Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Jack Weiss and Vanessa German at Mendelson Gallery




found the info here

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Unblurred Art Crawl Friday July 2 2010

Unblurred Art Crawl Friday July 2 2010

Schedule here.

Unblurred happens the first Friday of every month (sans January).


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Mary Culbertson Stark and Randie Snow…Mirror Play



“Mary Culbertson Stark and Randie Snow…Mirror Play”

June 18, 2010 thru July 24, 2010

AAP CENTENNIAL EXHIBIT

Mary Culbertson-Stark: painting Randie Snow: mixed media

FirstFriday ArtWalk…July 2, 2010 5:30-8:30 pm

GALLERIE CHIZ
5831 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside, Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Hours: Tue – Fri 11-5:30 • Sat 11-5 • closed Sun, Mon. or by appointment; 412.441.6005

image above from Randie Snow's assemblage "Alice"


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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Call for Artists: Made in Lawrenceville

Call for Artists: Made in Lawrenceville

(You May be Surprised to Know)

CONTACT:
Joy Borelli-Edwards
be galleries
P: 412.687.2606
begalleries@mac.com

June 22, 2010 - Artists of any medium who live and/or work in Lawrenceville are invited to submit artwork for an upcoming exhibition at be Galleries in Lawrenceville. The show, tentatively titled Made in Lawrenceville (You May be Surprised to Know) will open on July 10th and will run through July 31st. A wide range of art, materials, handmade goods, and other items fabricated in Lawrenceville will be highlighted. The show will seek to cover a variety of artistic mediums as far-ranging as fashion and textile design, soap-making, clay, printmaking, as well as more traditional painting and sculpture. The materials portion of the show will be curated by Janice Donatelli of Artemis Environmental and the art portion will be curated by gallery owner Joy Borelli-Edwards.

Interested Lawrenceville artists may bring up to three pieces of work to be Galleries (3583 Butler Street) on Friday, June 25th between 11am-6pm to be considered for the show. All works must be priced for possible sale and the gallery takes a commission on all works sold. Contact Joy Borelli-Edwards,begalleries@mac.com or 412.687.2606 with questions.

Read more: http://www.begalleries.com/



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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Pittsburgh Public Record Art Project, Justin Hopper


Pittsburgh Public Record Project

Friday, July 16, 2010
5:30pm - 9:30pm
937 Liberty during Gallery Crawl

A stolen overcoat, a murdered thief. The people of 19th-century Pittsburgh made some mistakes. Sometimes those bad decisions are all we know of 'em.

***July 16, 2010 as part of the Gallery Crawl***

Public Record is a multi-media art project using documentary poems, written from 19th-century Pittsburgh crime reports, that you can experience as audio performances via your mobile phone - in the Downtown locations where these events actually occurred.

Public Record debuts with a show at 937 Liberty featuring contributions from a barrage of local artists (see below), and including a version of the piece to be experienced in the gallery, via any mobile phone!

(PS - Besides the obligatory beer and wine, we'll be serving up yummy Pimm's Cups for your summer lovin')

Live like you're at Rice's Castle or Snyder's Saloon with Shattock and Hughey Friel, just one more time.

Brought to you by Justin Hopper as artist-in-residence with Deeplocal and Encyclopedia Destructica, and supported by a generous Seed Award from THE SPROUT FUND.

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Contributors include:

Sounds & Voices by Herman "Soy Sos" Pearl, Christiane Leach, Alexi Morrissey, David Bernabo, and more.

Visual artwork by Jennifer Howison, Christopher Kardambikis, David Pohl, Jeff Schreckengost, Jonathan Kline, Christine Brill, Erin Brubaker, WAYNO, and more.

Additional contributions from Don Wentworth and Lilliput Review, Teresa Foley, Encyclopedia Destructica, University of Pittsburgh Library archives, and more.

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Under Deconstruction: Transformazium, Braddock PA Arts Revival


Under Deconstruction: Transformazium



Deconstruction is the selective dismantling of a building for the purpose of reusing the materials to build new structures, and it is this process which Ruthie, along with formerly Brooklyn based artists Leslie Stern, Dana Bishop-Root, and Caledonia Curry (better known as Swoon), are using to turn their building into a community arts center called the Transformazium.

Although a lot of hard work still needs to be done deconstructing and rebuilding the Transformazium, the future seems bright. Swoon lives in Brooklyn, but is currently building an adobe dome in the lot across the street from the Transformazium, which will function as a community greeting space. Leslie, Dana, and Ruthie have completed two large projects that involved the community's participation. It's clear that the Transformazium is becoming more than a community arts center, but just what that will be remains uncertain, even to the Transformazium. "We are going to let it evolve more organically, and with input from our neighbors as well. We are definitely working towards a community garden in the lot, though", says Leslie.
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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Saturday, June 12, 2010

Reverberation Exhibit at UnSmoke Art Space Braddock PA

REVERBERATION
Five new site specific works by Dee Briggs

Saturday, June 19, 2010
6:00pm - 9:00pm
UnSmoke ArtSpace
1137 Braddock Ave
Braddock, PA

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Reverberation: Rhythm, reflection and balance are the ideas that organize this work and preoccupy its maker. Five new works will be installed in large and small-scale spaces that exist between the architecture. The exhibition will also include a new collaborative experimentation with sound artist Herman Pearl.


Also opening the same evening:

UNHEALTHY FOR SENSITIVE PEOPLE
Adam Aviles Ellen Garrett Doug Ferrell Kaitlin Miciunas

Phase II of the site-specific installation in steel, Unhealthy for Sensitive People, is a developing multi-sensory experience, demanding physical and social interaction between individuals and their immediate spatial comprehension, within the boundaries of the space and in relation to Braddock.

We'll be serving delicious pizza made on site in the community brick oven with all sorts of tasty toppings and of course beer from our friends at East End Brewery will be ice cold on tap. Bring the kids, mates and dates.

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Society of Artists “Urban Dreams” exhibit at Fein Art Gallery


Pittsburgh Society of Artists “Urban Dreams” exhibit at Fein Art Gallery

Fein Art Gallery
519 East Ohio St
Pittsburgh 15212
412 321-6816
Closed Sun-Wed
Hours are 9-5

Now through July 9, 2010

Artists
Cristina Saucedo, Carol Skinger, Eva Trout, Phiris Kathryn Sickels, Martha Ressler, Mary Mason, RuthAnne Bauerle, Betty Phillips, David Lackner, David Sparks, Doreen Grasso, Duane Cacali, Ellen Hanna, Ellen Leimkuehler, Gerry Florida, Gloria Goldsmith Hersch, Helen Naimark, Janet Woodcock, Jay Ressler, Jessica Kalmar, Judith Gentile, Kara Ruth Snyder, Kathleen Zimbicki, Kathy Gilbert, Lila Hirsch Brody, Mia Tarducci Henry, Nina Sowiski, Sue Schneider, Yelena Kukharenko.

Pittsburgh Society of Artists “Urban Dreams” exhibit at Fein Art Gallery
“Urban Dreams” Exhibit description: Increasing technologies, multicultural diversity and global exchange heighten our subconscious fears and euphoric hopes for the future. This exhibit challenges artists to abandon linear thinking and pursue interpretations of urban dreams. Using media of their choice, artists explore the hopes and/or fears of the global impact upon our urban environments. The show includes 38 Pieces by 31 artists selected by Juror Kathleeen Zimbicki.

Carol Skinger with her fake urban plan for East Liberty which received a Juror’s Award. In her artwork titled “urban renewal nightmare dream for East Liberty” Pittsburgh artist Carol Skinger poses as an urban planner with Robert Moses, R.K. Mellon and Mosites Co.’s names crossed out as players for the role. Skinger attempts to decisively associate East Liberty with the global green movement by imposing 80 green rooftops on the buildings, and in doing so, play catch up with Chicago, US leader in green roofs. Through the writing on the frame it is also a meditation on “green” recalling the green forest East Liberty once was, the green “liberty” it then became as in free cattle grazing area, the green, as in value and money that was made from it and contiguous lands- when it was developed and subdivided by Thomas Mellon. He gained a real-estate toe hold here, which became the basis for his future ventures, through his marriage to Sarah Jane Negley. Other artistic embellishments Skinger proposes: organic gardens, a lazy river moat ride around East Liberty Presbyterian Church, outdoor pools and a summer stage (orange) for a “Chris Ivey Film Festival” (who she assigns the role of Jane Jacobs) in the middle of it all. East Liberty becomes Liberty Green, a fantasy worth exploring.


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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Communion III - An Evening of Art, Booze, Music, and Lasers Saturday, June 19th



from Academy of the South Side

We hope you all are doing well and are ready for summer to begin. We're
thrilled to announce our upcoming *Communion III *fundraising party, which
will be next *Saturday, June 19th*! Thanks to everyone who has come out to
our past parties for making them so much fun - we hope to see lots of both
familiar and new faces for this next installment. The details are below,
and we've also attached the flyers for the party. Bring your friends and
come party for the arts!

Also please note, we are working on getting our summer planned and will send
out an update as soon as the schedule is finalized.
Just let us know if you have any questions, and as always, please feel free
to forward this along to anyone who might be interested.

-Tim, Shervin, and Dan
*The Academy of the South Side*
www.academyofthesouthside.com
(412)4982446


*THE DETAILS:*
*Date:* Saturday, June 19th
*Time:* Doors open at 8pm
*Cost*: No cover, small donation for food and drinks
*Laser Shows:* At 9 and 11pm
*Music and Art:* music by Tracksploitation and Gramsci Melodic, paintings by
Academy instructors and students
*Address:* 44 Pius St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203 - main ballroom floor of our
studio building, the old St. Michael's school building, currently Veronica's
Veil Community Arts Center

Detailed directions and parking information can be found at
http://www.academyofthesouthside.com/Map.html

We call the event "Communion", to play on our studio location in an old
Catholic school building, and also to highlight the community of artists and
supporters that call Pittsburgh home. We are hoping to make these parties a
regular event to showcase exciting art and music created by talented
Pittsburghers, so let's all come together to have some drinks, listen to
good tunes, see some beautiful paintings, and support the arts.

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

John Metzler Tribute Show at Fe Arts Gallery Pittsburgh PA Lawrenceville


Fe Gallery is proud to present:

"Tribute Show" honoring the inspiration and achievements of
John Metzler. John was a driving force in the art community and his
generous spirit created ripples that impacted all who know him.

As part of this exhibition, Fe gallery would like to continue the
ripples by turning this exhibition into an opportunity. Under the
advisement of Randie Snow, John’s exhibition will be a fundraiser for
his daughter, Chelsie and Urban Tree Forge. Therefore, Fe will be
donating our percentage of all sales to Chelsie and Urban Tree
Forge. Please join us on Saturday to honor John and to continue the
ripples and the support of the Urban Tree Forge.


Opening Reception:
JUNE 12, SATURDAY from 6-10PM
A moment of silence at 8PM

Dates: June 12- July 3, 2010


Gallery Hours:

Thursday and Friday from 12-3
and Saturday from 12-4

4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
412.860.6028

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Fundraiser to benefit the Granada Arts Education Project June 19, 2010


Fundraiser to benefit the Granada Arts Education Project, a collaborative artist/teacher-driven program that helps teachers in Granada, Nicaragua to implement arts curriculum in schools with very limited resources.

The event will feature artwork and crafts from local artists, music, raffles and an auction.

Date: Saturday June 19, 2010
Time: 6:00-9:00pm
Location: AVA Bar & Lounge
126 Highland Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15206

http://granada-arts-education.blogspot.com/
Email: granada.arts.education@gmail.com


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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Clyde Hare: A Memorial Exhibition at Concept Art Gallery Pittsburgh PA


Clyde Hare: A Memorial Exhibition

Please join us NEXT SATURDAY, June 12th, for the opening of our Clyde Hare Memorial Exhibition. The afternoon begins at 4pm with a lecture about Hare's work by Linda Benedict-Jones, Curator of Photography, Carnegie Museum of Art. A reception will follow from 5-7pm.

Clyde Hare is best known for his work on the Pittsburgh Photographic Library (
PPL) project. Hare worked with Russell Lee and Esther Bubley, among others, on the project, which documented the "Renaissance of Pittsburgh”--the transformation from a smoky steel producing city to a clean, 20th century metropolis.


The exhibition includes photographs from his PPL project work, assignments for national magazines such as Life, Fortune, and National Geographic, as well as photographs that were included in his 1958 solo exhibition at the Carnegie Institute. Additionally the exhibition features many rare vintage prints not exhibited previously.

Concept Art Gallery
1031 S. Braddock Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15218


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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Interplay Art Exhibit, Pgh Center for the Arts June 25 2010



June 25-August 22, 2010
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — The first collaborative exhibition of works by members of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP), Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PF/PCA) and its eight artist guilds is scheduled to open next month as part of AAP’s Centennial celebration. Interplay runs from June 25-August 22, 2010 at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PCA), 6300 Fifth Avenue. Eric Shiner, Milton Fine Curator of Art at The Andy Warhol Museum, served as juror. There will be an opening reception at PCA, open to the public, the evening of June 25th from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A suggested donation of $5.00 is requested at the door.

Interplay provides an exceptional view of Pittsburgh’s fertile and diverse arts community,” says artist and Interplay Chair Connie Cantor. “The exhibition features compelling works by emerging and established artists working across the full spectrum of media—from installation, video, photography, sculpture, painting, printmaking, fiber arts and more.”

artist, title, award

Kathleen Zimbicki Dark Ones (2010)
Robert Huckestein Creation (2010)
Katherine McLean Intersection (2009)
Paula Garrick Klein &
Sharon Wilson Wilcox Elemental Symmetry (diptych) (2010) Excellent Use of Printmaking Technique
Laura Marin Man & Machine II (2010)
David Montano Soul Sickness (2010)
Tiberiu Chelcea Connector Mapping #1 (2010)
Connie Cantor Barbie's Soup Kitchen (2010)
Susan Sparks Art of Noise Composition #46 (2010)
Susan Sparks Art of Noise Composition #47 (2010)
Jane Haskell Aluminum & Copper (2010) Best 3D
Lori Hepner britney spears, 6:58 PM May 19th from web (#2)
(nothing better than a day at the beach with my family! -britney) (2009)
Lori Hepner cnnbrk, 6:27 AM May 17th from CNN (#2)
(Tamil Tigers say they have decided to silence our guns as Sri Lankan govt. forces close in on their last stronghold.) (2009) Best Demonstration of Theme
Mary Towner Bolero Mousies (2009) Best in Fiber Art
Wanda Spangler-Warren Undulate (2010)
Lizzy De Vita Untitled (Candy, Candy, Candy,Candy, Candy, Candy, Candy, Candy; Meilleur Danseuse a Go-Go) or (Candnee Green Wherever She May Be) or (Where Moths Go When They Die) (2009)
Lizzy De Vita Untitled (House) (2010)
Jay Ressler Awetogenesis (2010)
Martha and Jay Ressler The Uncertainty Principle (2010)
John Hinderliter Where the Rubber Meets the Road
Ian Page Rainbow and Meat Bulb Series #1
Ian Page Rainbow and Meat Bulb Series #3
Alan Byrne Crime and Punishment (2010)
Alan Byrne In and Out of the Money (2010) Juror's Choice*
Terri Perpich Last September (2008)
Phiris Kathryn Sickels Hooked (2010)
Kathleen Burk Exploration (2010)
Kathleen Burk The Seven Seas (2010)
Henry Simonds Eustache (2010)
Christopher Ruane National Insecurity (2010)
Becky Siemmons How to Draw a Straight Line (2010) Best Conceptual Art
Wendy Osher Continental Drift (2009) Most Innovative Use of Materials
Wesley Smith Deep Woods Silkie (2010)
Gerry Florida Urban Forest/Existence (2008)
Philomona ODea Phoenix Rising (2010)
Philomona O'Dea Molecular Mandala (2010)
William Wade Burst (2010)
Mary Weidner Fault (2010)
Daniel Brickman Wormhole Schematic (2010) Best Sculptural Interpretation of Theme
Pati Beachley Hold (2009)
Judy Sullivan House of Revelation 1 (2010)
Judy Sullivan House of Revelation 2 (2010)
John Foster Cartwright With detachments steady throwing,we the surface broad surveying, we the virgin soil upheaving. Across the wilderness, America, America (2010)
Mia Tarducci Henry Colorful Words (2010)
Hisham Youssef Circle (2010)
Hisham Youssef Nature vs Nurture (2010) Juror's Choice*
Christina Zaris Kaleidoblooms (2010)
Christina Zaris Kaleyedoscope (2010) Most Visionary
James Maszle Perfect Night (2010) Juror's Choice*


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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Sirani Gallery presents Shades of Green AAP Exhibit



Shades of Green
Featuring work from
Zivi Aviraz
Lila Hirsch Brody
Judy Spahr

Opening Event
June 18 - July 12, 2010
Sirani Gallery as part of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 100th Anniversary, presents Shades of Green. Inspired by nature, these artists communicate "green" by experimenting with eco-friendly and recycled materials

5875 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Artist Kathryn Carr at WildCard Lawrenceville Pittsburgh PA




WildCard presents Pittsburgh Artist Kathryn Carr’s Root,

A Scherenschnitte Show, from June 11 to July 15, 2010

Pittsburgh, PA

With the success of Chicago Artist Laura Berger’s “Water Test” show, as well as the wildly popular Vintage Weekend, WildCard in Lawrenceville continues its run of summer events with the Friday, June 11 opening of artist Kathryn Carr’s “Root.” The show revolves around images featuring roots and tying into the fairy tale idea of a “root of all evil.” In addition, new art cards and posters will be created specifically for this show.

Carr’s art was recently presented at Gallery Sim’s “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” where it garnered accolades for her exacting work. But unlike “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” where Carr’s work was presented alongside one other artist, “Root” is a solo show of her paper cuts. Rooted in the traditional German style of Scherenschnitte, Carr is working towards creating a contemporary style that combines the delicate paper cuts with the shadows they create.

WildCard owner Rebecca Morris was pleased to discover a world-class paper-cut artist living right in Pittsburgh and was eager to sell Carr’s work, as well as featuring her as an artist in the store’s back gallery.

“Root” has its opening night on Friday, June 11 with a free reception from 6 to 9pm. No RSVP is required. Samples of Kathryn Carr’s work can be seen on her website at gocarrgo.com

WildCard is located at 4209 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201.
412.224.2651.

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11-7, Sunday 12-6, late hours Thursday until 9pm
www.wildcardpgh.com.
info@wildcard.pgh.com

For press inquiries, or high-res photos, please contact Matthew Buchholz at
matthewbuchholz76@gmail.com.
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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Art Events from David Grim


Check out David Grim's take on Pittsburgh Art Events for this weekend. He posts as well on his personal blog Crown of Appalachia.

(image above from David Grim)

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pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Justseeds Artists CoOp Moves to Pittsburgh June 11 2010 Party


Justseeds has moved!

In May the PDX crew packed up all the prints into a truck that Shaun & Mary drove across the country to set up a new HQ in Pittsburgh.

On Friday, June 11th, 2010 visit us at our new space for a...

Housewarming Celebration!!!

Moving-In Sale:::See and buy new work by Justseeds artists!

Book Release:::Celebrate the release of *Firebrands: Portraits from the Americas*, edited by Shaun Slifer & Bec Young, illustrated by Justseeds

Refreshments & BYOB

--enter in the back from Spring Way, bike parking in the back!!!)

June 12, 6-10 pm
3410 Penn Ave 2nd Floor (above Bike-Pgh, enter in the back from Spring Way)

ABOUT JUSTSEEDS:::


Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative is a decentralized network of 26 artists committed to making print and design work that reflects a radical social and political stance. With members in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Justseeds operates both as a unified collaboration of similarly-minded printmakers and as a loose collection of individuals with unique viewpoints and working methods. We believe in the transformative power of personal expression in concert with collective action.

Founded in 1998, and originally the graphics distribution project of Josh MacPhee, Justseeds made the transformation into a worker-owned cooperative in 2007 – the original network being largely in place through past collaborations. Having outgrown our space in a residential basement in Portland, Oregon, in May of 2010 we transported our distribution center to our new and larger home in Pittsburgh, PA. We operate an online store and wholesale distro, an active, multi-voice blog detailing current art and resistance projects around the world, and a small gallery space in our Pittsburgh office which highlights member work.

www.justseeds.org

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Pittsburgh City Charter High School art exhibition at Future Tenant

City Charter High School art exhibition at Future Tenant

Future Tenant presents the 5th annual City Charter High School visual art show now through June 11. A closing reception, open and free to the public, will be held on June 11 from 5 to 7 PM and will feature performances by students in a variety of mediums from poetry to video displays.

The exhibition was curated by nine of the high school students involved in the high school’s art club: Brandon White, Elissa Papantonakis, Marquis Wilson, Amber Palfy, Malia Barnes, Ariana Pluchinsky, Katie Lynn, and Stephanie Cato. Students had the opportunity to install their work, giving each participant a true gallery experience. Other students with featured work include: Alyssa Brown, Bob Dietz, Rolanda Ford, Tierney Francis, Oliver Laniear, Shannon McCarthy, Elizabeth McPherson, Desiree Niccoli, James Perry, Allison Peters, James Phillips, DeAnna Robinson, Vincent Sciarretti, Sarah Short, Emilio Woods, Casey Mizgorski, Cherie McAlexander, Shannon McCarthy, Virginia Hoffman, Sean Duva, Jaraya Johnson, Rebecca McDonough, JJ Lynn, Alexis Perry, Amanda Sanier, Carla Diehl, Brandon Norman, Virginia Hoffman, Marquis Wilson, Cherie McAlexander, Casey Mizgorski, and Tyler Lightfoot.

Future Tenant, a non-profit visual and performance art space, is located at 819 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh’s cultural district. The gallery will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 1 to 6 PM throughout the duration of the City High show. Dedicated to showcasing the art of emerging artists, Future Tenant’s programming strives to connect to the current creative energies of Pittsburgh and the surrounding area. Visit www.futuretenant.org for more information
and a calendar of events.

Currently in its seventh year of operation, City Charter High School is located in the Clark Building in downtown Pittsburgh.

Future Tenant Gallery Address: 819 Penn Avenue • Pittsburgh, PA • 15222
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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

3 Rivers Arts Festival: The Art of Technology



Looks like a good start to shedding the 3 Rivers Food Festival hangover this festival has had for quite some time (that and the focus on many out of state market artists which still continues). You be the judge and check it aht for yourselves!


June 4-13 2010

The exhibits and performances may change the way we view art and technology, and help us to better realize the unlimited potential of each. Plus, they offer us some downright good times that are sure to benefit everyone’s Festival experience. Ranging from digital puppetry to interactive sculptures and robots, video installations, and an interactive exhibit requiring text messages from viewers. Following are a few glimpses into what you will see on the visual arts side; we’ll cover performances in another post.

David Edwards’ 14′ tall sculpture made from 80% recycled aluminum takes the shape of a potted sunflower. Its wind-powered spinning petals transform wind into energy using a micro wind turbine. In addition, there are flexible solar panels that collect energy for programmable LED lighting. This exhibit and others can be seen at Point State Park.



from the 3 Rivers Arts Festival website


3 Rivers Arts Festival Schedule here

Pittsburgh Power Flower Website here.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Pittsburgh Artist Ben Hernstrom, Ambulantic Videoworks Residency in Iceland

Be a part of supporting Pittsburgh artist Ben Hernstrom (Ambulantic Videoworks) and his artist residency in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Direct link to donate here.

Video here.


from Ambulantic Videoworks

This July I am heading to Reykjavik to the SIMRES artist residency, then spending August at the Nes Artist Residency in Skagaströnd, where I will make videos and take photos.

The SIMRES (Icelandic Association of Artists residency) in Reykjavik only accepts 10 foreigners at a time, so I am flattered and excited about being accepted into the program.

Skagaströnd is an amazing seaside fishing village with a population of only 520 people. I am incredibly excited about the opportunity to spend a month there creating new work.

Having 60 days to work on new creative projects, without the constant distractions of running my small video production company (reading/sending a bazillion emails a day, researching jobs, begging people to hire me to make a video for them for like half of what everyone else charges, recutting the same *$^%&$ video for the 10th time because the client has no idea what they want, et cetera et cetera et cetera) would be unfathomably wondrous. (Well, OK, I actually really like my job mostly, but I still really want to go to Iceland to make new work and take 2 months away from the normal jobs.

While there, I'm hoping to shoot a short documentary on the Country Days festival. Skagaströnd is a very small fishing village, north of the Arctic Circle. It is famous throughout Iceland for being the home of Hallbjörn Helgason, “The Icelandic Cowboy” and “Country King", who pretty much single-handedly introduced American country music to Iceland. Every August they have a huge festival, with live music and other festivities.
You can see a good example of the kind of film I'm looking to produce here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/ambulantic...

I am also planning on making a short experimental narrative. For reference please see my 2006 short:
I am like cities
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587167/

And I'm going to take some photos. W.H. Auden described the light in Iceland by saying it was "the most magical light of anywhere on earth." The summer days have as many as 18 hours of sunlight, resulting in spectacular opportunities for creating images.

Project location: Reykjavík


Source link.

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Artists Eric Luden and Kris Boban at Zombo Gallery Lawrenceville


The ZOMBO Gallery presents "in stereo", the art of Eric Luden and Kris Boban. The show opens June 4th from 6-9pm.
Eric Luden
An art director friend once asked me why I rarely draw thin women in my designs. My response was that I find it more enjoyable to draw a curve than a straight line. My art education involved studying the work of cartoonist Don Martin in the pages of MAD Magazine as a child. Most of my previous work was done digitally, but now I discovered the fun of working with a brush and One Shot paint.
Kris Boban
My art is a blend of influences from traditional animation, graphic design, and world cultures. I often combines cute and/or direful creatures in melancholy or joyful humanistic situations.
Born in 1983 in New Jersey and a BFA graduate from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in animation. I quickly took notice of the beauty of LA and the evolving underground art scene. Deeply inspired by artists like Tim Biskup, Joe Ledbetter, Amanda Vissell, and Greg Simkins, I would paint and draw after-hours from my full-time job on Nickelodeon's "Yo Gabba Gabba!". My animation work grabbed the attention of JJ Abrams, Warner Bros, MTV and Paramount Pictures, and my work has been used for various popular brands seen around the world.
The ZOMBO Gallery is located at 4900 Hatfield St. in Lawrenceville.

they did a vid as well:


In Stereo at Zombo Gallery on June 4! from Kris Boban on Vimeo.


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Air Open House Party June 12 2010, Artists Image Resource

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Artists Image Resource
518 Foreland St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412.321.8664
info@artistsimageresource.org













SUMMER

OPEN-HOUSE

PARTY


Saturday, June 12

4pm to midnight

$5 at the door


in the galleries

---EXHIBITIONS!!

Prints from the Aukland Print Studio

Print Portfolio from Poznan Poland

Works by Brazillian artist Jose Ruffino

plus-
AIR summer print raffle!!

one of a kind inkjet prints


on the presses &

in the shop

---PRINTING !!

we’re printing layers and layers and layers and layers of ink on paper and whatever other surfaces we can find.


on the stage

---PERFORMANCES!


Uke and Tuba

--- Uke & Tuba are Pittsburgh's premiere ukulele/tuba band with dancers and an accordion. Their hilarious stage show explores the common ground between a punk show, performance art, and karaoke night. Like a radio station that can't make up its mind, they "play hits from the 70's, 80's, 90's and today." Past performances include a Girl Scouts convention, Andy Warhol's grave, a wedding, and the One Nation Under a Uke festival in Philadelphia. Visit www.ukeandtuba.com

Marcus Kim

--- Magical Marimbas

DJ Attila the Hunk

--- Spinning metal/rock/classics

Thermos
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Hip Hop Beats and Machines

http://soundcloud.com/djthermos


Evan Richards
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Experimental Musics from Laptops

Dani Simmonds/Alpaca Baretta
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Whether it's this aspiring brain doctor playing music solo or with his group, Alpaca Baretta -- it's always interesting.


tha Shindiggaz
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Up and coming Pittsburgh hip hop. Download their music for free so you can know all the words at the show. [BLINK: http://cts.vresp.com/c/?ArtistsImageResource/bd93aba992/9cfefd226a/9efe6670d4] r />

in the kitchen &

on the grill

--- FOOD!!

grilling all afternoon -- working up veggies, hamburgers, hot dogs (vegetarian friendly versions available) for everyone from 5 - 9pm.

at the bar

--- DRINK!!

water, soda, lemonade = liquid summer plus varieties of Pittsburgh's East End Brewing Company on tap!


in the future

---YOUR SUPPORT!!

As Artists Image Resource continues into its 14th year of operation, there is a need to strengthen our support from individual contributions.

As an incentive, our long time supporter Intellectual Property Services has generously agreed to match individual contributions received through this effort up to $10,000.

Your donation to Artists Image Resource through a contribution of any size will have twice the impact if you can do it before June 30, 2010.

Please give what you can to help support our efforts. Your support goes directly to impact the following programs

---Our Resident Artists projects that provide open-ended support to three to five internationally recognized artists each year

---Our Open Studio access program that provides public walk-in access to the shop and equipment every Tuesday and Thursday evening

---Our Open Study program that provides a dynamic learning environment for 20 to 24 aspiring artists and students each year

---Our Open House exhibitions and events that provide broad community access to all of the programs and projects at Artists Image Resource

The official registration and financial information of Artists Image Resource may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania, 1 (800) 732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.



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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Charles and Beth Steidle Art Exhibit At ModernFormations Gallery


Opening June 4th 7-10 pm

“Quel Dommage! The Artwork of Siblings Beth and Charles Steidle”


Quel dommage! What a shame! What a pity! This exhibit is inspired by all the little sadnesses and minor disasters accumulated over time: a malfunctioning anatomy, a rabid raccoon, a falling horse, a missing arm, animals eating other animals. As children, Charles rubbed red yarn in Beth’s eye. Beth repeatedly told Charles he was adopted and unwanted. Now, as responsible adults, they have teamed up to present new works, in a variety of media, created throughout the past year.

Modernformations
4919 Penn Avenue. Pittsburgh PA 15224
412.362.0274


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.

Steeltown Stock at C Space Art Collective


C Space Art Collective
and Steeltown Anthem presents:

Steeltown Stock

Friday June 4 2010 (Unblurred) 6-9 pm

c > S P A C E collective 4823 Penn Ave Pittsburgh 15224 Garfield www.cspacecollective.com A combination of local Pittsburgh artists and designers. The Collective showcases work by new and emerging artists and also focuses on Pittsburgh designers working on fine craft, furniture, décor, jewelry and wearables, and lifestyle accessories. Open every first Friday of each month (Unblurred) from 7-10pm, or by appointment. Contact us to make an appointment at: cspacecollective(at)gmail.com.


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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

pittsburgh galleries is reborn anew as The Pittsburgh Art Blog. the blog features selected pittsburgh artists and upcoming exhibits with photos from the artists and galleries. since the major press outlets do not go beyond a directory listing of exhibits, blogs are needed to promote pittsburgh artists and their work. the blog also calls attention to the inferiority complex of pittsburgh art and how it's perpetuated by the major players in town. Started on August 20, 2007.pittsburgh area galleries and art venues are listed at the sister site www.PghGalleries.com.the blog and website are volunteer projects from fine art photographer and pittsburgh art advocate rick byerly, www.RickByerly.com.