events

Art In Bloom
Apr
19

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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“Century Cycle Poetry Slam”
Jan
18

“Century Cycle Poetry Slam”

  • August Wilson African American Cultural Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

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

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“Oatmilk & HXNY”
Nov
14
to Dec 28

“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.

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Pittsburgh Cultural Trust STEAM Symposium
Oct
22
to Oct 23

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.)

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“People Are Afraid of the Talent I Have”
Sep
6
to Oct 4

“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

learn more here

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Creative Black Futures
Jun
23

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.

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