Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities!
We want to make sure you know about all of the amazing workshops and events for Arts Managers and Artists that are happening in the city. Check back regularly to see what's coming up, and go learn stuff!
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Heinz Endowments Small Arts Initiative
This year, the Heinz Endowments is moving the Small Arts Initiative’s application on line! No longer will you have to have your proposal downtown by 5 pm, but you can now submit your application from the comfort of your home and have it in by midnight.
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Graphic Design Position Open at JFilm
1/21/13
JFilm: The Pittsburgh Jewish Film Forum seeks a Public Relations / Graphic Design Coordinator for approximately 10 hours per week through April, and ongoing as needed to assist the Executive Director with publicity and marketing for the 2013 JFilm Festival, April 11 –21.  Learn more...
RAD Budget Includes $3 Million for Port Authority for One Year
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
11-27-12
The ARAD Board agreed to use county sales tax to fund the Port Authority for one year only. GPAC CEO, Mitch Swain praised the ARAD Board's compromise to support transit and maintain Arts & Culture organizations.
Read the full article at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
Peduto Skewers Mayor on RAD Stance
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
8/23/12
As lawmakers went back and forth this summer regarding using RAD money for the Port Authority, GPAC CEO, Mitch Swain brought the focus to how the request will effect Arts & Culture organizations.
Read the full article at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
Arts Programming Cycles Mean Some Busy Weeks, Some Light
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
1/12/13
Arts Administrators discuss the challenges of scheduling production seasons and individual events and how Pittsburgh area organizations can coordinate better to provide patrons great events year round.
Read the full article at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
Stone Reliefs in Downtown Alley Keep Art Sleuths Guessing
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
5/6/12
Four mysterious stone relief carvings adorn the old Arbuckles Coffee building in Coffee Way. While the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation notes that the carvings were saved after the St. Patrick's Day flood from the previous building, no one is quite sure who the original artist was, why the carvings were saved or who exactly is depicted in the stone.
Read the full article at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
With Extended Schedule, Ballet Costumiers Busy This Time of Year
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
12/23/12
Janet Groom-Campbell is the lead costumier at the Pittsburgh Ballet and creates hundreds of costumes and accessories for each production. Her costumes require a team of stitchers and the help of local businesses to supply quality materials.
Read the full article at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
Pittsburgh Wants to Inject Art into its Urban Design Program
Pittsburgh Tribune Review
11/17/12
As the City of Pittsburgh begins its conprehensive master plan, PlanPGH, Mayor Luke Ravenstahl has budgeted $585,000 from the city and local foundations for the ArtPGH and DesignPGH components. The Office of Public Art and city planning joint ventures such as the East Liberty Pedestrian Bridge act as a model for the master plan's emphasis on art and design.
Read the full article at the Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
2012 Offered Diversified Palette of Artistic Achievement Locally
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
1/9/13
Amongst acknowledgements of the greater Pittsburgh region's arts and culture achievements, author Mary Thomas highlights Toby Fraley's Mayor's Award for Public Art for his Pop-Up installation, Fraley's Robot Repair.
Read the full article at the Pittsburgh Post Gazette.
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