A few weeks ago I was contacted for help in finding Pittsburgh area artists who would be willing and able to donate their services to help 9 year old Zachary Mulvey achieve a higher quality of life. Jamie's Dream Team is run by 23 year old Jamie Holmes and they are looking for area artists who can paint murals on his bedroom walls of interest to Zachary like Star Wars and the Legend of Zelda. I hope anyone reading this will forward this along, post on blogs not only to get the attention of area artists but also to anyone willing to donate to this amazing cause (Jamie's Dream Team is a registered 501 c 3 non-profit).
To Pittsburgh area artists who think they may be a good fit contact Jamie Holmes either by phone ((412) 302-1500 )or email ( jamieholmes05(AT)comcast.net )
Jamie's Dream Team also has a website here. The donation link can be found here.
Jamie's letter below has the full story which speaks for itself...
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Rick Byerly, Uniquetake Photography, Pittsburgh, PA
Dear Mr. Byerly:
My name is Jamie Holmes, I am twenty-three (23) years old, and I am the founder of Jamie’s Dream Team. I am writing as a follow-up to the telephone conversation that you had on August 3, 2010 with my Mother, Kim Shidel, who is the First Vice-President of Jamie’s Dream Team. Jamie’s Dream Team is a nonprofit corporation that has been granted a 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service. A copy of the 501(c)(3) determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service for Jamie’s Dream Team is enclosed. The mission of Jamie’s Dream Team is to lift the spirits of those suffering from, and ease the burden caused by serious illness, injury, disability or trauma by granting assistance and/or “dreams” to those individuals. Jamie’s Dream Team’s purpose as a public charity is to provide assistance and/or make distributions to or on behalf of qualifying individuals who are handicapped, disabled, terminally ill, severely injured or suffering from a serious medical condition, disease or trauma. I was born with a rare disorder known as V.A.T.E.R. Syndrome. Children born with V.A.T.E.R. Syndrome can have congenital abnormalities of the vertebrae, anus, trachea, esophagus and kidneys. I was born with abnormalities in all of those areas. I have had at least twenty-five (25) surgeries and/or medical procedures since my birth, including surgeries to reconstruct my esophagus, trachea, and anus, and to fuse several vertebrae in my spine. One (1) of my kidneys disintegrated and my remaining kidney does not fully function. I, however, have been fortunate throughout my numerous hospitalizations and surgeries to have had the support and love of my family, friends, doctors and nurses. Throughout my life so far I have received so much from so many, and I have dreamed for several years of being able to help others in need. Despite the pain and suffering that I have, and will continue to endure, my heart has always been with others who are suffering. As such, I started Jamie’s Dream Team to fulfill my dream of helping others who are suffering as I have suffered at times throughout my life.
Jamie’s Dream Team has fulfilled over one hundred (100) “dreams” since its inception in November 2005. These “dreams” have been granted to qualifying children and adults and have included princess parties, carnivals, helicopter rides, airplane rides, golf outings, baseball games, motorized scooters, go-carts, computers, furniture, horse and carriage rides, amusement and water park outings, camping trips, NASCAR racing, concerts, Christmas presents and meet and greets.
I am presently working on fulfilling a “dream” for a boy who has truly touched my heart in every way possible. He is Zachary Mulvey. Zachary is only nine (9) years old and he has already received two (2) heart transplants. He received the first at the age of ten (10) months, and he received the second most recently on June 19, 2010 in Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Zachary’s need for the first transplant at the age of ten (10) months was due to dialated cardiomyopathy. He recovered from that transplant very well and was on his way to living a normal life when he was diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder (PTLD) approximately two (2) years ago. It is my understanding that PTLD is a form of cancer that transplant patients can get and the treatment for PTLD includes the cessation of the anti-rejection medications. As a result of the PTLD, Zachary could no longer take his anti-rejection medications for his heart transplant. On May 10, 2010, Zachary went into cardiac arrest while he was getting ready for school. CPR was performed on Zachary for anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes. As a last resort, Zachary was placed on an ECMO machine which is similar to a heart-lung machine. The following day Zachary’s Mother, Crystal Mulvey, was told that Zachary was not expected to have any brain function. As Zachary’s family was preparing for the worst, a miracle truly happened. Zachary woke up and was responsive to his medical team! Zachary was then placed on a ventricular assist device (VAD), which is like an artificial heart, while he waited for a new heart. Five (5) weeks later on June 19, 2010, a heart became available for Zachary. Zachary was discharged from Children’s Hospital with his transplanted heart on July 7, 2010. Zachary is doing well but he still cannot take the anti-rejection medications due to the PTLD. As such, Crystal Mulvey has informed me that a day will come when Zachary’s body will likely reject his new heart and she is fearful that Zachary will not be as lucky the next time.
Unlike other little boys his age, Zachary is unable to play sports, ride a bike or travel. As a result, Zachary has occupied his time and entertained himself by playing video games. He is truly a video game aficionado! His favorite video games include the various Legend of Zelda games. The “dream” that I am working on for Zachary includes a makeover for his bedroom. I would like to include as part of the makeover, a painted mural of video game characters on Zachary’s bedroom walls. I am writing to inquire whether you, or any other artists that you know, would be willing to donate your services to paint such a mural for Zachary.
Like me, Zachary has a dream to help others like himself who are suffering from a serious medical condition. The Community Coed Softball League (CCSC) in the Port Vue/Liberty Borough area has been fundraising for Zachary. On August 8, 2010, at the conclusion of its season, CCSC will be presenting a check to Zachary for the proceeds from its fundraising. Zachary, however, intends to, in turn, donate those proceeds to Jamie’s Dream Team to be used to help those who are sick like him. Zachary is truly an amazing and inspirational child! Please contact me to let me know if you, or anyone you know, can assist Jamie’s Dream Team in fulfilling this “dream” for Zachary Mulvey. I can be reached by email at jamieholmes05@comcast.net and by cell phone at (412) 302-1500. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely, Jamie Holmes
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Call to Pittsburgh Artists: Murals for Zachary Mulvey
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Call For Artists: Arbor Aid 2010: Reveal
Call For Artists: Arbor Aid 2010: Reveal
About the Event: Arbor Aid
Arbor Aid celebrates the possibilities presented to us by trees as resources within our city and region, and is a fund raising event for Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest. Rather than chip or log urban trees that need to be removed, Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest encourages giving them a longer life by repurposing them as art, furniture, flooring and everything in between. Arbor Aid showcases artwork both decorative and functional created from salvaged wood. This year’s event, Reveal encourages artists to reveal the beauty of urban trees. Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest also hopes that artists are able to play with the theme in a variety of ways.
This year’s event is special as we both mark a new chapter in our organization’s history with the unveiling of our new name and logo as well as honor the memory of our dear friend and supporter, John Metzler, creator of the Urban Tree Forge.
About Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest
Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest is an environmental non-profit whose mission is to protect and restore the urban tree population in the City of Pittsburgh through tree planting and maintenance, education, and advocacy.
Interested artists meeting: Tuesday August 10th, 6:30pm @ Urban Tree Forge, 1004 Washington Blvd.
If you cannot make this meeting, but want to submit, contact Caitlin, below.
Submission Guidelines:
1. All artists who intend to participate must contact Caitlin Lenahan at 412-362-6360 or Caitlin@pittsburghforest.org . There will be one or two meetings regarding resources for materials, and other resources available to artists who would like to participate in Arbor Aid.
2. There will be space for a limited number of larger scale installations. Please let Caitlin know if you plan to create an installation or display a larger work.
3. The artist assumes all responsibility for obtaining materials and costs associated with creating their piece(s) for Arbor Aid. Artwork does not have to be created solely for Arbor Aid, but does need to include salvaged wood.
4. So that we can ensure that all submissions will be granted adequate space, in-progress photos and measurements of submissions must be given to Friends no later than October 1st. Installation of artwork in the event space will be during a limited time the week of October 25th. The event is Friday October 29th, 2010.
5. Artists are permitted and encouraged to sell their piece(s) at Arbor Aid. Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest will retain 10% of the sales and donate it to the Urban Tree Forge in honor of John Metzler. Artists may donate a larger portion of the sale if they chose.
6. All participating artists will receive one (1) ticket to the event for free.
To see some images from Arbor Aid 2009, see www.pittsburghforest.org/arboraid . If you have any questions about the event, please contact Caitlin at 412-362-6360 or Caitlin@pittsburghforest.org.
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Penn State Altoona Visual Art Studies teaching residency
Here's some information about a call that was just put out:
https://psualtoona.slideroom.com/
The Penn State Altoona Visual Art Studies program is taking applications for a one-semester teaching residency in studio art with an emphasis in painting. The ideal candidate will be able to offer a low toxicity approach to painting that involves little or no solvents. Oils, watercolor, gouache and acrylic will all be considered. The residency is designed to offer an emerging artist substantial time to develop a new or existing body of work, and offers a $5,000 stipend and an additional $5,000 allowance to cover room and board in return for teaching one studio workshop in painting during the spring 2011 semester (January 10-May 5). The Emerging Artist in Residence will also mount a solo exhibition, lecture about their work, and serve as a resource to Visual Art Studies majors. Emphasis will be placed on the quality of the work submitted. A Masters of Fine Arts degree (earned within the last three years) is required for eligibility.
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Woodness Art Exhibit at Unsmoke Systems Braddock Pa
from Braddock Pa Deputy Mayor Jeb Feldman:
All the information below...
-Jeb
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What: An Art Exhibition
When: Opening August 7th, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
When Else: Up through the 27th of August and open by appointment.
Where: Unsmoke Systems, 1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock PA
"Woodness"
A sixth sense of feeling familiar in the woods, nauseous or disoriented when away.
Chele Isaac
Jim Lingo
Darren Myers
Jackie McDowell
Matt McDowell
Todd Rodgers
Naomi Schliesman
Paul Bergeron
Robin Russo
Jen Cooney
Katyana Gradler
Gregory Witt
Matt Barton
Bec Young
Michael Vandegrift
Katherine McGinn
Eric Shows
Heather White
Brett Davis
Aris Georgiades
Jason Loree
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Zombo Gallery Art Events August 2010
Well, between all the events at Zombo Gallery and our outside events, it's been the best summer ever! Thanks to all for checking a few of our many cool things out.
Here's what we have in store for you August til Labor Day.
1. Opening at Zombo Gallery Aug 13th 6-9pm are Daiv Waley's mind wrenching Polaroids. Daiv has been very active in both the Chicago and Ohio art scene and this is his first show in Pittsburgh, Not sure how he works with this antiquated photo system. His work seems fairly organic and at the same time other worldly. They end up 12 x 12 and are way cool and inexpensive. Show runs till Aug 28th. Then join us at 10pm-2am at REMEDY (5121 Butler St) for MADNESS. DJ's Zombo and Llamo dig out all their old ska, punk and reggae music to send the summer out with a sizzle. The Zombotron will be making a rare nightclub appearance!
2.Then Nat Chamberlin and Brian "Bullets" Holton curate VINYLPLASTY, a two night only custom vinyl toy art show at Zombo Gallery on Friday Sept. 3/4 from 7-11pm. 23 artist were hand selected to take part in the unique event. Vinyl toys are a growing form of art being collected mostly by adults. There will be large scale and smaller scale toys displayed with a companion piece of 3ft x 3ft painting by the same artist. All toys and artwork will be available for purchase. DJ Keebs will be providing the tunes. (see attached flyer/press release for more details) .
3. Art Goes Bowling #5. It's that time already. We have bowling pins at Zombo Gallery to get to you starting this weekend. You can pick them up here. Then "art them up" then on Monday Sept. 6th (Labor Day) bring them priced to Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville at 6pm to sell and display. Cash prizes for bests in show provided by Lawrenceville Corporation. The show runs till midnight and DJ Zombo hosts and DJ's...maybe a live band may pop in as well. All Ages Welcome! No Commission on your pin sales!
4. Monthly Scrabble Tournament on Wed. Aug 18th 6-9pm.
5. Sinferno on Saturday August 28th at Cattivo at 146 44th st. in Lawrenceville. This amazing event features live music from Una Da Luna and The Botched. Two floors of killer djs (EZ Lou, Miss Amber and Zombo), Exotic Belly dancers, and A Drag King show. Two full floor of wild entertainment and dancing. ..it's only $5
6. New Hours at Wear It Clothing inside Zombo Gallery are Thursday-Saturday 1pm-7pm and Sundays 1pm-5pm.
Zombo Gallery
4900 Hatfield St.
Pgh PA 15201
412-904-3703
www.zomboworld.com
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Artists market…where art is affordable
submitted by Sal Greco: Artists market…where art is affordable Have you always wanted to sell more of your artwork but haven’t been as successful as you’d like? Consider the ARTISTS MARKET. Our mission is: To enable artists to display and sell more of their art work within a community environment. We will create a public space that celebrates artists. The ARTISTS MARKET will be a public market located in various Pittsburgh areas. First site will be in the North Hills area. For more information contact Sal Greco 724-316-9326 or avanti37@consolidated.net
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Mia Tarducci Henry: My Nature at Panza Gallery Pittsburgh Pa
MIA TARDUCCI HENRY
My Nature
Opening reception: August 7th 6-9pm
Show runs: August 5th - 30th, 2010
At the same time vibrant and serene, these are large paintings on canvas with sweeping strokes of color and earth combined. Mia's Nature is exciting and engrossing; come spend some time and enjoy the garden.
www.miatarduccihenry.com
www.panzagallery.com
images of the exhibit can be found here.
for more info:
Contact:
Mark Panza
412.821.0959
email: panzagallery@mac.com
Panza Gallery
115 Sedgwick Street
Millvale Pa 15209
gallery hours:
wed.thur.fri 10-5
& sat 10-3
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
WildCard presents the premiere of Matthew Buchholz’s Alternate Histories: Pittsburgh series on August 13th, 2010.
WildCard presents the premiere of Matthew Buchholz’s Alternate
Histories: Pittsburgh series on August 13th, 2010.
July 29, 2010
Pittsburgh, PA
After Elliot McNally’s Star Trek Quilts series in January, WildCard returns to the pop art
mold with Matthew Buchholz’s Alternate Histories: Pittsburgh premiering on Friday,
August 13th.
The series consists of replicas of old posters, engravings, and historical photographs from
Pittsburgh’s past, doctored to include fantastical images of monsters, steampunk
machinery, and science gone awry. By combining the pop sci-fi appeal of 1950s monster
movies with traditional historic images, the Alternate Histories series encourages the
viewer to look at history in a new way. Each piece is accompanied by a satirical
description of the event taking place.
“The goal of each piece is to look completely normal to someone just passing by,” says
Buchholz. “Then, upon a closer view, you start to notice just what’s wrong with this
picture.” By focusing entirely on Pittsburgh history, Buchholz is also able to place
oversize figures like Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick in surprising new contexts.
This opening marks the start of a new series for former filmmaker Buchholz, whose film
& video exploration “CinemaFantastique” previously showed at Future Tenant. In
addition to the 11 framed pieces on display, prints of the work will be available for sale.
WildCard is hosting an opening night party on Friday, August 13, from 6 to 9pm.
Admission to the party and to the store gallery is free.
WildCard is located at 4209 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
412.224.2651.
Hours: Tueday-Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12-6, late hours Thursday until 9pm
www.wildcardpgh.com.
info@wildcard.pgh.com
Matthew Buchholz is a native of Tucson, Arizona and a graduate of New York
University’s Tisch School of the Arts. For press inquiries, or high-res photos, please
contact Matthew Buchholz at matthewbuchholz76(AT)gmail.com.
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Pittsburgh Artists- Use the Pittsburgh Art blog to your advantage before it's too late!
Pittsburgh Artists- Use the Pittsburgh Art blog to your advantage before it's too late!
I haven't been receiving many submissions in general, let alone Pittsburgh visual artists, which is why I spend time doing this. The majority of the posts from this blog over the last 3 years have been a result of me scouring the internet and fauxbook for info but no more. I need to spend more time promoting my work.
Take action, spread the word before it's too late. Any info you have on new work, projects, upcoming exhibits are welcome for consideration. Make sure to email images or links to them so readers know what kind of work it is.
Rick Byerly
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.
Crafts N’At 2010, Pittsburgh August 29, 2010 Sunday
Crafts N’At 2010: Paw-sitively Handmade, Paw-sitively Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Craft Collective (PCC) returns for a second year bringing together the best of handmade indie crafts and creative community force on Sunday, August 29, 2010. The event, “Crafts N’At” will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Soldiers and Sailors Hall, a National Register of Historic Places landmark in Pittsburgh. Crafts N’At showcases over 100 local artists and craftspeople. It will also feature local food and acoustic musicians.
Crafts N’At is a fundraiser for Animal Friends (http://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org), a premier companion animal resource center committed to nurturing and promoting the animal-human bond. Emily Levenson, founding member of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective says, “Last year’s event drew in over 800 people and raised $1,800 for the Parkinson’s Foundation of Western PA. It was a very successful event thanks to community support.”
Hoping to draw awareness to help end overpopulation, abuse, and unwanted euthanasia of animals, the PCC partnered with Animal Friends planning a full day of events. Kelly Del Greco, founding member of the Pittsburgh Craft Collective says, “While you peruse the craft market, you can also witness live craft demonstrations, try your hand at something new at the Make-N-Take table, buy homemade food from local businesses, or shake paws with a new friend. “
Auction proceeds will go directly to the Animal Friends of Western Pennsylvania. As a pre-event to our show, we have planned an evening of celebration at Wildcard (http://wildcardpgh.com) in Lawrenceville from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2010. Donations include handmade items from Crafts N’At vendors as well as a plethora of goods from local businesses and organizations.
The Pittsburgh Craft Collective was founded by five crafty business women in 2008. The group originally came together through a shared love for craft, DIY ethics, and mutual respect. The PCC is member funded craft coalition dedicated to provide creative resources to local crafters, offers monthly classes, and hosts social networking happy hours throughout the Steel City. With over 60 members, we are constantly evolving and growing (http://www.pghcraftcollective.com).
Crafts N’At takes place on Sunday, August 29, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Soliders and Sailors Hall, at 4141 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The Crafts N’At Pre-party auction event takes place on Friday, August 27, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Wildcard, at 4209 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. For more information, please refer to our website: http://www.craftsnat.org.
For more information, photos, or contact information for vendors, please contact:
Kelly Del Greco
craftsnat(AT)gmail.com • 412-299-0507
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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 art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.