events
Art In Bloom
The "Art In Bloom" celebrates a special moment in time as The Future Is Black showcases the creative works of their first-ever cohort of Creative Fellows.
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Through the Kaleidoscope: Diversity in Film
3BT Productions is celebrating this region’s filmmaking talent with a showcase of stellar shorts!
“Century Cycle Poetry Slam”
AWAACC’s Poetry Unplugged presents The Century Cycle Poetry Slam
In honor of the late August Wilson, 10 Pittsburgh writers will compete in a 4-round poetry slam for a chance to win $1000 and a slot on AWAACC’s “Poetry Unplugged” event in April. Each poet will draw a title from one of August Wilson’s “American Century Cycle” plays from a fedora hat to determine the order of performances based upon the decade that the play represents. For example: the poet to pull “Gem of the Ocean” will perform first and the poet to pull “Radio Golf” will perform last.
10 poets | 5 judges | 4 rounds | 3 minutes | 1 winner
watch performance here
“Oatmilk & HXNY”
Oat Milk + HXNY, co curated by Tacumba Turner and Venice Pascual, is the eighth exhibit of The Future is Black Art Series.
The title is a satirical play on the idiom "Land of Milk and Honey"
Oat Milk + HXNY is an emerging idiom coined by the curators that highlights how aspects of BIPOC cultures are commodified, sanitized, and sold back to us as trendy or "hip" by mainstream culture. It reflects how cultural elements are often embraced, but only after being made more palatable for broader audiences.
By providing a platform, we aim to amplify the voices of local BIPOC artists and celebrate the diversity in stories, while highlighting the common threads that bind us despite our differences in diasporas.
The exhibition features 35 artists from three diasporic communities, representing 11 ethnicities, whose authentic and individual stories weave together to form a rich tapestry of the collective experience of being a BIPOC in America. Through genealogy, ancestry, and personal experiences, the pieces in this exhibit explore the themes of connectivity, spirituality, and the essence of remembering.
Oat Milk + HXNY is not just an exhibition; it is a diasporic kaleidoscope inviting guests to look for the patterns in the diverging experiences of diverse cultural backgrounds. It is intended to ignite conversations about heritage, identity, and the shared human experience.
Join us Nov 14th for the opening of Oat Milk + HXNY in exploring stories that shape our collective BIPOC experience, in reclaiming our narratives, and in interrogating the notion of the American Dream.
“Honest Work 4 Exhibition”
Honest Work of art is art-focused, Community-focused, and deeply rooted in the pursuit of a racially equitable arts landscape.
Honest Work presents a vibrant showcase of Black & Brown artists at PNC Park. Experience Pittsburgh's diverse talent. #ArtAtThePark
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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust STEAM Symposium
Join us for an all-day STEAM Symposium for grades 6-12, highlighting unique and authentic professional applications of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) in the Arts.
In this full day Symposium, student groups will rotate through interactive workshops focusing on key industries facilitated by professional artists and industry leaders.
Key Industries include architecture, digital art, digital storytelling, graphic design, music production, tech-heavy theater production, and video game design.
Who
With generous funding from the PNC Foundation, the 2024 Inaugural STEAM Symposium is FREE for all schools (bus subsidies available for Title 1 schools). Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spots!
When
Grades 6 - 8
October 22 | 9:30AM-1:30PM
Grades 9 - 12
October 23 | 9:30AM-1:30PM
Where
Pittsburgh Cultural District key venues, including:
Trust Arts Education Center, 805/807 Liberty Ave.
Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Ave.
Liberty Magic, 811 Liberty Ave
SPACE (812 Liberty Ave.) and Wood St. Galleries (601 Wood St.)
“People Are Afraid of the Talent I Have”
J Rich Studios and Wick Monet are excited to announce the opening of “People Are Afraid of the Talent I Have,” a month long exhibition showcasing a series of collaborative paintings & sculptures between J Rich & other artists. Such artists include EXDX Art, Ajani Zanaya, Caitlin Pulizotto, Chesney Warden, Emma Shearer, Alex Kunkel, Isa Villegas, Violet Hershberger, and more. Over two dozen pieces by 20 local artists will be shown, with the opening reception of the exhibition taking place on September 6th from 7pm to 9pm.
“People Are Afraid of the Talent I Have” was created to give college level artists the opportunity to showcase their work in a space outside of the classroom setting, while embracing the collaborative nature of art and its many mediums. Curator J Rich conceptualized the exhibition as a way of collaborating with others without having both parties being in the same space at the same time. Having enjoyed working with others, both artists and non-artists alike, Rich wishes to continue the collaborative nature of this exhibition in his own work as well as future series with different local artists.
Exhibition Dates: September 6–October 4, 2024
Location: 5404 Walnut Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
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Creative Black Futures
Celebrate “Creative Black Futures” with the Black Transformative Arts Network!
Sunday, June 23, Black youth from across Allegheny County will showcase diverse mediums of Africana Art.
📍The event will be hosted at Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty. The gallery opens at 2:30pm, then performances will begin at 3:30pm.
ENvisioning a just pittsburgh
The “Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh“ brings together a diverse group of emerging and experienced artists who can depict their visions of justice, equality, and community resilience.