebox Saturday September 19, 6-9 pm
From the flyer I received in the mail:
Join us for a special studio sale of selected works of art by regional and national artists. All proceeds benefit Persad Center, the nation's second oldest licensed counseling center specifically created to serve the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community.
On Saturday, September 19th from 6-9 pm at Imagebox Gallery, 4933 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 (Garfield)
Hosted by Dan Iddings and Persad Center
RSVP: diddings(AT)comcast.net
Special thanks to John Mahood and Imagebox Gallery.
Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Unblurred Pittsburgh Art Crawl 2009 Info
Since there's a relatively newer link for Unblurred and my older posts show up first in google here's the Unblurred link no matter the month: http://friendship-pgh.org/paai/unblurred/
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
3rd Annual Co-op Art Harvest Sept 21 2008
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3rd Annual Co-op Art Harvest
Join a Fresh Crop of Local Artists at the 3rd Annual Co-op Art
Harvest
Sunday September 21, 2008 12-5pm, 7516 Meade Street, Pittsburgh 15208, in Point Breeze.
A community day of local food, live music, kid’s activities and handmade art for sale. All activities take place right in front of East End Food Co-op. Details on artists and music schedule at http://www.eastendfood.coop/ , or call 412.242.3598 for more information. The Co-op Art Harvest is part of Local Food Week! More information about other events at www.buylocalpa.org/event/chapter/southwest
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Pittsburgh Parking Day Info Friday September 19 2008
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National Park(ing) Day website here.
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Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Fe Gallery: In the Making: 250 Artists September 12, 2008
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In the Making 250 Years/250 Artists An exhibition, showcasing 250 artists from Southwestern PA.
Exhibition Dates: September 12, 2008 – January 10, 2009 Opening Reception: 9/12/2008, Friday, 7:00PM
Exhibition Site: Fe Gallery, 4102 Butler Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201
“In the Making: 250 Years/250 Artists” , a visual art exhibition celebrating Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary with cutting edge artwork by 250 Pittsburgh area artists. This monumental salon-style exhibition will be presented at Fe gallery, located at 4102 Butler Street, in Lawrenceville. The opening reception will take place on September 12, 2008. The exhibition will run for 4 months, closing on January 10, 2009.
History: Fe gallery (pronounced Effie or FE- the two letters) is named for the symbol of Iron on the periodical table. We chose a name that would have a national presence with direct significance relating to Pittsburgh’s historical roots to steel in the iron city. Fe gallery is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Over the past four years Fe gallery has displayed 24 exhibitions, and has received more than 35 local and national reviews.Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be included in a full-color catalogue, which will accompany the exhibition. This catalogue will be distributed throughout the country, documenting the full scope of important, creative talent in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
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Monday, August 25, 2008
Friendly Funk at Fein Art Gallery September 5, 2008 5-9pm
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Fein Art Gallery 519 East Ohio Street Pittsburgh 15212 412-321-6816
Opening Reception Friday, Sept 5 2008, 5-9pm
Introducing Sharon Lee:
1975-1978 Pratt Institute, New York City, graphic design.1978, Penn State University,major: art/specialization ingraphic design. Her painting style developed from simplistic stylized figures with painted textile patterns towards the many paint layered narratives that she is now known for. Since the paintings are autobiographic in nature the subject is reflective on the stage of her life.
Also showing: Our very own, Kathleen Zimbicki
Artist, Teacher & Arts Advocate. Highlights from five decades in the arts.32 selected entries,including PittsburghPost-Gazette, Pittsburgh TribuneReview, Pittsburgh Press,Altoona Mirror, Village Voice (New York), Contrast Magazine, New York Examiner,Pitt News,Pittsburgh Magazine,Pittsburgh City Paper,KDKA TV, WQED TV, WPXI TV, and WTAE TV.
Runs from Sept 5 - October 15, 2008
Fein Art Gallery
412-321-6816
Hours: 9:00 - 5:00
Monday - Saturday
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Friday, August 22, 2008
Unblurred Art Gallery Crawl September 5, 2008
The Unblurred Art Gallery Crawl happens the first Friday of every month along Penn Ave in Garfield, Bloomfield, Friendship and East Liberty and the schedule can always be found here.
Friday, September 5, 2008
5PM-2AM ENVY - 4923 PENN AVE. CUISINE & ART Stop by and enjoy delicious food, drinks and African arts. Experience Our Intercontinental Buffet Dinner (Fried Chicken, Pot Roast, Grilled Pork, Meat Balls, Baked Pasta, African & Caribbean Combination Dishes, Greens, corn etc…) and enjoy performances by African Dancer Ayo. Hop up to the second floor VIP Room for African Arts, DJ Said & Gio and other products. $5.
6PM-8PM BRILLOBOX - 4104 PENN AVE.SOFT ROCK HAPPY HOUR Come start your art-world wanderings listening to the smooth sounds of soft rock. $2 domestic bottle specials, $3 well drinks specials, $2 peirogi & corn-dog appetizer specials.
6PM-9PM PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER - 5472 PENN AVE.HOT JAM Free open house featuring heat defying acts of art in Pittsburgh Glass Center’s state-of the-art glass studios. Plus, see “Glass & Steel: Art Transcends Industry” on its last day. For more information, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201. http://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/.
6PM-9PM EDGE STUDIO - 5411 PENN AVE.EDGE CONDITION Join EDGE studio for an exhibition of work from its talented designers. As an award-winning architecture firm, EDGE studio takes pride in its tradition of innovative design made possible by creative individuals with differing backgrounds. EDGE CONDITION presents a synthesis of individual works by the members of EDGE studio displayed in a collective format. Within EDGE, architectural design necessitates a reiterate fusion of the individual’s creative expression and the collaborative effort necessary in the production of a building. This presentation reveals the typically veiled underpinnings of architecture. www.edge-studio.com 412.345.5005
6PM-9PM SANDIDGE PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO & GALLERY - 5515 PENN AVE.412.628.7888PHOTOGRAPHY BY AHMAD SANDIDGE A showing the work of acclaimed photographer Ahmad Sandidge. Ahmad's photography has been displayed in NYC, DC, Atlanta, Oakland, CA, L.A., Brazil,etc. The range of his photography is seeming endless. He does portraits in black and white and color. His cityscape captures the essence of life in polarized color. We will also be showing quality african sculpture for sale. These pieces would be the perfect enhancement for your home or office decor. Not only is he showing his work, he will also be taking and giving away, FREE, portraits (5x7 color prints) to the FIRST 50 people that come and visit his working studio and gallery.
6:30PM-9:30PM ARTINI GALLERY OF ART - 5110 PENN AVE.ART SEEN Work by Challenged Artists and Others with (Dis)abilities. Join us to preview this collection of expressive art by persons who have to work around "minor difficulties," to create their art. Also enjoy the ARTini's unique blend of antiques and moderne collectibles for sale the night of the exhibition.
6PM-10PM MOST WANTED FINE ART - 5015 PENN AVE.ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS Jon Howe MFA U.K. and Jason Sauer MFA U.S.A. Mixed Media Artists who met in Seattle 8 years ago and have been prolifically creating art together every since. Jon creates images similar to Picasso cubist style and Jason uses Neo Classical appropriation with Rauschenberg assemblage. Please search "Most Wanted Fine Art" on www.youtube.com www.most-wantedfineart.com 570-971-1584 call for questions and appointments
7PM-9PM THE CLAY PENN - 5111 PENN AVE.MISH MASH A GO GO A variety of work from various artists including ceramics Tom Binger and Louise Radochonski. Show will run through September 30 and will be open by appointment by calling 412 951-6133 or email ljmclay@hotmail.com. Check out web page at http://www.laurajeanmclaughlin.com/
7PM-9PM INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S ART GALLERY - 5020 PENN AVE.BRESMA Photographs of a Haitian Orphanage by Laura Petrilla and Eva Mueller. Drinks, Music and More. Donations requested. For more information http://www.lighthouseadoptions.org/.
7PM-10PM MODERNFORMATIONS GALLERY & PERFORMANCE SPACE - 4919 PENN AVE.OF BEASTS Four friends weave fables of their own telling and recall those already known as they reflect on modern themes both real and imaginary. The works of Jason Rosemeyer, Christian Breitkreutz, Bethany Chiarizio, and Michael Ninehouser collectively convey a sense of warning while maintaining a subtle sense of wit as they visually dictate the daunting pleasures and splendid anxieties of modern day living. Exhibit runs to the 27th. www.modernformations.com 412.362.0274
7PM-10PM IMAGEBOX - 4933 PENN AVE.EMERGING ARTISTS OF PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS 7PM-10PM IMAGEBOX - 4933 PENN AVENUE- Photography of Sally Bozzuto, Matthew Robison, and Vanna Weaver, alumni of the Pittsburgh Filmmakers School of Film, Video, and Photography. Includes a variety of color and B&W images ranging from documentary to experimental. http://www.pghfilmmakers.org/.
10PM-2AM BRILLOBOX - 4104 PENN AVE.PANDEMIC Come end your art-world wanderings by getting down with the global groove sounds of Pandemic. Guest dj: JORO BORO (bulgarian born) master of ethnomesh, gypsy dancehall explosions, renegade cumbia, ninja reggaeton, balkan crunk, 4alga, and more beats from all around the globe. With resident dj's Pete Spynda and Caulen Kress.
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Thursday, August 21, 2008
Pittsburgh Narratives Screening Schedule, Movie Times Sept Oct Nov 2008
Pittsburgh Narratives Show Times by Neighborhood ( check their website for more about them here)
September 25 - Regent Square Screening
Regent Square Theater, 7:30 pm
September 28 - Bloomfield Screening
Brillobox, 8:00 pm
October 3 - Homestead Screening
The Pumphouse, 7:30 pm
October 5 - Hill District Screening
Hill House Theater, 2:00 pm
October 12 - Downtown Screening
Harris Theater, 2:00 pm
October 21 - Southside Screening
Rex Theater, 7:30 pm
October 23 - Oakland Screening
Melwood Screening Room, 8:00 pm
October 30 - Lawrenceville Screening
Your Inner Vagabond, 8:00 pm
November 8 - Strip District Screening
The Firehouse Lounge, 7:00 pm
Tickets are $10 for the premiere and $5 for all other screenings. Keep watching our website for additional details: http://www.pghneighborhoodnarratives.com/
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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Zombo Gallery Special Dispatch. Sounds Official!
Special Dispatch from:
Zombo Gallery 4900 Hatfield St. Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412-904-3703 www.zomboworld.com
A Special Wow to the folks who were lucky enough to catch Lucky the Painproof Man's performance and sideshow artwork. Words can't describe it. If you would like to see the closing performance and party it is on Saturday, August 30th at 6 pm. Lucky will once again perform his otherworldly antics at 7:30 pm. Of course, it's free, but Lucky will have his shrunken heads, circus knockdown punks, sideshow banners, freak photography and many things that defy description for sale.
On to the press releases. Three fantastic events are lined up.
#1 Art Goes Bowling.Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville First Showing, Friday 8/22/08 from 6pm-9pm Huge Second Showing, Monday, Labor Day September 1st from 6pm-11pm The Zombo Gallery presents "Art Goes Bowling". The first ever bowling pin art show! 100 artist/100 bowling pins.We are totally blown away by the pins that came in already! Some pins will be given away as door prizes. All other art bowling pins will be on sale for only $25. All proceeds go to the artists. Live performance debut of "The Whips" Pittsburgh's hip garage rock/art band. (Think Velvet Underground meets The Cramps!) Plus DJ Zombo, of course!
#2 Hellbent Hellion, An Exhibition of recent art by Nat Sept 5th and 6th, from 6pm-11pm Special guest performance on Sept 5th by Andrew "The Impaled". Sideshow Marvel
Nat is not your average chick. Most of her childhood was spent watching her father and uncles wrenching on cars in the garage... and she really enjoyed it. That had a huge impact on who she is today. "I wanted to be a mechanic, but Dad wouldn't let me. He wanted me to pursue a career in art. So, since I couldn't work on cars, I started to draw them".
If you go looking for hidden messages or meanings in her art, you are looking too deep. "People get so wrapped up in politics, religion, current issue and emotions and it bores me to death! My art is just simply...something to look at." Her subject matter usually consists of hot rods, tiki, tattoo art, pin-ups or vintage graphics.Nat and her husband, Chris, own Sign Works, a sign shop located in Lawrenceville where she is a Sign Designer. Most of her art is created using leftover sign materials.
#3 Girls! Girls! Girls!Opens Friday, September 20th 7-11pm Closes Saturday, October 18th 7-11pm Julie Devine, co-owner of Zombo Gallery gathered together the hippest, coolest and vivacious art gals in town for a super hot show! It's like Art girls gone wild! Each of them were given no constraints, themes or rules. A free for all cerebral pillow fight with all art media. A virtual sleep over pajama party with paint, canvas, and who knows.Featuring the unbridled artwork of..Stephanie Sciullo Jen Buczynski Becky Corrigan Kirsten Ervin Jenny Snyder Lauren 2E Julie Devine and a bevy of others!Hot Damn Tamale!
Zombo Gallery is located at:4900 Hatfield St in Lawrenceville One block from Butler on the corner of 49th and Hatfield
Special Fall Hours ..Saturdays Noon to 4pm and also by appointment....
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Saturday, August 16, 2008
Sewickley Fall Gallery Art Walk, Friday Sept. 12, 2008
SEWICKLEY, PA, September 12, 2008
Fall Gallery Walk, Friday Sept. 12, The Village of Sewickley is alive with art, live music and dining!
Sponsored by the Sewickley Valley Chamber of Commerce.
The following venues will host a public reception, 5:30 to 9 pm. Free metered parking starts at 4 pm.
Sweetwater Center for the Arts
presents the Mavuno Invitational Exhibition. This invitational exhibition is curated by Elizabeth A. Douglas. Monique Luck, Jim McDowell, Anire Mosley and Mayota Hill.
Sewickley Gallery & Frame Shop and TABLE Magazine presents the 2nd Annual Sewickley Farm Show, Reflects Regional Harvest Hues
Ten artists plus ten local farms equals vistas ranging from a pastoral sheep farm to a vibrant honey bee apiary; in conjunction with the St. James Farmers’ Market and Harvest Festival.
International Images, Ltd. will exhibit “Color and Contrast”, by Rumen Rachev and Demian Utenkov. Rachev, a Bulgarian artist whose paintings, etchings, lithographs and mixed media works explode with color and dissonance, while still achieving fundamental harmony. Utenkov’s delicate etchings reveal mysterious and creative imagery enhanced by flora and fauna.
Élan Gallery
is exhibiting “Variations/Phenomena,” by Christo Braun. Christo Braun continues to explore the mercurial nature of pigmented resin’s translucent qualities on stainless steel.
House of Two Sisters presents artist Jean K. Stephens with a selection of exquisitely rendered, colored pencil still lifes.
The Penguin Bookstore presents Portraits by Lynn Lupetti, "The Magic of Books"
Lynn’s artistic vision has been an inspiration to people from all over the world. Her work is included in the collections of the Vatican, the White House and the Smithsonian Institute.
Clearview Federal Credit Union presents watercolor artist, Doug Brown
Gallery 30, (Sewickley Herald building), will exhibit works by the West Hills Art League
Contact:
Joan Barenbregge
art@elanarts.com
412-749-0427
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Radical Days Sept 20, 2008, 3 Weeks of Free Admission to Pittsburgh Art, Music, Culture Venues, Events...
Starting September 20, 2008 and expected to last 3 weeks is the annual Radical Days which features "free" admission to musical and dance performances, family activities offered by arts and culture organizations, parks and recreation, and sports and regional attractions that are funded by RAD. Mark your calendars and plan to get as much as you can of these opportunities! See schedule below for specific locations and days.
Why did I put "free" in quotes? RAD's funding comes from one half of the Allegheny County Sales and Use Tax. So in other words it ain't free but it's something to check out for sure! Free admission is a good thing anyways!
Here's the schedule so far:
Sept. 20
• American Jewish Museum of the JCC. free admission 6:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m., 5738 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill) Web site
• Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, free concert 11 a.m.-noon; Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue (Downtown) Web site
Sept. 21
• Carnegie Science Center, free admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m., North Shore, Web site
• Venture Outdoors/Kayak Pittsburgh Downtown, free admission 10 a.m.-dusk, Kayak Pittsburgh under the Clemente Bridge at PNC Park, Web site
• RiverQuest, free tours, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., One Allegheny Avenue, docked next to Carnegie Science Center, Web site
• Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh presents the prose of Sharon F. McDermott and Barbara Edelman, free admission 2-3 p.m., 4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland, Web site
Sept. 22
• American Jewish Museum of the JCC, free admission 6:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m., see Sept. 20.
• Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society, free admission noon-3 p.m., 224 East Seventh Ave., Tarentum, Web site
Sept. 24
• American Jewish Museum of the JCC, free admission 6:45 a.m.-9:30 p.m., See Sept. 20.
• Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society, free admission noon-3 p.m., See Sept. 22
Sept. 25
• Pittsburgh Opera: Rising Stars of Pittsburgh Opera, free concert 7 p.m. Reserve your free tickets in advance, call 412-281-0912 or sign up here. 2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District
Sept. 26
• PNC Park, free tours, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Last tour starts at 2 p.m. 115 Federal St., North Shore, e-mail
• Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society, free admission noon-3 p.m., See Sept. 22
Sept. 27
• Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania AppleJamm, free admission 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 614 Dorseyville Road, Fox Chapel, Web site
• WQED-FM's Carolyn M. Byham Studio, free tours, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for tours from Katz Plaza, Downtown. Web site
Sept. 30
• David L. Lawrence Convention Center, free tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m., parking free at center's garage, bring your parking ticket to the East Lobby to begin your tour. Web site
Oct. 1
• Heinz Field, free tours 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Enter under the Coca-Cola Great Hall sign along Art Rooney Avenue, North Shore. Web site
Oct. 2
• Phipps Conservatory, free admission 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. One Schenley Park, Oakland. Web site
• Soldiers & Sailors Museum, free admission 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; free Marine Band Concert at 7:30 p.m. Requesting free tickets for concert in advance is recommended; call 412-621-4253. 4141 Fifth Ave., Oakland. Web site
Oct. 3
• Pittsburgh Glass Center, free admission 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; glassblowing demonstrations. 5472 Penn Ave., Friendship. Web site
• August Wilson Center for African American Culture, free admission 5:30-9 p.m., Juncture of Liberty Ave./10th Street/Wm. Penn Place, Downtown. Web site
• Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, free admission to Gallery Crawl 5:30-9 p.m. Multiple galleries in the Downtown Cultural District Web site
• Pittsburgh Filmmakers, free admission to screenings from the Ann Arbor Film Festival at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., 477 Melwood Ave., Oakland. Web site
• Attack Theatre, free admission for games and excerpts from upcoming show from 8-11 p.m.; performances at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., 4805 Penn Ave., Garfield. Web site
Oct. 4
• Bulgarian Cultural Center, free admission 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 449-451 West Eighth Ave., West Homestead. Web site
• Sen. John Heinz History Center and Western PA Sports Museum, free admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 1212 Smallman St., Strip District. Web site
• Society for Contemporary Craft, free admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 2100 Smallman St., Strip District. Web site
• Pittsburgh Opera, free admission for open house at new headquarters 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.,
2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District. Web site
• WQED-FM's Carolyn M. Byham Studio, free tours 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for tours. See Sept. 27
• Silver Eye Center for Photography, free admission 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 1015 East Carson St., South Side. Web site
• Mellon Arena, free admission noon-5 p.m. for tours, skating and watching the Pens live from Sweden! Web site
• Pittsburgh Filmmakers, free admission at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. See Oct. 3
Oct. 5
• Frick Art & Historical Center, free admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Point Breeze. Web site
(Older info) Venues confirmed so far:
Participating organizations offering a free admission event that are confirmed thus far are:
Allegheny County Library Association,Artists Image Resource, August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Allegheny County Parks,Allegheny-Kiski Valley Historical Society, Attack Theatre,Bulgarian Cultural Center, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh,Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, Frick Art & Historical Center, tours at Heinz Field, The Sen. John Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center including the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, MCG Jazz, TheMattress Factory, Mellon Arena, National Aviary,tours at PNC Park, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden, Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, RiverQuest, Soldiers & Sailors National Military Museum, The Andy Warhol Museum, and behind-the-scenes tours of WQED-Multi Media’s downtown radio studio.
What is RAD?The Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) is a special purpose area-wide unit of local government that was authorized by an act of the Pennsylvania Legislature (Act 77 of 1993). The geography of the District is the same as Allegheny County. RAD provides grants from half of the proceeds of the Allegheny County Sales and Use Tax, and works with citizen boards and government officials to monitor the assets for effective operation and development. The District receives one-half of the proceeds from the 1% Allegheny County Sales and Use Tax and the other half is paid directly to the County and municipal governments by the State Treasurer.
Since 1995, the 1% County Sales tax paid by residents of and visitors to Allegheny County has resulted in a cumulative $1.97 billion investment in the region.
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Friday, August 8, 2008
Zombo Gallery Lineup for August and September 2008, Lawrenceville
Dr. Josef Furdek's Cabinet of Curiosities, August 15, 30 2008 at 6pm
Art Goes Bowling August 22, 2008 6-9pm Arsenal Lanes
Nat the Signgrrrl: Sept 5,6 2008 from 6-11pm @ Zombo
From Michael at Zombo Gallery:
Hello.
Obviously, we are bursting at the seams with shows/events/parties at Zombo Gallery, so I will be concise as possible.
Press Release #1
Dr. Josef Furdek's Cabinet of Curiosities open on August 15th at 6pm and Closes August 30th at 6pm. On these two dates the gallery will be mutated into a Sideshow/Freakshow/Artshow thanks to Lucky, the Painproof Man and Company. He will be in attendance and will be displaying his talents as a performance artist, painter, sculptor and special effects craftsman. This show will transport you back to a time when the world was a much more mysterious and creepy time. We are charging one thin dime as an entrance fee. This show may not for the weak of stomach, but you can't miss it.
Press Release #2
Art Goes Bowling.The Zombo Gallery presents it's first out of gallery experience. The Nationally renowned Arsenal Bowling Lanes on Butler Street in Lawrenceville is hosting is first ever art show. And it is going to be the kind of an event that everyone will love. One hundred bowling pins have been given to 100 different artists. From painters to sculptors to recyclers to photographers to tattoo artists. This show will have everything! Artists of all levels have been given the chance to make an old bowling pin a work of art. All the pins will be on display at Arsenal Lanes on August 22 from 6pm-9pm and then a huge event on Labor Day evening from 6pm-11pm featuring the live music debut of "The Whips". Zombo's new art/rock band. The music is a driving early rock and roll garage sound with elements of The Velvet Underground and other darker 60's pop musics. DJ Zombo will also be hosting and DJing. All the bowling pins will be available for sale for only $25 each with all the proceeds going to the respective artists. At this point, we do have about 10 extra bowling pins left if you would like to have a last minute entry. There is always room for more and all are welcome. Contact Michael at this email address if you are interested. Check out www.arsenalbowl.com for their information.
Press Release #3
Nat the Signgrrrl.If you have ever marveled at a sign or window at a place of business, chances are it was designed and created by SignWorks. SignWorks are on Pittsburgh's cutting edge. And Nat is half of team that has been knocking out fantastic multi media mania around town for many years. Now she is taking her talents to Zombo Gallery on both Sept 5 and 6 from 6pm-11pm. This special weekend only show is not to be missed. Nat's style is rooted in mid-century pop culture and offbeat graphics. It's retro pop art at it's finest. Visit www.signworkspgh.com for a taste of their talents and I know we will see you at the gallery for this marvelous event!
Thanks so much, Michael Devine 4900 Hatfield Street Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412-904-3703 www.zomboworld.com
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008
707 Penn Ave Gallery August 22, 2008 Teresa M Harris
707 Penn Gallery invites you to an opening reception:Friday, August 22nd from 5:30-9pm
Meditation Relates to Physics = Art
New works by Teresa M. Harris
Teresa incorporates visions of science, holistic living, meditation, and dreams to inform her 2 dimensional works.
Teresa writes about her process: "My art process is an attempt to convey time, space, mass, energy, and light: Our perception of length, width, height, time and other planar dimensions after time. Each piece is layered to represent meditation, visions of memory, and the present moment." She explores the creation of the human body from stars that died billions of years ago.
Through September 27th
GALLERY HOURS
Tuesday-Thursday 11am-6pm
Friday-Saturday 11am-8pm
707 PENN GALLERY
707 Penn Avenue - Downtown
(412) 325-7017
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
Mattress Factory Art Events August Sept Oct 2008
Mattress Factory art events for August, September and October of 2008:
Upcoming Events
08.02.2008 FACTORY 14s OPENING
08.03.2008 THE RAT KING
08.16.2008 ARTLab!
08.21.2008 THURSDAY THING
09.28.2008 ARTIST TALK
10.18.2008 ART AUCTION
11.14.2008 PREDRIVE
The Mattress Factory is a research and development lab for artists. As a museum of contemporary art, it commissions newsite-specific works, presents them to the widest possibleaudience and maintains selected individual installationsin a growing - and distinctive -permanent collection. The Mattress Factory's physical and organizational environments have developed out of and responded to a central focus in the creative process
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