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

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

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! Download Artist Entry Form Here

"The Business of Creativity"

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

Thursday, May 6, 2009

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.

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.

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.
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; creative tech showcases; 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.
GENERAL ADMISSION:
 $25.00
STUDENT: $15.00
Click here to reserve your tickets now.

Three Rivers Arts Festival Makes Move to Return to Pittsburgh Artist Roots!

Wow, a big change for the Three Rivers Arts Festival:

...One way that we are returning to our roots in the Juried Exhibition is by limiting submissions to artists living in the Greater Pittsburgh region, which we’ve defined as roughly within 100 miles of Pittsburgh.

from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust:

I wanted to make sure that you (and hopefully, by extension, the readers of your Pittsburgh arts blog) are aware of two new opportunities for artists at the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival. I think it will be interesting to note, particularly for the New Juried Exhibition, that we are hoping to branch well beyond the bounds of the “traditional” Juried Show that was part of the Festival in years past. In that show, submissions were accepted in only a few categories of media – painting, sculpture, photography, film, and a few others. In our reimagined exhibition, we’re getting rid of strict categories to encourage a diversity of works and viewpoints and encourage interesting collaborations.

That said, one way that we are returning to our roots in the Juried Exhibition is by limiting submissions to artists living in the Greater Pittsburgh region, which we’ve defined as roughly within 100 miles of Pittsburgh. You can find an exact listing of eligible counties in the prospectus and application.

New Juried Visual Art Exhibition

Back by popular demand, this juried exhibition will showcase the Pittsburgh region's vibrant creative community. The exhibition will take place at an indoor Cultural District gallery during the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival, June 4-13, in downtown Pittsburgh.

Submissions are welcome from across the spectrum of visual arts. Works will be juried by a panel of Pittsburgh-based artists and curators.

Artists who meet residence requirements may enter up to three qualifying individual pieces for jury. The goal of the New Juried Arts Exhibition is to showcase the best art produced in the Pittsburgh region. Decisions will be based solely on aesthetic quality as determined by the jury panel in an anonymous jury process.

More information: http://www.artsfestival.net/visualart/juried-visual-art-2010.html
Download a prospectus and application: http://www.artsfestival.net/TRAF_Juried_Art_Fill_In_Application.pdf

Artist questions about the New Juried Visual Art Exhibition (i.e. does my work qualify?) should be directed to Sonja Sweterlitsch at 412-471-3191 or Sweterlitsch@pgharts.org.

2010 Poster Contest

Three Rivers Arts Festival and City Paper invite you to submit your best artwork for the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival poster. The winning artwork will creatively represent Three Rivers Arts Festival's mission to connect the community to the arts.

The grand prize winning design will be used to help promote the 2010 Three Rivers Arts Festival throughout the Pittsburgh region. Four winning designs will be produced as posters – and there are cash awards as well!

More information and guidelines: http://www.artsfestival.net/visualart/2010-poster-contest.html

Entry form: http://www.artsfestival.net/visualart/2010-poster-entry.html

Table of Elements 2010 Benefit Reception @ Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild

Table of Elements 2010 Benefit Reception
Friday, March 19, 2010 from 5:30-8:30 pm

Location:
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
1815 Metropolitan St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Neighborhood: North Side

Primary e-mail contact: bcolatrella(AT)mcg-btc.org

Description:
Share in the vision: join us to celebrate and support the ways that
art transforms our everyday lives. Indulge in over 100 pieces of
ceramics, prints, and photos by more than 80 renowned artists, brought
together to benefit arts education at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild!

The benefit reception features an exclusive opportunity to view and
purchase from the expanded exhibition. Tickets are $25 in advance, or
$30 at the door.

For more information or to make reservations, visit
www.manchesterguild.org or call Brittany Colatrella, Communications
Coordinator, at 412-322-1773 Ext. 378.

Date: Friday, March 19, 2010
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm

New York Artist turns to Pittsburgh in time of Recession

February 12, 2010

Contact:
Isabelle Garbani
540 79th St
Brooklyn NY 11209
(718) 238 6828
igarbani@netscape.net
www.IsabelleGarbani.com



New York Artist turns to Pittsburgh in time of Recession


Emerging New York Artist Isabelle Garbani has turned to Pittsburgh during the recession. While the rest of the country is struggling, post-industrial Pittsburgh is faring better: with lower unemployment, stable housing prices and a diversified industry, making it possible for artists to find an audience willing to collect art.

"Unemployment is 5.5 percent, far below the national average. While housing prices sank nearly everywhere in the last year, they rose here. Wages are also up. Foreclosures are comparatively uncommon," according to a January 7, 2009 New York Times article,.

"New York City has been hit really hard by the crisis, and a lot of collectors are hesitating right now. As an emerging Artist, I must go where the economy can sustain art and culture" says Ms. Garbani, who has started showing at BoxHeart Gallery in Pittsburgh, and is preparing for a solo show there in 2011.

Isabelle Garbani is a Brooklyn based artist who received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2004. She has exhibited her work throughout the New York metropolitan area and the Northeast. Her work focuses on contemporary issues and culture and can be seen at www.IsabelleGarbani.com

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If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Isabelle Garbani, please call 718-238-6818 or e-mail Isabelle at igarbani@netscape.net

BoxHeart Gallery is located at 4523 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224
www.boxheart.org

Artist Masha Vereshchenko

Check out the etsy store for Masha Vereshchenko, she just posted work for sale!

Artist Gabe Felice @ Modernformations Gallery Feb 5 2010

Opening February 5th, 7 to 10pm

“ESCAPE TO EYEBALL ISLAND: New works in ink, paint, & sculpture by Gabriel M. Felice”

The evil Zuonic Enforcers have taken control & set out to destroy our peninsula.
Our life force - threatened, our lasers – seized, thoughts – stolen, and families – imprisoned.

We have but one Wishing Tree left in our possession after our coveted Gem Forraige was annihilated.

The healing animal known as Oddea has been captured and enslaved in the Zuonic Nomad Circus.

We must release Oddea and fly our Kippolian Bears to safer territory beyond the Magian Mountains and Torian Sea to replant our Wishing Tree in the gardens of Eyeball Island.

Escape with Gabe Felice in his second solo visit to ModernFormations - in a concept show inspired by self sabotage, Remote Viewing, and Prophetic Everydayism.

ModernFormations

4919 Penn Avenue.
Pittsburgh PA 15224

412.362.0274

more info: http://modernformations.com/

Pittsburgh Artists Deserve More Press from Pittsburgh Media

Pittsburgh based visual artists? Yes, we have many talented ones in Pittsburgh, despite the lack of attention from Pittsburgh media outlets. The "media", what's left of it, seems to be more interested in showcasing our world class museums and small circle of certain art galleries. Oh well, that's what blogs are for I guess. Take a look at the growing list of curated Pittsburgh artist links I'm working on which are noted to the right of The Pittsburgh Art Blog. Feel free to email any links you feel may qualify, as long as they are Pittsburgh based. For artists who don't have an online presence it's as easy as registering for free at the Pittsburgh Artist Registry (recommended for all artists). The Pittsburgh Artist Registry is a project from the Office of Public Art and not related officially with this blog.

The below list is not obviously meant to replace or take away from the Pittsburgh Artist Registry, only my take on quality Pittsburgh based visual artists whose work I've come across.

Last Update February 9, 2013

Artist Aaronel deRoy Gruber, R.I.P.

Artist Adrienne Heinrich

Artist Aimee Manion

Artist Alberto J Almarza

Artist Andy Kehoe

Artist Anita Sulimanovic

Artist Atticus Adams

Artist Barbara Weissburger

Artist Ben Kehoe

Artist Ben Matthews

Artist Bernadine Saint Auguste

Artist Bonnie Gloris

Artist Brett Douglas Davis

Artist Brian Brown

Artist Brian Holderman

Artist Cheryl Capezutti

Artist Christopher Schmidt

Artist Dan Vogel

Artist Daniel Bolick

Artist David Edwards

Artist Deanna Mance

Artist Denise Mahone

Artist Elin Lennox

Artist Eric Feather

Artist Fabrizio Gerbino

Artist Fumino Hora

Artist Gabe Felice

Artist Golan Levin

Artist Heidi Tucker

Artist Hisham Youssef

Artist Ian Thomas

Artist Ivette Spradlin

Artist Jae Ruberto

Artist James Shipman

Artist Jane Ogren

Artist Janese Hexon

Artist Jason John

Artist Jay Del Greco

Artist Jesse Riesmeyer

Artist Jim Ulrich

Artist Joan Milsom

Artist John Fobes

Artist John Metzler, R.I.P.

Artist John Sokol

Artist Joyce Werwie Perry

Artist Kamal Youssef

Artist Kathryn Carr

Artist Kyle Houser

Artist Laura Jean McLaughlin

Artist Lex Covato

Artist Maria Mangano

Artist Mark L. Gualtieri

Artist Mark Panza

Artist Mia Henry

Artist Michael Lotenero

Artist Nick Bubash

Artist Patricia Bellan-Gillen

Artist Peggi Habets

Artist Penny Mateer

Artist Richard Claraval

Artist Rick Byerly

Artist Rob Larson

Artist Robert Qualters

Artist Ruth Levine

Artist Ryan Woodring

Artist Ryder Henry

Artist Sarah Wojdylak

Artist Seth Clark

Artist Shawn Quinlan

Artist Shervin Iranshahr

Artist Sonja Sweterlitsch

Artist Stephanie Armbruster

Artist Stephen Hankin

Artist Sue Abramson

Artist Susan Constanse

Artist Susan Wagner

Artist Terri Perpich
Artist Thaddeus Mosley  

Artist Tim Kaulen

Artist Tomas Schneider

Artist Will Giannotti

Artist Zachary Brown

Artists Paul Roden and Valerie Lueth

 

Find more at the Pittsburgh Artist Registry

Unstill’d: The Distillery 4 Program with the Schmutz Lodge

Unstill’d
February 5, 2010-March 5, 2010
5405 Broad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

PITTSBURGH, PA: The Distillery 4 Program, in collaboration with the Schmutz Lodge, presents the work of eight artists, uniting to overcome the loss of their residency studio. Work will be on display at the Schmutz Lodge, located at 5405 Broad Street in Garfield.

Unstill’d is a month-long project in which the artists were given a space and asked to respond to their current dislocation. The Schmutz Lodge, a performance and visual arts spectacle, opened their doors to the Distillery Program, and their building has served as both studio and exhibition space for the Distillery artists. Unstill’d includes site-specific installations and is curated by Distillery alumnus, Rose Clancy.

Unstill’d represents the following artists:

Heather Pinson
Dave English
Becky Slemmons
Carlea Cannon
Nikki Rosato
Rachel Debuque
Lenka Clayton
Ashley Andrews

Gallery Details
The Schmutz Lodge is located at 5405 Broad Street, Garfield
Opening Reception: February 5th 6-10 PM, during Unblurred
Closing Reception: March 5th 6-10 PM, during Unblurred
Gallery can be visited by appointment only. To schedule an appointment contact: (412) 759-4242

Schmutz Blog here.

Images above are from photographer Don Orkoskey, www.WDOphoto.com.

Pittsburgh Industrial Art Exhibit Fein Gallery

Pittsburgh Industrial

Exhibit Dates:
January 29th - March 12th, 2010


Artists: Bob Yonke, Anna Marie Sninsky, Fran Gialamas, Garry Merola,
Cynthia Cooley, Jim Rettinger, Jim Guentner, Richard Snodgrass,
Bob George, George Mendel, Kristen Dotterway


JOIN US FOR THE SHOW RECEPTION
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29th at 5PM ~ 8PM


Fein Art Gallery
519 East Ohio St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-321-6816

Cluster, a group exhibition of more than 20 Pittsburgh-area artists Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

Frozen and Trapped Forever (detail), Jacob Ciocci, 2010

Opening reception, Friday February 5, 2010

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and Pittsburgh Filmmakers announce Cluster, a group exhibition of more than 20 Pittsburgh-area artists, curated by Adam Welch. It is on view February 5 – March 28, 2010. An opening reception will be held on Friday evening, February 5 from 5:30 to 8:00pm. It is open to the public; $5 requested donation; free to PF/PCA members. Beginning with this show, PCA will extend Thursday evening hours to 7:00 pm. The Dialogue Series continues on the second Thursday of each month, and the pavilion series will resume on Thursdays in the summer.

Cluster takes over all PCA's gallery spaces at the Shadyside campus and features invited artists who've investigated the spatial device of connections. These connections might be obvious, esoteric, direct, or juxtaposed, and elicit a fundamental element of artistic discourse. Welch says these artists are, "working within their interests to profess what they know or do not know, for a purpose that is both self and collectively informing."

The show offers a wide range of visual works in a variety of mediums from regional artists. Artworks with dissimilar processes and formations will be displayed around the building creating multiple levels of viewing experiences. Some of these are:

• A large-scale mixed-media installation by Jacob Ciocci titled, "Frozen and Trapped Forever." This piece employs HD video with painting, combining outtakes of TV/film, comics and self-drawn animations, rapidly cut and collaged together to create an overload of information.
• A site-specific installation by Jason Lee, which further extends his "Euthenic Set Series," made up of elements of safety-orange painted light boxes containing photographic imagery, wires, plastic ducks and picket fences arranged to present contemporary landscape as sanitized, congenially pristine and compartmentalized.
• Individual video works by Robert Lasdislas Derr and Julie Perini, both of which investigate the relationship of history and social constructs through filmed performance acts.
• Interactive installations by Sean Derry and Amanda Long. Derry's piece, "Rehearsing Spring," combines monochromatic panels and heating elements, which hold a temperature close to natural body heat. Long’s work involves color and pattern with multi-channel projectors. When the viewer interacts with it, it takes on different special arrangements of color fields.
• Sculptural works by Dee Briggs, Will Giannotti, Kyle Houser and Anita Sulimanovic, all of which navigate the object as a process of expression.
• Painted/printed/drawn/cut works by Connie Cantor, Brian Brown, Bovey Lee David Montano, and Nayda Collazo-Llorens.
• A series of black and white photographs by Jacob Koestler, and digital color photographs by Michael Sherwin.

Thursday, MARCH 11: The Dialogue Series with PF/PCA curator Adam Welch, and Cluster artists: Dee Briggs, Connie Cantor, David Pohl, and Jacob Ciocci. Free and open to the public. Cash bar opens at 5:00pm; discussion begins at 6:00pm.

More info here.