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Carnegie Museum of Art Announces Gordon Parks in Pittsburgh, 1944/1946
From April 30 to August 7, 2022, Carnegie Museum of Art presents Gordon Parks in Pittsburgh, 1944/1946, an in-depth presentation into Parks’s photographs of the Penola, Inc. grease plant in Pittsburgh and its workers who supplied essential goods to U.S. troops during World War II. This examination of an important chapter in Parks’s landmark career explores a narrative that is seldom told and still resonates today. The exhibition, which features more than 50 photographs that have not yet been seen by the public, will be paired with special programming, community events, and a publication featuring essays by artist LaToya Ruby Frazier and writer Mark Whitaker, among others.
The Andy Warhol Diaries
After he was shot in 1968, Andy Warhol began documenting his life in a diary. Eventually published as The Andy Warhol Diaries, the wildly popular book edited by Pat Hackett, these candid entries revealed sides of Warhol never before seen.
Carnegie Museum of Art Announces First Round of Commissions and Partnerships for the 58th Carnegie International
Carnegie Museum of Art announces five commissions slated for the 58th Carnegie International that will be realized at the museum and throughout the city of Pittsburgh in the lead-up to the opening day of the exhibition on September 24, 2022. The 58th Carnegie International follows the geopolitical imprint of the United States since 1945 to situate the “international” within our local context.
Fairy Tale Job Opportunities: Idlewild and SoakZone Hiring for Mother Goose, Little Red Riding Hood, Plus 700 More
It takes a gaggle to make Idlewild and SoakZone go, and as the park enters its 145th season of fun, they need a new Head Goose.
Story Book Forest has been an integral part of the Idlewild experience since its opening in 1956, featuring iconic folk characters like Mother Goose, the Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe, Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks. These roles often see the same stars fill the shoe(s) or don the bonnets year after year, but every once in a while, a golden opportunity arrives for some fresh fowl to fly in. 2022 presents such a moment.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Community Youth Scholarship Audition
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School invites children ages 5 – 9 to audition for the opportunity to receive one of up to five full scholarships for the 2022 – 2023 school year (classes begin in September 2022). Students must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for scholarship funds (see below). To create as safe an environment as possible, children are required to wear masks and caregivers are requested to remain outside of the building during the audition.
History Center Book Talk to Explore the Teachings of Fred Rogers
The Senator John Heinz History Center – the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh – will host an evening with Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, co-authors of the new book, “When You Wonder, You’re Learning: Mister Rogers’ Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids” on Thursday, March 24 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Carnegie Science Awards nominations now open
Since 1997, the Carnegie Science Awards have honored the accomplishments of more than 600 individuals and organizations whose contributions in the fields of science, technology, and education have significantly impacted western Pennsylvania and inspired the next generation of innovators. By nominating you can help someone who you know and admire receive recognition for their trailblazing work.
Summer camp registrations open at Carnegie Science Center
For ages 4–18: Thrill seekers, nature lovers, space enthusiasts, music maestros, coding gurus, and curious explorers dive into hands-on, minds-on discovery at our 2022 Summer Camps . From exploring the science of amusement parks at Kennywood to designing robotic rovers and video games, the possibilities are endless for STEM discovery and excitement for all campers this summer.
History Center to Host Eighth Annual Irish Genealogy Workshop
The Detre Library & Archives at the Heinz History Center will host its annual “Irish Genealogy Workshop” featuring experts from the Ulster Historical Foundation in Belfast, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
BOOM Concepts seeks artist in residence
In 2021, BOOM Concepts modified its in-house programming from Unblurred First Friday month-long gallery exhibitions to a 2-month residency program. BOOM Concepts hosted 4 artists on site at 5139 Penn Avenue from April - November. BOOM Concepts also supported 3 additional artists with residency opportunities through a partnership with Radiant Hall that supported and provided studio space and participation in Radiant Hall resources from July - November 2021.
Flagstaff Hill restoration begins in Schenley Park
The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy today announced it will soon break ground on its latest restoration project on Flagstaff Hill in Schenley Park with an overall goal to preserve the site’s historic integrity, improve its ecological health, and increase its use.
Sophia Traczek Wins Regional Poetry Out Loud competition
Congratulations to Sophia Traczek, the winner of PCA&M's 2021-2022 Virtual Regional Competition for Poetry Out Loud. A senior at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, Ms. Traczek will represent the Pittsburgh area at Pennsylvania's Virtual State Competition in March 2022. Ms. Traczek recited “I Find no Peace” by Sir Thomas Wyatt, “Beautiful Wreckage” by W.H. Ehrhart, and “the world is about to end and my grandparents are in love” by Kara Jackson.
Benji.—The Warhol: Silver Studio Sessions
In The Andy Warhol Museum’s latest session, multi-instrumentalist, rapper, singer/songwriter, and producer Benji. joins us in our Silver Clouds gallery to record unique and minimalist versions of two songs from his recent album, Smile You’re Alive! Having developed as an artist in Pittsburgh, Benji. has recently relocated to Atlanta where he has joined the collective, Spillage Village.
As Everywhere of Silver exhibit to open at SAMA
Artist Nicole Renee Ryan is honored to announce her upcoming exhibition with landscape painter Rita K. Haldeman, celebrating the Southern Allegheny Museum of Art’s 25th anniversary. In As Everywhere of Silver,named for the Emily Dickinson poem, Ryan will debut around 30 paintings that draw fantastical inspiration from the isolation and nostalgia heightened by the pandemic. The exhibition opens Friday, May 7, at the museum’s Ligonier branch and is on view through August 5.
Woodville is looking for volunteers
Woodville is a National Historic Landmark and 18th century home of the Neville family. We interpret 18th century life and the role of John Neville in the Whiskey Rebellion. The house is open April to December, and we host many on site programs!
IUP Theater to perform Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Carousel
Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Theater-by-the-Grove and Music Theater will present a co-production of the beloved classic Broadway musical, “Carousel” with music by Richard Rodgers, book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. This musical is based on Ferenc Molnar’s Play “Liliom” as adapted by Benjamin F. Glazer. Agnes de Mille created the original choreography for the Broadway production.
Zoe Zenghelis: Fields, Fragments, Fictions comes to Carnegie
Carnegie Museum of Art announces Zoe Zenghelis: Fields, Fragments, Fictions, the first solo exhibition featuring the paintings of artist and educator Zoe Zenghelis in the United States. Opening March 26 and on view through July 24, 2022, the monographic show will celebrate the interdisciplinary breadth of Zenghelis’s art practice by bringing her independent work in dialogue with her collaborative projects and teaching methods, as well as with objects from the museum’s permanent collection. The exhibition will be staged in the galleries of the Heinz Architectural Center at Carnegie Museum of Art, one of the nation’s foremost institutes for the study and curation of architecture. Zenghelis together with Theodossis Issaias, Associate Curator, Heinz Architectural Center, and Hamed Khosravi, architect and educator at the Architectural Association School of Architecture have collaborated at every step of the way to select and present this important body of work.
Summer camps announced for Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media
For those of you who know us well, you know summer is our favorite time of year, not just because we like to see the sun again after another Pittsburgh winter, but also because we love summer camps! Each year, we open our doors to school-aged kids and teens for ten weeks of learning, creativity, and fun, and this year is no different. We have even more offerings this year than last, ensuring there's something for everyone.
McKeesport Heritage Center looking for administrative assistant
Administrative Assistant and Research Specialist
The McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center is seeking a friendly, outgoing person who can commit 40 hours per week to the tasks of office management, customer service, and research coordination at the Center through customer interactions. Must have basic computer skills and some experience in an office setting. Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite preferred. Wages negotiable based on training and experience.
Send your resume & brief cover letter to: info@mckeesportheritage.org
History Center Book Wins International Diversity and Inclusion Award
The Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center is proud to announce that its book,“LAUNCHED: The Life of Olympian Herb Douglas” by author and historian Anne Madarasz, has been awarded with the Gold Medal for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in the Research Projects/Publications category at the inaugural Anthem Awards.
Pittsburgh’s public art could be likened to the city’s fingerprint. It is unique, celebratory of local voices, and a testament to its post-industrial landscape.
As public art invites everyone to interact with the creative spirit of Pittsburgh, The (New) Pittsburgh Exposition offers seven public art sites in and around the city that have helped define its civic art scene.