Monday, January 25, 2010

Pittsburgh Artists Deserve More Press from Pittsburgh Media


Pittsburgh based visual artists? Yes, we have many talented ones in Pittsburgh, despite the lack of attention from Pittsburgh media outlets. The "media", what's left of it, seems to be more interested in showcasing our world class museums and small circle of certain art galleries. Oh well, that's what blogs are for I guess. Take a look at the growing list of curated Pittsburgh artist links I'm working on which are noted to the right of The Pittsburgh Art Blog. Feel free to email any links you feel may qualify, as long as they are Pittsburgh based. For artists who don't have an online presence it's as easy as registering for free at the Pittsburgh Artist Registry (recommended for all artists). The Pittsburgh Artist Registry is a project from the Office of Public Art and not related officially with this blog.

The below list is not obviously meant to replace or take away from the Pittsburgh Artist Registry, only my take on quality Pittsburgh based visual artists whose work I've come across.

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      22 comments:

      1. Fast>>Fwd GalleryJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:41 AM

        Good work Rick. The Pittsburgh art scene can alwyas use more energy behind it, no matter how great or small the ammount.
        -Craig

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      2. nemoJanuary 26, 2010 at 11:43 AM

        thanks craig!

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      3. DaveJanuary 26, 2010 at 12:38 PM

        Good job Rick. The local media is weak, frightened and insecure and panders to corporate real estate interests who are their advertising clients. The corporate interests also serve on boards of the key local foundations. These "art friendly" foundations are deeply influenced by New York investments because their own board members have financial holdings in the later. This relationship becomes a cozy triangle when art enters the equation. When the powers above make a "Call for Qualifications" for local public art the best qualifications the artist can have is being from NY city.

        The most frustrating thing is that Pittsburgh based artists seem to accept this situation. Is it's possible that artists are afraid to speak out against the art leaders that perpetuate this outsourcing?

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      4. emilyspaintJanuary 26, 2010 at 5:48 PM

        Thank you so much for including me on the Pittsburgh Artist List! I am honored! I know it had to have taken quite awhile to gather all the links.

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      5. nemoJanuary 26, 2010 at 10:43 PM

        thanks for posting dave. i think the blog readers would greatly benefit from an article where you document the public art processes and how they favor artists from outside of pgh.

        @ emily- thanks! it's worth getting the word out about quality pittsburgh artists

        now if i can just get more ppl to post comments here the search engine results will improve and more ppl will see the links

        rick byerly

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      6. UnknownFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:13 PM

        Pittsburgh Artist list - Great work, Rick! Although I am not exceptionally knowledgeable about the art scene here in the 'burgh, I know we have many great artists who do not get enough recognition. Through the work of people like you, this is changing, little by little.

        - Jose Amayo

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      7. nemoFebruary 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM

        thanks jose, apreciate the comment!

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      8. matt gattoMarch 23, 2010 at 5:50 PM

        id like to be added to your list. my portfolio link is. www.mgdesignpgh.carbonmade.com. Check it out and let me know what you think via email at gattamelata22@netzero.net

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      9. nemoApril 7, 2010 at 10:26 AM

        added, thanks!

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      10. Harmonie KingApril 14, 2010 at 12:15 PM

        My name is Harmonie. My husband is a woodworker. He makes functional art. I am trying to get his stuff out there. What gallery would be a good place to start?
        thanks.

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      11. nemoApril 14, 2010 at 12:52 PM

        to learn more about pittsburgh area art galleries and the mediums they represent i would check out http://www.pghgalleries.com/pittsburghgallery.htm

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      12. Harmonie KingApril 14, 2010 at 1:02 PM

        thanks again. his web site www.ckingwoodworks.com. check it out.

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      13. Washington Studio SchoolMay 5, 2010 at 12:58 PM

        i am looking to buy work from an artist who paints or draws local scenery/ pittsburgh cityscapes. please send me info at: danielle2676@gmail.com.

        thanks.

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      14. nemoMay 5, 2010 at 1:55 PM

        will do, i'll send an email with a few choices/websites in the next few days

        price range?

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      15. nemoMay 6, 2010 at 10:39 AM

        here are the ones i emailed:
        pittsburgh related artists:

        paintings:
        ron donoughe http://www.galleryon43rdstreet.com/artists.htm 

        paintings:
        cynthia cooley http://www.cynthiacooley.com/id3.html 

        mixed
        media: sandra ward http://www.gallery4wards.com/ 

        archival
        photography: rick byerly http://www.BuyPittsburghArt.com

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      16. nemoJuly 19, 2010 at 12:12 PM

        list updated

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      17. nemoJuly 20, 2010 at 12:54 PM

        thanks matt, link added!

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      18. wandamarieAugust 5, 2010 at 10:46 PM

        Rick, I was hoping you could add my web site and my blog to your artist links and your blog links. Thanks so much!

        http://easilyamusedstudio.blogspot.com/
        http://easilyamusedstudio.com

        I also am listed on Pittsburgh Artists Registry

        Sincerely,
        Wanda Spangler-Warren
        Mixed Media Artist

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      19. mydogsvoice.comNovember 13, 2010 at 5:39 PM

        Does the newspaper ever cover artists? Probably rare, eh? BTW, the Marilyn exhibit at the Warhol was pretty sik. eeeese

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      20. nemoNovember 14, 2010 at 5:56 PM

        the answer is sometimes and it usually depends on one or more of the following factors: the gallery/venue and relationship to the reviewer, type of work/medium, "personal" connection to the reviewer- meaning either the work personally appeals to the reviewer or a social connection has been made.

        pittsburgh lacks a comprehensive approach to art reviewing. no paper has someone who attends a broad range of art exhibits and reviews ones which meet some higher form of "standard", whatever that might involve.

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      21. AnonymousNovember 17, 2010 at 6:43 PM

        I am looking for pencil drawings or colorful artwork of Camden Yards. I remember seeing some at the Three Rivers Festival 2010, but can't remember the artists. Please, email me at Christyv@duq.edu if anyone knows where I can get artwork of Camden Yards in Pittsburgh. Thanks.

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      22. AnonymousDecember 1, 2010 at 1:42 PM

        http://www.facebook.com/jeremy.priola#!/pages/Priola-Arts/108250639238256

        I dont have a website. The cost money... something i dont have.

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