Pittsburgh Artist Maria Mangano's South Side Slope Shrines

kapliczka pl. kapliczek : wayside shrine

etymology: Polish, diminutive of kaplica (chapel)


kapliczek (shrines) is an exploration of forgotten past in forgotten spaces.

The shrines are memorials paying silent and decaying tribute to a history I never witnessed, pieced together from books, photos, and anecdotes. It is not only the story of my changed and changing neighborhood, with its new faces, abandoned churches, and crumbling walls, but also the story of my Polish ancestors, whose history and identity are becoming lost with the passage of time and memory.

Through this piece, I search for my neighborhood's past and the influence it has on my identity as a transplant to Pittsburgh and a descendant of Polish immigrants. My hope is that others will visit the kapliczek and respond to the space, influenced by their own histories remembered and forgotten.

Maria Mangano

map of locations

the above info is from maria's blog

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Public Schools All City 2010 Art Showcase

All City 2010

April 26–May 21, 2010

Pittsburgh Public High Schools All City Arts Showcase

Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 6:00pm

1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh PA 15233

Reception and Awards Ceremony: Thursday, May 13 from 6–9 p.m.

Don’t miss this year’s installation of the annual exhibition featuring juried artwork of all media by the talented student-artists of Pittsburgh Public High Schools.

Last year, the work of well over 150 Pittsburgh Public high school students was displayed at MCG and more than $113,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded to entrants. MCG is looking forward to exceeding last year’s success and we invite you to participate!

Join us Thursday, May 13 from 6–9 p.m. to honor these emerging artists!

6:00-7:30 – Meet the artists. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

7:30-8:30 – Awards Ceremony

8:30-9:00 – Mingle with artists and conclude festivities.

Download the 2010 Entry Guidelines! (PDF)

Please note that we have made changes in an effort to improve the submission process this year.

Electronic entry forms were due by midnight on Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Work that does not correspond to an electronic pre-submission will be turned away.

Artwork drop-offs will be accepted by appointment only at MCG on Tuesday – Wednesday, April 6–7 from 9 a.m. – Noon & 3 – 7 p.m. and Thursday, April 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thank you to the following for their generous donations of awards for this exhibition (as of 3/29/10): Allegheny City Society, Andy Warhol Museum, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Art Program, Carnegie Museum of Art, Eleanor Friedberg Family, Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation, Betsy and Dale Huffman, MCG Jazz, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts/Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh Technical Insitute (PTI), Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Robert Morris University, Silver Eye Center for Photography, Whole Foods Market.

MCG Youth & Arts programs are funded in part by: Alcoa Foundation, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pittsburgh Public School District, and Surdna Foundation.

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
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Pittsburgh Artist Michael Lotenero Interview at Steeltown Anthem Blog

Steeltown Anthem has an extensive blog post/interview on Pittsburgh and Brooklyn artist Michael Lotenero:

Michael Lotenero Interview

April 23, 2010

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Gestures at the Mattress Factory Art Museum Pittsburgh PA

GESTURES: An Exhibition of Small Site-Specific Works May 8, 2010 - June 20, 2010

The 14th installment in the Gestures Exhibition Series, guest-curated by Katherine Talcott, will open with a public reception on Saturday, May 8, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The exhibition will feature new works by Danny Bracken, Dee Briggs, Matthew Conboy & Heather Pinson, Ryder Henry, Mary Mazziotti, Connie Merriman, Ben Schachter, Paul Schifino, Tugboat Printshop: Paul Roden & Valerie Lueth, Robert Villamagna and Larkin Werner


Artist in Residence: David Beattie

“David Beattie’s sculptural works combine the use of sound, movement and physics to create unlikely alliances. His reapplication of domestic objects and technologies offer a fresh reading of their use and function and allow a reinterpretation of the specific identity and history of these redundant objects.” (Exhibition text from Mercer Union Centre For Contemporary Visual Art)

David Beattie was born in N. Ireland in 1979. He earned his B.A. in Fine Art from Dublin’s National College of Art and Design, and his M.A. in Visual Art Practices from Dun Loaghaire Institute of Art, Design & Technology, also in Dublin.

He has received a number of awards including an Arts Council Artists Bursary in 2009 and a grant from the Harpo Foundation whose mission is to support artists who are under-recognized by the field.

Beattie is currently the subject of a solo exhibition at the Mercer Union Centre For Contemporary Visual Art in Toronto, Canada. Other solo shows include Butler Gallery (Kilkenny, 2009); Oonagh Young Gallery (Dublin, 2009); Mermaid Arts Centre (Bray, Co. Wicklow, 2008) and Temple Bar Gallery & Studios (Dublin, 2006).

Mattress Factory
500 Sampsonia Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4444
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

mary tremonte at encyclopedia destructica april 29 wed 2010

mary tremonte, flying-destructicate-artist-in-residence, has been busy collaborating this winter...come check it out at the ED Studios, 156 41st St 15201
WEDNESDAY APRIL 28
7:00-10:00PM

(these projects are part of mary mack tremonte's flying destructicate residency with encyclopedia destructica. book forthcoming this summer!!!!)

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a winter project of jen cooney, mary mack & tree:::we got together
biweekly with a rotating group of woman-identified peeps to make stuff, eat snacks, and keep the winter blues at bay.
with contributions from ashley brickman, bec young, caldwell linker, eva stulc, hannah thompson, jackie mcdowell, jill ninze, jude vachon, meg o'toole, morgan cahn, ocean capewell, sherry johnson, sol undurraga machicao, & tina b

lovingly printed in full color with hand-silkscreened covers

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by heidi tucker & mary mack tremonte
a room-sized installation of hand-printed patterns

* Refreshments
bring food & drink to share

*Open Turntables
bring records to play

*Zines & Prints for Sale

*Mary Mack's Zine Collection Still Open for Browsing

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Society of Contemporary Craft Call for Artists Emerging Artist Program

from the Society of Contemporary Craft:

We are pleased to announce a Call for Entries for the 2011 Lydon Emerging Artist Program (LEAP) Award. Established in the fall of 2007, the LEAP Award provides early career artists who show exceptional promise the opportunity to showcase a body of their work to regional, national, and international audiences. The winner of this juried award receives a $1,000 cash prize to develop a line of work to be shown exclusively through the Store at the Society for Contemporary Craft (SCC).

The guest juror for the 2011 competition is Sharon Massey. An internationally recognized jeweler, Massey received a BFA from Winthrop University in 1999, and an MFA in Metal Design from East Carolina University in 2006. She received the Art Jewelry Forum Emerging Artist Award in 2009 and was recently chosen to participate in Lucca Preziosa Young, an exhibition of eight jewelers under 35, which was exhibited in Lucca, Italy, Munich, Germany, and at the JOYA Festival of Contemporary Jewellery in Barcelona, Spain. Her work is included in the collections of the Racine Art Museum, Wisconsin, and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England.

In the early 1970s, SCC's founder, Pittsburgh arts patron Elizabeth Rockwell Raphael recognized that artists working in craft media were exploring new directions in contemporary art, and she opened The Store for Arts and Crafts and People-Made Things in Verona, Pennsylvania. Known locally as The Store, Raphael sold artwork by young and emerging craft artists such as Wendell Castle, Lenore Tawney, Josh Simpson, Howard Kottler, and Robert Lee Morris among many others that needed wider opportunities to exhibit and sell their work. Building on this early history, it is our hope that the LEAP Award will facilitate young artists move into a career in contemporary craft.

We appreciate your assistance in announcing this opportunity to interested artists, colleagues, students, and alumni. A printable prospectus is available on our website at our website. For more information, email thestore@contemporarycraft.org or call 412.261.7003 x16.


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Artists Nathan Mazur, Jessica LaVecchia @ Zomnbo Gallery Lawrenceville

Zombo Gallery Presents Exhibit by Nathan Mazur and Jessica LaVecchia
"Cute & Creepy"

PITTSBURGH – Zombo Gallery, Pittsburgh’s home for hip lowbrow art, announces the an all new 2 person exhibit by local artists Jessica LaVecchia and Nathan Mazur; Cute & Creepy, opening Saturday, May 1^st at 6pm.

Cute & Creepy is an exhibit comprised of paintings and other miscellaneous items by local artists Jessica LaVecchia and Nathan Mazur. As the name of the show indicates, the subject matter ranges from cute to… well, creepy. Monsters, bunnies, zombified fisher-price style little people, anthropomorphic food and heart based flatulence are all things to expect from this unique showing.

The team-up between LaVecchia and Mazur for this show was born out of the desire to hopefully expose their respective fans to one another’s work. “While our artistic styles differ from each other, there are some similarities on a more visceral level that I think people who enjoy our work will appreciate”, explains Mazur.

Cute & Creepy runs from May 1^st through May 28^th, 2010 at the Zombo Gallery, located at 4900 Hatfield St. in Lawrenceville. Opening reception is Saturday, May 1st at 6pm . For those unable to make it to the gallery, select pieces will be available for sale online the following day at www.scaredofbees.com/cuteandcreepy/exhibit.htm. The gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 1-7pm and Sunday 1-5pm. Additional hours by appointment. For more information on Zombo Gallery, please call 412-904-3703.

Jessica LaVecchia is a remarkably prolific artist and designer from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. In addition to paint and canvas, Jessica also creates art digitally, which she often sells as limited edition prints. She has also recently expanded her repertoire to include tattooing. To find out more about the surreal art of Jessica LaVecchia, please follow her blog at http://jeshaka.blogspot.com/

Nathan Mazur is a local artist and animator who is probably best known for his animated music videos for Parry Gripp, such as “Do You Like Waffles?”. He has had 2 previous exhibits at Zombo Gallery; “Wee Beasties” and “Mini Monsters” where he worked exclusively on miniature canvases. His clients include American Greetings, Carnegie Mellon University, Disney Television, E! Networks, Neatorama.com as well as many other smaller companies, independent filmmakers, and private commissions. He is also a member of Pittsburgh Illustrators Society. To find out more about Nathan Mazur’s work, please visit www.scaredofbees.com.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

The Millvale Murals of St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church, Artist Maxo Vanka

Correction: the Post Gazette incorrectly published the wrong sunday date for the murals- you can call the society and set up a time anyways for a tour.

The Millvale Murals of St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church

Where: 24 Maryland Ave., Millvale (Exit 3 from Route 28 North, left onto Ohio Street, bear left to stay on Ohio Street, right onto Maryland Avenue before reaching the underpass and follow to top of hill).

Parking: In lot across the street; parking assistants will be available.

Admission: Free, donations accepted.

Tours: To schedule a tour on other days, call Mary Petrich at 412-681-0905 or Diane Novosel at 724-845-2907.

Donations are always being sought to help preserve the murals. The society has a website here with great images: www.vankamurals.org.


Below is a Post Gazette article:

Maxo Vanka's Millvale murals cry out for preservation

Preview

Sunday, April 25, 2010

By Mary Thomas, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10115/1052856-437.stm#ixzz0mDjhDHSI

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Artist Ruth Levine

head on over to Digging Pitt for background on this show of Ruth Levine's art

"Please attend the opening of Ruth’s exhibit at the Melwood Gallery at Pittsburgh Filmmakers on Friday, April 30, from 6 pm – 8 pm. R.E. LEVINE: Patterns: echo shift and rescript

Reception: Friday, April 30, 6–8pm
Exhibition: April 30–May 23, 2010, Wednesday through Saturday 11am–5pm

Pittsburgh Filmmakers
477 Melwood Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15213 - 412-681-5449
Gallery hours are Mondays thru Thursdays: 12:00–7:00pm, Fridays: 12:00–6:00pm and during Melwood Screening Room shows.

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Seattle Artist Scott Ward at Sirani Gallery

Can You Come Out To Play?

Featuring work from Scott Ward Location: Sirani Gallery (click for directions) Opening Event: May 8 and 9, 2010 Time: During gallery business hours

We invite you to meet Scott at Sirani Gallery on May 8th and 9th. His irresistable pieces, "Can You Come Out to Play" and "The Great Escape" are joined by exceptional new works from this renowned artist. His highly anticipated painting "Alesbian Gothic" will be unveiled at the May 8th opening. Scott is the creator of the never-to be-forgotten "American Gayothic". Make your reservation to share the joy of Scott's World! Join Scott at Persad's Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art at the Carnegie Museum of Art on May 10th. Saturday, May 8th 5pm-8pm Sunday, May 9th 12noon-4pm RSVP Requested 412 422-2121

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh artist Jim Rettinger at Panza Gallery May 8 2010

Pittsburgh artist Jim Rettinger


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renewal


Opens May 8th, 2010 6-9pm


@ PANZA gallery

115 Sedgwick Street

Millvale Pa 15209

412.821.0959 panzagallery@mac.com

Wed.Thurs.Fri.10-5 Sat 10-3

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

The Artist Art Auction Fundraiser Catch 22

This has been brewing in my cranium for a few years so it's had time to settle, collect, and perhaps ferment. Art benefit fundraisers often ask artists themselves to donate their work for the purpose of auctioning off the work to patrons. Sounds great but the issue most overlooked is why are artists the ones asked to donate their work, especially in Pittsburgh where it's known that few artists make a living based on their "non-commercial" art? I've spoken with gallery owners and artists over the past year on this subject and there exists a lot of questions.

Why is the artist leaned on to donate their work free of charge? Sure a lot of artists donate without looking critically at the larger picture due to their good natures and possibly think it's good exposure down the line. My biggest issue is why lean on artists given the inherent financial disadvantage most Pittsburgh artists experience. One prominent gallery owner I spoke with simply suggested the organizations should stick to events like private dinners and events which do not require artists to donate their work for auctions. There are a finite amount of art purchases in the region and the reality is that the significant art auction fundraisers take away from purchases which benefit the artists financially. The one exception I've noticed was Fe Gallery which had an option for the artist to retain a percentage. It gives the artist the option to choose. One could argue they have the option of just not participating at all but i think that to be an overly simplistic argument given the factors.

Then there is the exposure factor, meaning artists may not receive money but the exposure they receive helps them down the line. Tough to argue given the sheer amount of art at these auctions and the lack of probability further contact will be made.

Artists are generically known for giving more than they can necessarily "afford". Perhaps it's time to think why they are so often leaned upon? I think most will agree artists do a tremendous amount for their communities in their personal and job related activities. Do they really have to give their art away too?

Something to think about...

Another issue I'd like to blog about down the road is the degree to which businesses and other entities hit up artists to display their work for free based on consignment (if they actually sell). This is a practice artists themselves need to resist contributing to given the reality of the art world.

Rick Byerly

If you're looking for more info on Pittsburgh artists and how to support them check here.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Artist Elin Lennox

Pittsburgh Filmmakers has a blog post on Artist Elin Lennox

check it aht!


image above from her website here
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

DATA: The 2010 Design, Art & Technology Awards and Regional Art Exhibition

DATA: The 2010 Design, Art & Technology Awards
and Regional Art Exhibition

"The Business of Creativity"

with MEDRAD CEO, John Friel
and Internationally-Acclaimed Pittsburgh Artist, Burton Morris

Event: Thursday, May 6, 2010
Exhibition: Thursday, May 6 through August 31, 2010

The Pittsburgh Technology Council presents the 2010 Annual Design, Art & Technology Awards. This one-of-a-kind event honors regional excellence in creativity and innovation -- and will assemble, for the first time ever, a consortium of innovative technology business leaders and artists who are transcending traditional boundaries.

ROBOTICS. ELECTRONIC ARTS. MUSIC. INTERACTIVE SCULPTURE. GAMING. FILM SCREENINGS. INTERACTIVE TEXTING. FINE ART. ANIMATION. INDUSTRIAL DESIGN. POPTICS.

Join us for an evening of creativity, technology mindshare, and ground-breaking ideas, featuring MEDRAD CEO, John Friel, and a talk by internationally-acclaimed artist and Pittsburgh resident, Burton Morris. Let’s celebrate the distinction of our region’s designers, artists and technologists -- and learn how creativity and business are working together to grow our region.

FEATURING 40 OF THE REGION'S MOST INNOVATIVE CREATIVES:
Rebecca Bailey Jesse Best David Bernabo Thomas Bigatel
Connie Cantor Tiberiu Chelcea Sheila Cuellar-Shaffer deeplocal
David Edwards The Entertainment Technology Center’s Balli Plastici
Jessica Fenlon Stephen Haynes Ruth E. Hendricks
Ben Hernstrom Lori Hepner John Hinderliter Joseph Holtz
Modern Pop Don Jones Sandy Kessler Kaminski Kevin Kulesa
John Malarky Wade Massie Ian TAK Momyer Net Health Systems
Ron Nigro Jane Ogren Martha Rial Riggs Communications & ImPACT The Simulation Hypothesis Seth Rosenberg Nina Sarnelle
Jon Shumway Eric Singer Rob Straw Kelli Townsend Emily Traynor
R. Weis Wombat Security Technologies Gary Zak

D.A.T.A. VIP RECEPTION 5-6pm
Pre-event VIP cocktail reception and exhibition preview

This reception will include remarks from MEDRAD CEO, John Friel, and Burton Morris -- as well as hors d’oeuvres, artist-business networking and an exclusive exhibition preview. This intimate event is a great opportunity to connect one-on-one with the region's most innovative artists and business leaders, and to show your support for the value of cultivated creativity and innovation in Pittsburgh. Tickets for the VIP reception include admission to the main event.
The first 50 people to register for the VIP reception will be eligible to win a signed, special edition Pittsburgh-themed print by Burton Morris.
TICKETS BY RESERVATION ONLY:
INDIVIDUAL $100.00
GROUP OF 5: $450.00
NOTE: Register before April 1, 2010 to SAVE 10%
Click here to register.

D.A.T.A. AWARDS CEREMONY AND MAIN EVENT 6-8pm
The only event that honors our region’s leading-edge intersections of tech and creativity

The 2010 Design, Art & Technology Awards and Exhibition (DATA) is the region’s signature art and technology event. The evening will feature: a keynote address by Burton Morris and his business partner, Alan Smith; an exhibition featuring the region’s most innovative artwork; music by the 2010 DATA Musical Artist of the Year, David Bernabo with DJ Responsibility; creative tech gamerooms and installations; video screenings by 2010 Video Artist of the Year Finalists; and awards for the region’s best and brightest creative minds. Join us as we honor the region’s foremost accomplishments at the intersection of creativity and business.
The first 50 people to register for the main event will be eligible to win one of five Burton Morris limited edition specialty items.

GENERAL ADMISSION:
 $25.00
STUDENT: $15.00
Click here to reserve your tickets now.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council's signature Art + Technology event, formerly known as the Annual Art + Technology Exhibition, is now Pittsburgh's Annual Design, Art and Technology Awards. Featuring new awards, a new format and new creative showcases, this year's event promises to be better than ever!

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Art All Night April 24 25 Saturday 2010 Iron City Building Lawrenceville Pittsburgh PA

The official entrance to Art all Night this year will be what we are calling the breeze way. It is immediately under and too the left of the enormous 16 pound bottle of Iron pictured on the wall of the building on Liberty Ave. It is way cool. You walk straight down through buildings and memories of old time Pittsburgh. At the bottom it opens into our yard, the loading docks and inside the warehouse.........Art.

There are a variety of parking lots nearby. Iron City has one which you enter from under the railway tressel on liberty. There are large commercial lots further down liberty and towards the bluff. There is parking behind sullivan field, which is the ball field across from the church brew works. Actually there is quite a bit of parking around ... See Morethere in the commercial corridors you just have to look for it. None of the commercial business will be open on Saturday night. Steer clear of the Church Brew works clearly they need their parking.

Art All Night Lawrenceville (Saturday, April 24, 6 pm to Sunday, April 25, 2 pm 2010) is an annual celebration of arts, community and creativity. Anyone and everyone is invited to submit one (and only one) piece of artwork or sign up to perform during this one-of-a-kind neighborhood event attended by nearly 10,000 people each year. View art, hear music, meet friends, create art, enjoy beverages and make memories “All Night” long! Visit www.artallnight.org for more information and instructions on registering artwork. No fee. No jury. No censorship.

As always, Art All Night is FREE!

THE SCHEDULE
Art Drop-Off - noon to 4 pm Saturday
The Show - 6pm Saturday to 2pm Sunday
Art Pick-Up - 2:30pm to 4:30m Sunday

Online artwork registration will be available in April.

Location: Iron City Brewery, 3340 Liberty Avenue, 15201
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

CMU + Pgh Filmmakers Caught Looking at PNC Park April 28 2010

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Wednesday April 28, 2010

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
SCREENING, 7-8pm, PNC Park, North Side
RECEPTION, 8:30-10pm, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, 477 Melwood Ave.

For the 4th year in a row the School of Art and Pittsburgh Filmmakers take over one of our country’s most beautiful sports stadiums in the name of video art! Don’t miss this chance to see over 50 1-minute videos on Pittsburgh’s biggest screen — the Jumbotron.

CO-CURATED by JACOB CIOCCI and ANDREW SWENSEN

CIOCCI, adjunct professor of video and animation at Carnegie Mellon, is also a member of the Paper Rad art collective, whose videos have been exhibited in venues across the world including Deitch Projects, the New Museum, MOMA, Migros Museum in Zurich and the ICA in Chicago. SWENSEN, director of Pittsburgh Filmmakers, was previously a professor of romance languages at Brandeis University. He has written various articles appearing in scholarly journals such as “The Russian Review.”

PUBLIC NOTE:
To attend “Caught Looking IV” visitors must enter the press entrance at PNC Park on West General Robinson Street. A reception will be held afterward from 8:30-10pm at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

ATTN STUDENTS/FACULTY:
No excuse for not attending! Bus ride available, and will be leaving at 6:15 from behind CFA on Frew Street. Then 8:15 from PNC Park to Pgh Filmmakers. More info to come.

SCREENING ORDER:

intro
part 1:
m. callen (cmu art undergrad)
daniel luchman (cmu art grad)
paolo pedercini (cmu art faculty)
kevin ramser (cmu/pitt art undergrad)
martin swift (cmu art undergrad)
tony balko and tony patera (filmmakers)
jacob beatty (cmu art undergrad)
julia kennedy (cmu art undergrad)
youshin song (cmu art undergrad)
jesse england (cmu art grad)
natalia gomez (cmu art undergrad)
gretchen neidert and marina pfenning pt. 1 (filmmakers)
alicia ledden pt. 1 (cmu art undergrad)
christopher smalley (filmmakers)
ana hawkins (filmmakers)

part 2:
chelsea lupkin (cmu art undergrad)
brenda battad (cmu art undergrad)
laura paoletti (cmu art undergrad)
joo huyn lee (cmu art undergrad)
jim mueller (filmmakers)
john carson (cmu art faculty)
haydee naula (cmu art undergrad)
gretchen neidert and marina pfenning pt. 2 (filmmakers)
rebecca scully (cmu art undergrad)
colton harris moore (filmmakers)
stephanie huang (cmu undergrad)
alicia ledden pt. 2 (cmu art undergrad)
suzie silver (cmu art faculty)

part 3:
riley harmon (cmu art grad)
stacey lu (cmu art undergrad)
paul zelevansky (cmu alumn)
ben hernstrom (filmmakers)
heather stanco (cmu art undergrad)
robyn gray (cmu art undergrad)
agnes bolt (cmu art grad)
jen inman (cmu art undergrad)
dana lok (cmu art undergrad)
thom mocconell (filmmakers)
brenda battad (cmu art undergrad)
matt day (filmmakers)
gretchen neidert and marina pfenning pt. 3 (filmmakers)
alicia ledden part 3 (cmu art undergrad)
outro

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

In The Frame: Artists In Their Own Words

In The Frame: Artists In Their Own Words

Quintessential Pittsburgh painter Robert Qualters

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In the occasional video series In the Frame: Artists in Their Own Words, Western Pennsylvania artists discuss a work that is representative of their medium and their approach to art. Reporting by PG art critic Mary Thomas and videography by Nate Guidry.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10111/1051963-437.stm#ixzz0lkVy8J6r


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Artist Alberto Almarza

Pittsburgh Artist Alberto Almarza's Island Vessel Vivarium

On Friday, March 5th of 2010, during Unblurred on Penn Av, a small team comprised of Everett Hirche, Jason Forck, Steve Stens and Chris Hofman, brought The Island Vessel into this physical world!

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District Downtown Pittsburgh Art April 23 2010

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Presented by: Trust Education and Community Engagement Department
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Throughout the Cultural District
Next performance: Friday, April 23, 2010 5:30 PM
Tickets: FREE!

Art. Music. Dance. Architecture. Film. Networking. Fun. FREE!

The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 9:00 pm, and patrons may start at any location.

JUST ADDED! Please click HERE to view a list of upcoming events for the April Gallery Crawl

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Steel Valley Arts Council presents: Seth Graham at artspace105, May 1 – 15, 20

Steel Valley Arts Council presents: Seth Graham at artspace105, May 1 – 15, 2010

CONTACT:
Steel Valley Arts Council P.O. Box 3003
Munhall, PA 15120
www.steelvalleyarts.org
steelvalleyarts@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Seth Graham
May 1 – 15, 2010
artspace105
105 East Eighth Avenue
Homestead, PA 15120
(Next to the Homestead Grays Bridge)
On street parking available on 7th or 8th Avenues)

Presented by Steel Valley Arts Council, a not for profit arts organization serving the areas of Homestead, West Homestead, and Munhall.

Seth Graham is a visual artist from Buffalo, New York. He creates works using pen and ink that reflect ideas that bear significance to man’s place in nature, alchemy, death, and time among other subjects. He has developed his artwork and the style in which he produces it around the ideology that we are all part of one whole, and although we branch out and carve a niche for ourselves in life, we eventually succumb to the reclaiming hands of time and nature.

Graham’s works are often described as gritty and scratchy, but bear an elegance that demonstrates a great attention to detail. His drawings pull from a great number of sources, and each piece conveys an idea or bears a symbolic theme. The aesthetics of the pieces help to bring the message to the viewer, and at the same time, make the delivery artistic.

Graham’s mission in creating these works is to induce thought, and to prompt questions. There is a great deal of symbolism and metaphoric use of images in his work that he hopes will prompt the viewer to perhaps question the intent of such a depiction, and ultimately the world around them.

Seth Graham’s visual art will be on view Wednesdays and Saturdays at artspace105 from May 1-15, 2010. An opening reception will be held starting at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 1st.

For more information, including gallery hours, contact the Steel Valley Arts Council at steelvalleyarts@gmail.com.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

The Academy of the South Side Fundraiser April 17 2010

On April 17th 2010, The Academy of the South Side is having our second Communion rent party/fundraiser, this time with more booze, more entertainment, and more parking! Doors open at 7pm, music around 8, and admission is free, with drinks available for a small suggested donation, up to $10 for a bottomless cup of beer or wine.

The Lineup:
Tracksploitation - the baddest DJs in Pittsburgh
Kirik Hava - Turkish band
Joanna and Kari of Sadiqa Belly Dancing
Paintings by The Academy

Detailed directions and parking information can be found at www.academyofthesouthside.com

We call the event "Communion", to play on our studio location in an old church building, and also to highlight the community of artists and supporters that call Pittsburgh home. We are hoping to make these parties a regular event to showcase exciting art and music created by talented Pittsburghers, so let's all come together to have some drinks, listen to good tunes, see some beautiful paintings, and support the arts.

The party will be at the old St. Michaels' girls school building at 44 Pius Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203 in the South Side Slopes. It is our home base and also the Veronica's Veil Community Arts Center building, and they were generous enough to allow us to utilize the beautiful main ballroom floor for this event.

Please help us get the word out and tell your friends to come party for the arts!

The Academy of the South Side

44 Pius Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
www.academyofthesouthside.com

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Art All Night Volunteer Openings

The official entrance to Art all Night this year will be what we are calling the breeze way. It is immediately under and too the left of the enormous 16 pound bottle of Iron pictured on the wall of the building on Liberty Ave. It is way cool. You walk straight down through buildings and memories of old time Pittsburgh. At the bottom it opens into our yard, the loading docks and inside the warehouse.........Art.

Hey Art All Nighters!

It's that time again! We're getting set-up at the Iron City Brewery and are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Art and Music AND OF COURSE ... The most important part of Art All Night: YOU!

Art All Night is made possible by good people donating their time and we wouldn't be where we are - OUR 13th YEAR!!! - without you!

Build out is this Saturday, April 17th, at the warehouse on Sassafras at 9am. Take Liberty to Sassafras and the building is on the right. Come help put the finishing touches on the panels and the building.

We're still in need of a few good Volunteers for the show, so please consider signing up for a 2 or 4 hour shift.

We've got prime positions available in:
Art Check-out
Art Registration
Bar
Bike Valet
Community Table
Food & Volunteer Table
Fire Patrol
Green Team
Hangers
Information & Sales
Minglers
Parking
Stage hands
T-shirt Sales

There are even spots left in the coveted On-Site Art area!

Simply go to our site : http://www.artallnight.org/volunteers.html for a description of the available jobs and sign-up.

Remember to list your t-shirt size as we've got lots of "STAFF" shirts to hand out this year!

If you have any problems registering, or think you may have registered more than once, please send an email to volhelp@artallnight.org You will receive a confirmation call for your shift in the week prior to Art All
Night.

See you at Art All Night 2010!

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Responding Exhibit at Future Tenant Gallery Pittsburgh Pa

RESPONDING

Curated by Anna Mikolay

Opening reception Friday April 16, 6-9pm

Exhibition runs April 16 - May 15

Artists:
Rose Clancy
Vanessa German
Maria Mangano
David Montano
David Pohl

Gallery Hours:
Wednesday 12:30-6:00pm
Thursday 12:30-6:00pm
Friday 12:30-6:00pm
Saturday 12:30-6:00pm

http://futuretenant.org/

Guest Curator Series Responding
April 16 – May 15, 2010
Opening Reception April16, 6-9pm
Pittsburgh, PA – April 2010
Curated by: Anna E. Mikolay

An exhibition of new works created by artists Rose Clancy, Vanessa
German, Maria Mangano, David Montano and David Pohl.

Have you ever had the experience of passing by a place where you are
drawn to it and then later find yourself thinking about it? Is it the
beauty, mystery, sadness and or history of it that causes you to
linger?
And if you had the opportunity to respond to this place what would you
do? How would you proceed?

Curator, Anna E. Mikolay asked five local artists these same questions
this past January. The exhibition, Responding, highlights the new
works created in response to these questions. Selected sites include
the block of an abandoned church, an urban intersection, a private
garden, a collapsed barn and a collection of postcards from the past.
Each artist responded differently to this challenge including creating
hidden shrines, photo documentations, sculptures, maps, dis-assembling
of materials and more.

Future Tenant

819 Penn Ave.

Pittsburgh, PA

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the 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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.