A Fair In The Park September 11, 12, 13 2009 Mellon

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!

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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Pittsburgh Art Event Guide for July 11-13 2008

Pittsburgh Art Event Guide for July 11-13 2008 (updated as of July 10)

Certainly a hot spot of art events and openings during this time so here is a summary with links for more information. I see another Pittsburgh art hot spot around July 25, 26 so I'll do one for that as the time draws nearer. Keep in mind there are many ongoing art exhibits in the area so check out the other blog postings!


Friday July 11, 2008:

South Side Works Exposed Art and Music Festival July 11, 2008 from 5-11pm

Panza Gallery Opening Reception July 11, 2008, from 6-9 pm for Sid Kweller's art.

Downtown Pittsburgh Cultural District Gallery Crawl July 11, 2008 from 5:30-9pm

The Monoprint by Eric White at Modernformations, Reception Friday July 11 from 7-10pm.

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Robot 250 Opening Reception at the Warhol Friday July 11, 2008 from 5-10pm. Location: The Andy Warhol Museum and Alcoa Business Service.

Meet the Made Mattress Factory and Robot 250 7/11/2008 Opening Reception: Friday, July 11, 2008 from 6- 8 PM.

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Saturday July 12, 2008

South Side Works Exposed Art and Music Festival July 12, 2008 from 11am-11pm

Wayno at Zombo Gallery's 1 year Anniversary Bash July 12, 2008 from 6-9pm

Moxie Dada Urbanic Group Show July 12,2008 from 7-10 pm

Bellevue Art Crawl Saturday July 12, 2008 from 5-9pm

Second Saturday - Remix, Reuse, Recycle The Pillow Project 7/12/2008 Sat 7pm - 12am. A multimedia arts happening featuring visual art and dance performances by multiple Pittsburgh artists, themed with innovative junk art and choreography re-inventions.The Space Upstairs at Construction Junction, 214 N. Lexington St. Pittsburgh, PA 15208 412.225.9269 www.pillowproject.org $5 suggested donation

Mashings Pittsburgh Filmmakers / Center for the Arts / Robot 250 7/12/2008 Sat 5:30-8:00 pm Opening reception for robotic art work by CMU students. Part of Biennial 2008 and Robot 250 Pittsburgh Filmmakers Galleries 477 Melwood Ave, Oakland412.681.5449 www.pittsburghbiennial.org Free

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Sunday July 13, 2008

South Side Works Exposed Art and Music Festival July 13, 2008 from 12-7pm



Multiple, Ongoing Events

And check out the Robot 250 Events here



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SouthSide Works Exposed 2008 Event July 11 12 13 Pittsburgh Art Event

The dates for South Side Works Exposed Event 2008 have been set for July 11th, 12th, and 13th of 2008! The hours for the festival are 5pm to 11pm (11th), 11am to 11pm (12th), and 12pm to 7pm (13th).

Schedule here.

SouthSide Works Exposed is an amazing mix of a music festival, artist market, and sidewalk sales ... but most of all a celebration of art in life. The setting for the event is in and around the Town Square of SouthSide Works. Within the music festival you may get to see local, semi-national, national, and cultural performances. Gathered in the Artist's Market 27th Street Strip you will get to see some of Pittsburgh's newest exciting artists, along with some old favorites who have supported the Pittsburgh arts for years. Schedule here .

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Pittsburgh Artist Charles Smith II and Celebrate Life Celebrate Art Persad Auction May 12, 2008

Charles Smith II, who lives and creates art in Pittsburgh, is a well known artist whose work I personally appreciate and enjoy seeing around town. He has artwork at Breathe Yoga on the South Side until April 28, 2008. Breathe Yoga's website is here and they are located on 1113 East Carson Street, 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, Pa , 15203. Charles' website is www.artistcharlessmith.com . For ten years he has donated work to the "Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art" charity and he has a work in PERSAD’s 2008 Art Auction event on Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland. More details can be found here at Persad and a direct link to purchase tickets is here .

ONE NIGHT ONLY! 20th Annual "Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art" Auction on Monday, May 12, 2008 at The Carnegie Museum of Art 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. Private Preview & Cocktails for Patron Ticket Holders only

6:00 - 11:00 p.m. General Admission
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