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We’re Going to Pittsburgh and We Need Your Help!
The August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble(photo courtesy of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council) Join us June 14–16, 2013 in Pittsburgh, PA to continue the national conversation on the “new normal” as the...
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2013 Annual Convention Spotlight: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Art Community
Michelle Clesse An installation art museum, a nationally renowned glass studio, and a cartoon museum walk into a bar. Just kidding. Museums and studios do not have legs, and therefore, cannot walk...
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The Emerging Leader Vision of Moving Communities to the Next Level
Sara Bateman Having been engaged with the Emerging Leaders Network for several years now, I remain thoroughly impressed with those whom this network connects me to. These individuals represent a group...
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Can Art and Culture Districts Shape the Cities of the Future?
John Eger Welcome to the global economy and society. U.S. astronauts reflecting on their experiences in space all seemed to see the earth as one “big blue marble.” As NASA writes: “For the first time...
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2013 Annual Convention Spotlight: Pittsburgh’s Persistent Courtship
Sam Laffey I love Pittsburgh. I mean it; I am a full on Pittsburgh-loving evangelist. I have a full-time job that I love here. I co-own a small business here. I own a house here. I wasn’t born here....
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2013 Annual Convention Spotlight: Won’t You Be My…Partner or Collaborator?
Jamie Kasper Imagine a fast-growing, increasingly diverse school district with approximately 2,700 students in grades K–12, located 12 miles from the downtown area of a city. The district currently...
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Wonky In Pittsburgh
David Pankratz I am new to Pittsburgh, having arrived here from Los Angeles on New Year’s Day 2013 to join the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) as its Research & Policy Director. It’s one of...
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Treading Art Team Suggests You Keep an Eye on Pittsburgh
Melissa LuVisi and Christine Smith of Treading Art Pittsburgh has vastly changed from what once was known as the “smoky city,” covered in smoke and grit, to a city that is open, architecturally...
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The One Not to Miss
Mara Walker June seems like convention season in the arts world. There are lots of national arts organizations developing educational and networking programs for their constituents. If you are an arts...
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Envisioning a City of Artists with “Soulful Stakes”
Kyle Bostian Pittsburgh is widely – and deservedly – touted for its transformation from declining industrial center to post-industrial success story, with much attention devoted to the role played by...
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Year in Review, Public Art Network preconference
Nadine Wasserman Each year as a highlight of the Public Art Network’s preconference, a panel of jurors presents its selection of exemplary public art projects from the previous year. The 2013 Year in...
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Public Art Projects from Concecption to Installation
Nadine Wasserman As part of the Annual 2013 Americans for the Arts National Conference, the Public Art Network (PAN) Preconference, presents the opportunity for public art professionals to explore all...
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