Pittsburgh's Future: Visionary David Bear

Liking what the future of Pittsburgh might entail, reading this PG article:

Glass-walled skyscrapers that hold vertical hydroponic farms built to feed urban populations may sound futuristic, but Dickson Despommier thinks we may be seeing real ones within a year.

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Pittsburgh has its own visionary in David Bear, a fellow at the Studio for Creative Inquiry at Carnegie Mellon University. The studio is an idea incubator, where artists, philosophers, scientists, computer engineers and others mingle as comfortably as poker players at a hunting cabin.

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(In regards to the top of the U.S. Steel Tower):

He proposes an environmentally innovative, publicly accessible urban park with unequalled views that could become a tourism destination and a symbol of Pittsburgh much as St. Louis' Gateway Arch is. Its features could contribute to the international dialogue over issues as varied as expanding populations, environmental stewardship and livable cities.

Read more and find out where to see the Pgh Gigapans

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art 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 artist advocate rick byerly.

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."

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About A Fair In The Park

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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!

Paths to the Park Exhibition

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Paths to the Park Exhibition

Reception: Friday, July 17, 2009, 6–9 p.m., in conjunction with the Cultural District Gallery Crawl

MCG@800 Penn Avenue—Internationally-renown performance and mixed media artist Julia Mandle visits Pittsburgh to conduct a 4-day workshop with MCG after-school students. While they produce their own pair of chalk shoes, students will learn about Mandle's artistic practice as well as issues surrounding art and activism! Then representatives from fellow North Side organizations will join the students in a silent performance that combines costume and path making to highlight community amenities.

Read the press release!

Pause with us on Friday, May 29 from 5-7 p.m. in Allegheny Commons (West Park) for a capstone performance and celebratory picnic.

In 1996, Julia Mandle founded J Mandle Performance—a Brooklyn-based not-for-profit arts organization that creates site-specific performances in unexpected locations to heighten the perception of the everyday environment. This collaboration between MCG and the New Hazlett Theater is partially funded by generous support from the Grable Foundation as part of the Charm Bracelet Project Fund.

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Celebration of the Arts @ Bethel Park Community Center Sept 13, 2008

The Bethel Park Community Foundation announces "A Celebration of the Arts" at the Bethel Park Community Center from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008.

A Celebration of the Arts is privileged to feature a variety of works from the late artist, Jess Hager of Bethel Park, who passed away in January 2007.

Hager was an internationally recognized artist whose career spanned more than 50 years. His subjects ranged from historical scenes to contemporary studies, in addition to landscapes, portraits and figure paintings. He is best known locally for his nostalgic works of Pittsburgh and the steel industry.

More info here.
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Community Art Day Lawrenceville Sat Aug 1, 2008 1-3pm

Community Art Day and Multi-Cultural Event

The MGR Foundation and Amizade invite you to join them this Saturday, August 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a free community event Arsenal Park. Stop by to participate in a community art project and to sample free food from around the world! Meet your neighbors, contribute to a community art piece, sample cuisines from Somalia, India, and more.

Everyone is welcome! Bring your whole family!

Date: Saturday, August 2, 2008
Time: 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Location: Arsenal Park (Lawrenceville)
Cost: Free

Lawrenceville Corp always keeps a list of ongoing Larryville events in general here.
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North Side Celebration in the Park VI July 26, 2008

Celebration in the Park VI

July 26, 2008 at Allegheny Commons Park

Eclectic and Fun… Best Describes the North Side 2008 Celebration in the Park VI This year marks the Sixth Annual North Side Celebration in the Park on Saturday, July 26, from noon to 5:00p.m. in Allegheny Commons Park near Cedar Avenue. Join the North Side/ North Shore Chamber of Commerce along with North Side native, Jack “Johnny Angel” Hunt (Johnny Angel and the Halos), Chairperson of the event.

An activity packed day for all ages includes a chance to: see the Rodfathers of Butler Car Cruise; hear the Manchester Craftsmen’s All Star Jazz Group; test your knowledge of the North Side with the Children’s Museum "Where is Allegheny City Treasure Hunt"; see and make giant puppets and participate in the puppet parades featuring puppet cars; buy cool stuff from the Handmade Arcade artist vendors; eat great festival food; take a step back in time with Heinz History Center Pittsburgh 250 Tent; bring the kids so they can bounce, ride the train and meet really cool animals in the park both real and mascots; visit the Allegheny General Hospital Wellness Tent; take a bicycle ride around the North Side courtesy of Venture Outdoors; explore the public safety vehicles on display and check out the rest of the exhibitors and vendors that will be on hand for the day!

Each year the event offers a new creative theme for the Celebration. Jack, an active member in a number of car cruise groups was instrumental in organizing the car cruise that could be 250 classic cars or more on display that day. The puppet parade will also embrace the car cruise theme with handmade cars that were made by local children in workshops that were held by local Puppet Maker, Cheryl Capezzuti. A portion of the day will go to the dogs with a version of Canine Idol/beauty contest that has been promoted by The Animal Rescue League, Comcast and DogLogic.

The North Side Celebration in the Park from the inception has been designed to be uniquely North Side because of our abundance of cultural resources, artists and civic organizations. Celebration in the Park offers unique opportunities for parents, children, and people of all ages to enjoy cultural activities and educational experiences as well.
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East Edge Arts Revival, The Park Place Art Center, Wilkinsburg Pittsburgh PA

Great news for the Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh area art scene! Check out a Pop City article on the East Edge Arts Revival here.

Located at 207 Franklin Ave., in a 2,000-square-foot house donated by CP Development, East Edge is gearing up to host an inaugural exhibition at its Park Place Art Center in August. The three-story property includes gallery space, a kitchen and studio area and a garden with plants donated by Mildred's Daughters Urban Farm.

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East Edge Arts Revival, The Park Place Art Center 207 Franklin Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15221 Wilkinsburg The Park Place Art Center will be inaugurated in August 2008. Pop City article here.

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National Park(ing) Day Planning Meeting April 24, 2008 Parking Lots Into Parks and Art

Please join the Office of Public Art, Community Design Center of Pittsburgh, and Riverlife Task Forceas we discuss the concept and how you may get involved with National PARK(ing) Day!

When: Thursday, April 24th at 6:00pm

Where: Brew House Association, 2100 Mary Street, South Side

One day a year people in cities all over the country get together to turn metered public parking spots into public parks. PARK(ing) Day, sponsored by The Trust for Public Land and created by Rebar in 2005, is meant to encourage people to rethink how streets are used, and to temporarily expand the amount of public open space in an urban environment. We hope you join us in our efforts to bring this wonderful project to Pittsburgh. Mark your calendars - National PARK(ing) Day is September 19, 2008!

At this meeting, the Office of Public Art will show examples of temporary art projects to help encourage and inspire artist's involvement with National PARK(ing) Day. The CDCP will be on hand to offer assistance to the many community organizations and its members, and to discuss the impact and significance of PARK(ing) Day in relation to the many issues communities face.

Bus routes to the Brew House include: 51 (A,B,C,D), 54 (C), and 59 (U)
Please direct all replies of acceptance, as well as any questions to Emily Craig at 412.258.6651 or emily@riverlifetaskforce.org.

For more information visit: http://www.parkingday.org/.
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A Fair in the Park September 7 - 9 2007 Mellon Park

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No matter the year you can check out current details for A Fair in the Park at http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ .

September 7 - 9, 2007

A F A I R I N T H E P A R K

presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh

http://www.craftsmensguild.org/

Mellon Park - Pittsburgh, PA

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Look for A Fair in the Park's complete Event Schedule in the Sept. 5th issue of The Pittsburgh City Paper!


*** THE ARTISTS ***:
A F A I R I N T H E P A R K is one of Pittsburgh's best kept secrets. Held in the lush surroundings of Mellon Park, this event is an end of summer artistic showcase. One of the only arts and crafts festivals in the United States presented and run by artists, A Fair in the Park features 100 American Contemporary Craft Artists from across the United States as they exhibit work in Clay, Textile, Glass, Metal, Jewelry, Wood and Mixed Media.
Visit: http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ for the complete list of A FAIR IN THE PARK Vendors!

Also featuring special exhibitions and demonstrations, Some highlights include:
- The Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors will also be present with an outdoor sculpture exhibition in the Mellon Park Rose Garden.

- Articulate; Pittsburgh's Creative Network will be present to showcase their online registry of artists from South Western Pennsylvania and distribute the first ever Pittsburgh Gallery Guide.

- The Sogetsu Pittsburgh Study Group - Ikebana (Japanese flower arranging) - will exhibit a show titled Iron, Glass and Flowers to commemorate the Sogetsu School's 80th anniversary and the Pittsburgh Celebrate Glass Events in The Mirror Room at Phipps Garden Center.

- The Mobile Museum featuring Alberto Almarza will be present to demonstrate the process of Pok Pottery.

- Glass, Wood, Metal, Jewelry and Mixed Media demonstrations by: The Pittsburgh Glass Center, Wood Turners Anonymous, The Tree Carver, Isis Art Jewelry, Facets of Light, Clancy Paper Works, DiRenna Designs and Fig Studios!

*** THE PERFORMING ARTISTS ***:
A F A I R I N T H E P A R K is pleased to announce our WYEP (91.3 fm) Concert Weekend. Visit http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ for the complete schedule of 2007 Performing Artists. Featured performances: Joe Grushecky, The Gypsy Knights and The Edgewood Symphony Orchestra!

*** THE CHILDREN'S AREA ***:
A F A I R I N T H E P A R K also welcomes The Saturday Light Brigade, The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, The Bubbleman, Oogles 'n' Googles and The Pittsburgh Mothers' Center to our event. Visit http://www.craftsmensguild.org/ for more information about the Children's Area.

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Mellon Park is located along Fifth and Shady Avenues in Pittsburgh's Shadyside area. It is adjacent to the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Admission is free. Parking is also free on surrounding streets.


Fair Hours:
Friday, September 7th: 1 PM - 7 PM
Saturday, September 8th: 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, September 9th: 10 AM - 5 PM


A F A I R I N T H E P A R K would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors:
Renewal by Andersen, Verizon, AmericanStyle Magazine, Gutter Helmet, WholeFoods, The Pittsburgh City Paper, Lite Rock (92.9fm), The Saturday Light Brigade, The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, The Pittsburgh Mothers' Center, Oogles 'n' Googles, WYEP (91.3fm), Art-iculate and Carlow University.

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Our mailing list is selected from gallery patrons, not from public or commercial sources and only used to announce our upcoming exhibitions and events - if you do not wish to receive any further e-mails, please respond with the subject "remove." We will immediately remove you from this list. If you received more than one of this e-mail, please let us know, so we can correct this.

Other comments are also appreciated.

The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh
c/o A Fair in the Park
4523 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
P. 412 687 8858
F. 412 687 6338

For more information about The Craftsmen's Guild or A Fair in the Park, please visit our web site: http://www.craftsmensguild.org/

A F A I R I N T H E P A R K is presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh
with the cooperation of the City of Pittsburgh.



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