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Letter From August Wilson Center President
At the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, we are about to embark on a year of programming celebrating the 15th anniversary of the opening of our facility at 980 Liberty Avenue. We are also planning for strength and sustainability in the next 15 years and beyond.
Pittsburgh’s public art breathes life into the city
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.
SpaceBurgh: Dale Vaughn Interview
Dale Vaughn, founder of the community event SpaceBurgh which connects people to Pittsburgh's growing space industry, as well as the owner of space themed Space Bar, sits down with Brian Crawford to discuss the event, the bar, craft beer and hard hitting sci-fi questions.
Bushy Run Announces Call for Board Applications
To run for a 3 year term, a person must be a member in good standing (dues current) and have been a paid member for at least one year. The election is scheduled for November 2nd. Nominations must be turned into the Museum Manager by October 26.
SOLDIERS & SAILORS HOSTS VETERANS DAY FILL THE HILL
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum is hosting the “Fill the Hill” event which allows people to honor a veteran. With every $20 donation, a flag will be placed on Soldiers & Sailors’ front lawn, with a special illumination on Veterans Day.
Halloween Thrills Await at Kennywood's Phantom Fall Fest!
Looking for a fun and spooky way to celebrate Halloween with the kids or your significant other? Kennywood’s Phantom Fall Fest has you covered! This signature Halloween event offers something for everyone, allowing you to tailor your spooky experience based on the time of day. Whether you're seeking family-friendly fun or spine-chilling thrills, Kennywood has it all!
Neo-Soul Diva Marsha Ambrosius to Close the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
Vocalist, songwriter, producer and lyricist Marsha Ambrosius has just been added to close out the 14th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival on Sunday, September 22, at 8:45 pm
From Blueprints to Buildings: New Exhibit Opens at University Museum, IUP
The University Museum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania is excited to announce its upcoming exhibit, From the Desk of the Architect, which will be on display from September 7th through October 4th, 2024. This captivating exhibit is open to the public and invites visitors to explore the fascinating journey of turning blueprints into the architectural landmarks that shape our community.
Contemporary Craft Announces Teen Apprentice in Craft and Technology Program
The TACT program will begin with its fourth cohort of 10 teens from the Pittsburgh region in October 2024.
Oil Region Alliance Job Opening
The Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry and Tourism (ORA) is seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting, developing, and implementing educational and outreach programs that promote the Oil Region National Heritage Area’s (ORNHA) rich history and recreational amenities.
Ceramic Residency Application Deadline Extended
The Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media (PCA&M) is extending the deadline for their Ceramic Residency Program until July 1st. It’s not too late to apply to join their growing list of artists served through the ceramics residency program.
Fort Pitt Museum opens Homelands: Native Nations of Allegheny
Created in collaboration with federally recognized Delaware, Seneca, Seneca-Cayuga, and Shawnee tribes, the exhibition will illuminate the past, present, and future of the region’s Native tribes with rare artifacts and new scholarship.
History Center Partners with Smithsonian and Museums Nationwide to Host Inspiring Civics Programming
The Senator John Heinz History Center, the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh, will join 400+ museums and organizations nationwide for the Fourth Annual Civic Season, held in partnership with the Smithsonian and the History Made By Us national coalition.
History Center Launches New Digital Archive Documenting Local Effort to Rescue Jews During the Holocaust
The Rauh Jewish History Program & Archives at the History Center has launched a new digital archive featuring over 500 letters from the papers of United States Congressman Henry Ellenbogen that document his efforts to help Jews escape Europe during the Holocaust.
Fort Pitt Museum to Host Public Programs and New Exhibition
This summer, the Fort Pitt Museum – part of the Smithsonian-affiliated Senator John Heinz History Center’s family of museums – will host an engaging lineup of events and a new exhibition that will bring 18th-century Pittsburgh history to life.
Architecture, a Tool For Hope
Pittsburgh’s business community made an impact. Seeing these buildings light up gave people hope, helped people feel seen, made people feel accepted. One person posted on Facebook, “This is AMAZING!!!! Maybe next year we can get Philly and other cities/towns to do this. This brings tears to my eyes!! It’s so important in spreading awareness!!!”
Millvale Music Festival Art District POV
Enjoy these POVs from the 2024 Millvale Music Festival. The videos showcase the art districts on Butler Street and Sedgwick Street as well as the Maple Leaf gallery on Sedgwick Street. You can see the type of artists who were present at the event and the type of music performed in the art districts.
135th Anniversary Commemorations of the Johnstown Flood Announced
The National Park Service and Johnstown Area Heritage Association will host a series of events to commemorate the 135th anniversary of the 1889 Johnstown Flood and honor the victims of the catastrophe.
Silver Eye Scholarship Program Application Deadline Approaches
Scholars @ Silver Eye are college seniors from Pittsburgh area universities who have been selected to participate in a year-long, intensive, work-based training program, at Silver Eye. The Scholars @ Silver Eye develop hands-on, fine art skills alongside curatorial and arts nonprofit management training.
Contemporary Craft Introduces New National Artists-In-Residence
Contemporary Craft announces their 2024-2025 National Artists-in-Residence. This is their second cohort and includes four short-term (one month) and two long-term (six months) residencies, with artists working across a broad spectrum of craft mediums and techniques. The first resident will start in July 2024.
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.