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
Friday, December 5, 2008
David Grim @ Zombo Gallery Saturday December 13 2008
The Pittsburgh Galleries blog is a volunteer effort from Rick Byerly to promote Pittsburgh art events which feature artists from the area. The PghGalleries.com website effort is an up-to-date directory with Pittsburgh area art venues. Thanks go to Sirani Gallery of 5875 Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill for being a sponsor and David L. Edwards Art and Anonymous for their donations to this effort. Donation and sponsor info can be found here. Rick Byerly, Uniquetake Photography
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Phone Books and Wine Corks, David Grim and Dave English at Zombo Gallery...
Below find the press release for the December 13, 2008 exhibit at Zombo Gallery featuring artists David Grim and Dave English. I know Dave Grim and respect his passion for creating as well as collecting artwork and his volunteer role on the Sprout Fund's Public Art Advisory Board.
Don't miss the one-time reception from 6-10:30pm on Saturday December 13, 2008. December 13, 2008. “Phone Books and Wine Corks” at Zombo Gallery. 4900 Hatfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 in Lawrenceville.
Drawings by David Grim and Found Object Figures by Dave English. Please join us at Zombo Gallery for a reception between 6PM and 10:30PM on Saturday, December 13th, featuring the artwork of David Grim and Dave English. The single-day exhibition is inspired by the hardboiled realities of urban anomie. We are creators working along the fringes of the fine art world, concerned more with exploring the mysteries of the alleys and abandoned industrial buildings than flirting with formalist aesthetic conceptualists. Our materials were picked up during moments of sodden personal reflection, and our work expresses the conditions that surround us. Tip back the spirit of your choice, and then come help us find the bottom of it all.
Dave English is a puppeteer and found object artist from Pittsburgh, PA. He frequently works in recycled materials because they are low cost and plentiful. The wine cork figurines stem from his time as a bartender. The characters he creates are all individually unique. They act as wine rack decorations, voodoo dolls, pincushions, a home for mismatched or lost jewelry, and odd gifts.
David Grim is an artist focusing mainly on photography, drawing and collage. Born in Allentown, PA, he moved to the western part of the state to attend the University of Pittsburgh after graduating high school in 1988. He has since embraced the region, and has had solo exhibitions at the Digging Pitt, The Clay Penn, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. He has been featured in numerous group shows at diverse venues including La Vie Gallery, 707 Penn, Panza Gallery, Fe Gallery, and Agni Gallery (NYC). Please direct inquiries to: grimone1(AT)verizon.net Or (412) 904-3703
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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Grim and English at Zombo Gallery Art Exhibit Saturday December 13, 2008
blog sponsor:
The Pittsburgh Galleries blog is a volunteer effort from Rick Byerly to promote Pittsburgh art events which feature artists from the area. The PghGalleries.com website effort is an up-to-date directory with Pittsburgh area art venues. Thanks go to Sirani Gallery of 5875 Forbes Ave in Squirrel Hill for being a sponsor and David L. Edwards Art and Anonymous for their donations to this effort. Donation and sponsor info can be found here. Rick Byerly, Uniquetake Photography
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Phone Books and Wine Corks, David Grim and Dave English at Zombo Gallery...
Below find the press release for the December 13, 2008 exhibit at Zombo Gallery featuring artists David Grim and Dave English. I know Dave Grim and respect his passion for creating as well as collecting artwork and his volunteer role on the Sprout Fund's Public Art Advisory Board. Don't miss the one-time reception from 6-10:30pm on Saturday December 13, 2008.
December 13, 2008. “Phone Books and Wine Corks” at Zombo Gallery.
4900 Hatfield St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 in Lawrenceville.
Drawings by David Grim and Found Object Figures by Dave English.
Please join us at Zombo Gallery for a reception between 6PM and 10:30PM on Saturday, December 13th, featuring the artwork of David Grim and Dave English. The single-day exhibition is inspired by the hardboiled realities of urban anomie. We are creators working along the fringes of the fine art world, concerned more with exploring the mysteries of the alleys and abandoned industrial buildings than flirting with formalist aesthetic conceptualists. Our materials were picked up during moments of sodden personal reflection, and our work expresses the conditions that surround us. Tip back the spirit of your choice, and then come help us find the bottom of it all.
Dave English is a puppeteer and found object artist from Pittsburgh, PA. He frequently works in recycled materials because they are low cost and plentiful. The wine cork figurines stem from his time as a bartender. The characters he creates are all individually unique. They act as wine rack decorations, voodoo dolls, pincushions, a home for mismatched or lost jewelry, and odd gifts.
David Grim is an artist focusing mainly on photography, drawing and collage. Born in Allentown, PA, he moved to the western part of the state to attend the University of Pittsburgh after graduating high school in 1988. He has since embraced the region, and has had solo exhibitions at the Digging Pitt, The Clay Penn, and Pittsburgh Filmmakers. He has been featured in numerous group shows at diverse venues including La Vie Gallery, 707 Penn, Panza Gallery, Fe Gallery, and Agni Gallery (NYC).
Please direct inquiries to: grimone1(AT)verizon.net Or (412) 904-3703
Like what's posted on this blog and the website http://www.pghgalleries.com/ ? This is a volunteer effort so donations of any size are welcome which can be made via paypal here . Also at that link anyone interested in purchasing banner space, which includes placement on this blog and the PghGalleries.com website, can sign up there. Thanks! Rick Byerly
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Thursday, July 3, 2008
Pittsburgh Art Event Guide for July 11-13 2008
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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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
Multiple, Ongoing Events
And check out the Robot 250 Events here
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Thursday, April 17, 2008
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).
Like what's posted on this blog and the website http://www.pghgalleries.com/ ? This is a volunteer effort so donations of any size are welcome which can be made via paypal here . Also at that link anyone interested in purchasing banner space, which includes placement on this blog and websites, can sign up there. Banner design included. Thanks! Rick Byerly
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Photography from rick byerly: http://www.uniquetake.com/
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http://www.PghGalleries.com
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pittsburgh photographer rick byerly, http://www.uniquetake.com