Heidi Wiren Kebe is a winner of the Tomayko Foundation’s 2024 Performing Arts Sponsorship
Congratulations to the winners of the Tomayko Foundation’s 2024 Performing Arts Sponsorship: Artists Heidi Wiren Kebe, Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh, and Veronica Santiago Moniello!
Kebe, Hsieh, and Moniello present HORSES & FOXES, a 40-minute durational immersive performance with dance, sound, and sculpture performed live by the three artists, three women. This project is a synthesis of choreography and sound composition in which all elements are in constant conversation with one another; the materials used are strong yet elastic: steel, wood, glass, and ice. Depicting the shapeshifting quality of these creatures in folklore and the malleability of women kind. Built on the histories and mythologies of its namesake, HORSES & FOXES will take over Studio A at Pittsburgh’s WQED (The Fred Rogers Studio) and will feature Annie Hui-Hsin Hsieh, Veronica Santiago Moniello, and Heidi Wiren Kebe.
The performance will premier in February 2025.
Ling-lin Ku x CUE at NADA New York 2024
For the 10th edition of NADA New York, CUE Art presents a new sculpture by Ling-lin Ku following her 2023 solo exhibition, Insight Outsight. Ku was an awardee of CUE’s 2023 open call, through which she received mentorship from Agnieszka Kurant.
The work on view at NADA, Invisiphilia (2024), builds upon the artist’s ongoing interest in the relationships between natural, built, and digital environments, examining these systems through the lens of insect behavior. In Ku’s practice, she generates worlds that leap between macro and micro scales, questioning familiar dichotomies between animal and human, ecology and technology, and the metaphorical and physical.
Invisiphilia is a digitally fabricated sculpture that playfully interrogates the disorienting experience of navigating digital spaces. A swarm of pill-shaped bugs engraved with 404 (the error code for a webpage that cannot be found) sits atop and within a bright pink melting puddle, navigating toward a central vortex. The layers of the structure become a stand-in for imaginary webpages and simultaneously resemble flora found in nature.
Presented on the rooftop of 548 West as part of NADA’s Sculpture Projects, Ku's work leverages this space of gathering to ask us to consider new environments and pose key questions: Where do we find ourselves in our search between desires and answers? In what ways do we render ourselves visible and invisible in these new digital landscapes?
NADA New York 2024
Thursday, May 2nd – Sunday, May 5th
548 West 22nd Street, NYC
Learn more about the piece and how to visit here or by following the link below:
https://cueartfoundation.org/nada-ling-lin-ku?mc_cid=ffb26e04c3&mc_eid=5a251063f6
'Passerby,' solo exhibition by Tom Ferraro Opening May 18th
‘Passerby,’ Solo Exhibition of Tom Ferraro’s work Opens May 18, 2024 5-8pm at Kada Gallery. There is a gallery talk, June 1, 1-2pm and a Gallery Night June 14, 5-8pm.
Two Open Mouths: A Solo Exhibition by Karen Lue opening May 4th at Bottom Feeder Books
Saturday, May 4th 6-8pm is the opening reception of Two Open Mouths: A Solo Exhibition by Karen Lue. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the opening will include performances by Sara Tang, Brent Nakamoto, Elina Zhang, Trē Seguritan Abalos, and Iris Kang starting at 6:45PM. The exhibition will be on view through Saturday, June 1st.
Rainbow Serpent's 'Myth-Science of the Gatekeepers' opens May 3rd at the Pittsburgh Glass Center
Rainbow Serpent, a Black LGBTQ arts collective founded and led by Dr. Marques Redd and AAP Member Mikael Owunna, is ecstatic to showcase Myth-Science of the Gatekeepers, a collection of 16 life-size glass statues of Black queer Kemetic (ancient Egyptian) deities. Providing a modern take on Kemetic granodiorite statues, the busts were made through a lost wax casting process and affixed with headpieces fabricated with glassblowing and hot sculpting techniques.
This project is a revival and expansion of the traditions of gatekeepers, an ancient African lineage of queer spirit workers, artisans, and diviners, and it presents to the world a new Afro-diasporic spiritual system. The statues and the spiritual system that animates them are deeply woven into the collective’s larger explorations of African cosmologies, multimedia art, innovative healing protocols, and emerging technologies. Please mark your calendars now for what promises to be an endarkening and life-giving event.
Opens Friday, May 3 | 10 AM – 9 PM
FREE OPENING RECEPTION 6–9 PM
Don't miss the special opening reception with remarks from the artists, a virtual reality immersive film titled Blackstar Sanctuary, poetry by Dante Micheaux, visual art by Granville Carroll, African drumming by Legacy Arts Project, a dance performance titled Opening the Mouth, the musical premiere of Knowing the Evolutions of Ra, and more.
Glassblowing and flame-working demonstrations by PGC glass artists will be ongoing all day as part of a Remake Learning Days Open House.
To learn more click here or follow the link below:
https://www.therainbowserpent.org/projects/sculpture
'412^3 Paint. Shutter. Word. 4 Artists. 4 Photographers. 2 Writers.: Neighborhood' features 3 Artist
OPENS FRIDAY MAY 3RD AT 6PM -9PM @ the spinning plate gallery 5831 baum east liberty
Jaime Bird. John Bond: Tyler Gedman*. Don Henderson. Kent Noble Todd Sherman. Michel Demetria Tsouris*. Suzanne Werder*
Don Bertschman. Leslie Mcilroy
AN EXPERIMENT IN CROSS-POLLINATION OF ARTISTS, MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC
We Want To hear From Yinz Pittsburghers
we are compiling memories, thoughts, feelings, associations of anyone who lives here or who has lived here. Tell Us What Neighborhood Means To You.
We will be accepting your emails through May 31.
A special booth will be set up at the show so you can speak directly to the writers who will be editing all our stories together
*AAP Members
Pieces for the 2023-2024 Featured Artists Exhibition and more member exhibitions featured in the 28th Presence Almanac
In the 28th Presence Almanac, Elliott Desai features the exhibitions and art of a selection of Pittsburgh Neighborhoods. Incuded in the 2023-2024 Featured Artist Exhibition at the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Exhibition Space, as well as exhibitions that highlight AAP members. Click here or follow the link below to read the online edition or order a physical copy:
https://onthetrendnow.com/2024/04/08/28th-presence-almanac/
AAP Members Featured:
Lauren Braun, Cheryl Capezzuti, Paul Roden, Ling-Lin Ku, Seth Clark, Laurie Trok, Ruth Bedeian, Joshua Hoffman, Ulric Joseph, Bryan Martello, and Centa Schumacher.
Multiple AAP Members taking part in the Pittsburgh Potters Tour
Clay Pittsburgh is pleased to announce the first of its series of tours of Allegheny County pottery studios. Encompassing nearly 20 sites throughout Pittsburgh and surrounding areas, the tour provides the opportunity to view and purchase work from over 50 ceramic artists. This celebration of the ceramic arts will take place on the weekend of April 27 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. While each location will differ somewhat in what they offer, there will be opportunities to talk to the potters about their work at each studio and demonstrations are planned at a couple of venues. A map of all studios is available from the Clay Pittsburgh web site (claypittsburgh.org). Funding for this event is provided by a generous grant of $10,000 from a local foundaton. It is anticipated that these tours will occur twice each year with a varied selection of participants.
A recently founded non-profit organization, Clay Pittsburgh’s mission is to advance the ceramic arts locally through education, exhibitions, and artist’s services. Western Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of potters and other ceramic artists. We bring these creative individuals together as a community and hope to bring the community to them.
To learn more click here or follow the link below:
https://claypittsburgh.org/tour/
Participating AAP Members:
Silvija Singh, Dan Vito, Nancy McNary Smith, and Kara Zuzu
'Force/Counter-Force,' Solo Ceramics Exhibition by Silvijah Singh at Hoyt Art Center
‘Force/Counter-Force’ opens March 26 and runs until May 16th with a public reception Saturady, April 20th, from 12pm-2pm, and artist remarks at 1pm . The show is located at the Arts + Education At The Hoyt, 124 East Leasure Ave. New Castle, PA 16101.
“These abstract porcelain sculptures are about Repair and Renewal. In these works I am able to embody opposite ideas simultaneously. As the title Force/Counter-Force implies, first I try to depict the overwhelming forces that at times hit us. These can be forces from nature, like hurricanes, volcanic eruptions, the shift of tectonic plates. But they can also be from people. The sculptures first embody that acute moment when the force hits and everything seems to be Coming Apart. We feel the force might fragment us. All is in pieces. We can’t see a future…. Yet, we stand still in the middle. We pick up the pieces. We quilt them back Together. As in the sculptures, the pieces don’t always go back to their original spots. Bruises, scars, gaps remain, and yet a new whole is formed that can be quite lovely. In Repairing, we Renew. We find a way. And in so doing, we become beautiful. “
-Silvija Singh
https://hoytartcenter.org/event/singh/
Multiple AAP Members featured in 'MYTH' presented by the Pittsburgh Print Group
MYTH | April 1 - 30, 2024 | PULLPROOF Studio
This exhibition delves into the intricate connections between myth, memory, dreams, cultural narratives, identity, and artistic expression. It aims to explore how myths serve as a dynamic conduit, translating memories and visual symbols into a language that artists have adopted and adapted across different epochs. In this context, myths can be envisioned as a perpetual turnstile — a continuum of stories where retelling is synonymous with metamorphosis, and meaning is not fixed but ever-fluid.
The Pittsburgh Print Group and PULLPROOF Studio are pleased to present this exhibition featuring works by the following artists:
Maggy Aston*, Kim Beck, Michelle Browne*, Caitlynn Buckler, Eleanor Earnhart, Doug Eberhardt, Joshua Shane Flores, Zach Fitchner, J. Leigh Garcia, Leslie Golomb, Jeff Hindal, Ignacio Lopez*, David Love, Joseph Lupo, Katie Kaplan, Lynda Kirby, AK Kurtz, Maria Mangano, Anita Maksimiuk, Dennis Moran*, Maritza Mosquera, Luis A. Navas-Reyes, Abigail Franzen-Sheehan, Massimo Spadari, Taro Takizawa, Elizabeth Urse, Tresa Varner*, Kristina Weaver, Bethany Wells, Eileen F. Yeager
*AAP Members
Cheryl Capezzuti, Sharon Massey, and Katie Rearick featured in upcoming exhibit "Hereafter"
“Hereafter” featuring the work of 13 artists including 3 AAP members opening May 31 and on until August 24th.
Click here to learn more or use the link below:
https://contemporarycraft.org/exhibition/hereafter/exhibition-overview/
Lauren Braun and Sarika Goulatia featured in Duquesne Club Avenue 6 Magazine
Duquesne Club Avenue 6 Magazine Feature: Made in Pittsburgh, Spring/Summer 2024, featuring members Lauren Braun and Sarika Goulatia.
Read here or at the link below:
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/39259314/18/
"Out of Order" Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Kristen Letts Kovak opens April 22
"Out of Order" Solo Exhibition of Paintings by Kristen Letts Kovak opens April 22 and runs until May 25 at Rosewood Arts Center.
Clich here to learn more or use the link below:
https://www.playkettering.org/upcoming-exhibition/
Dafna Rehavia featured in the Fiberart Group Exhibition at the Eria Art Museum
Fiberart Group Exhibition at Erie Art Museum opening April 4, 2004 and closing January 19, 2025. Featuring Dafna Rehavia’s piece from the upcoming series ‘Invisible Wounds’.
To learn more click here or use the link below:
https://www.erieartmuseum.org/
"Shelf Life," An installation featuring the work of Jennifer Shin and member Sarah Tancred
"Shelf Life" is a two-person installation featuring the work of Jennifer Shin and Sarah Tancred. The installation includes vegetable paper quilts, drawings, and ceramic objects installed at Blankspace (___), a 1900's home undergoing renovations, located in Wilkinsburg, PA. Blankspace (___) is stewarded by artist Joey Behrens, who offers the space as a resource to artists for experimentation and realization of projects.
Opening reception Saturday, April 20th 1pm-4pm (additional visitation by appointment)
Blankspace (___) 843 Holland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Cadence: An Exhibition by Tim Englehardt opening April 5th
Cadence, A curated exhibition of Tim Englehardt’s work at Moss Architects on April 5, 6-9 and through April 30th by appointment.
Mosaic Summer Art class taught by Sandi Timbus July 15th-19th
July 15-19 / 1:00pm-4:00pm
Age 7-12
All materials provided. Please bring a water bottle and snack every day.
This class gives students a chance to explore a new media – mosaic art. Students will work on two projects- a 2D and a 3D mosaic, and will be ready to bring home their finished artwork at the end of the week. They will be using stained glass, little tiles, beads and different findings. They will learn about mosaic art history, learn to use mosaic tools and above all, explore their imagination. They will be closely guided by the instructor to use the materials and tools provided. The class is designed for ages 7-12; the materials used to make the mosaics are kid-friendly and safe to handle.
To learn more click here or use the link below:
https://twigandberryart.com/classes/summer-camp-mosaic-art-july-15-19/
Sandi Timbus teaching a Micromosaic jewelry class May 11
Adults and Age 18+
All materials included for one or two pieces of micromosaic jewelry
Feel free to bring a drink and snack
One class, May 11th 1:00-4:00pm
wear close-toed shoes
In this fun micromosaic jewelry class you will make one or two pieces of jewelry using stained glass, beads, milefiori, glass stringers and other findings. No experience necessary. The choices will be a pendant, bracelet, earrings or hairclip. You will learn to cut tiny pieces of glass to make them fit in the jewelry base to create original, ready-to-wear pieces of jewelry. Must be at least 18 years old to participate. Please wear close-toed shoes.
About the instructor: Sandi Timbus is a mosaic artist with 13 years experience. She has been studying mosaic with American and European masters and has been also teaching small private classes. She is a member of Pittsburgh Art Associations.
Click here for more information or visit:
https://twigandberryart.com/classes/micromosaic-jewelry-class-saturday-may-11/
Cheryl Capezzuti's Laundromat Pop-up at The Laundry Club April 4th-5th
Join Cheryl Capezzuti for her Laundromat Pop-up at The Laundry Club, April 4th-5th with a party featuring live music and treats for the community Friday from 6pm-8pm. The hours will be Friday 3pm-9pm and Saturday 8am-9pm and located at 3824 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville, 15201.
PARTICIPATE: Launder an item from someone you miss, write a note about the process & drop it at the Pop-up.
Learn more here:
https://studiocapezzuti.com/gb/spring-summer-2024/
Larry Brandstetter and Emily Glass in "Shadows Disrupted" at The Manos Gallery
Shadows Disrupted at The Manos Gallery features the work of 35 artists, including AAP members Larry Brandstetter and Emily Glass. The exhibition is on from April 6th - April 27th with an open house reception April 6th, 12pm - 5pm. The Manos Gallery, 320 E 5th Street, Tarentum PA 15084.
"Kathleen Zimbicki + Friends" Opening April 5th at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
“Kathleen Zimbicki + Friends” Opens Friday, April 5, 2024, 6–8pm with music by Saxophonist and Composer Lee Robinson. This exhibit is Celebrating the life and works of Kathleen Zimbicki. 90 (and a day) colorful years!
It will be held at Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, 10 Children’s Way, Allegheny Square, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
For more information read the article below:
https://triblive.com/aande/museums/collier-artists-work-to-be-featured-in-upcoming-childrens-museum-exhibit/
Hisham Youssef featured in exhibit at the The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition
A piece by Hisham Youssef featured in Brooklyn, NY At The Brooklyn Waterfront Artists Coalition (BWAC).
The show is located 481 Van Brunt St, Door 7A, Brooklyn, New York. It will run April 13- May 12, with a reception April 13, 1-6pm.
Cory Bonnet's "Patterns of Meaning featured in the American Art Collector Magazine
Cory Bonnet’s Patterns of Meaning: The Art of Industry, an exhibition at the Grohmann Museum at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, is featured in the American Art Collector Magazine.
Patterns of Meaning: The Art of Industry is on view until April 28th, 2024.
Click here to read the article.
*Note: The article starts on page 7 of the PDF
Upcoming Retrospective "Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life" at the Heinz History Center + A volunteer opportunity
The Rauh Jewish Archives will exhibit Louise Silk: A Patchwork Life from September 2024 through April 2025. Through a retrospective lens of my work, the exhibit will consider the evolution of fiber art within the fine art world, the growth of feminism locally, and environmentalism within the craft movement, among other topics.
The centerpiece of the exhibit is my new work called The Witness Quilt made from more than 1200 individual patches, each bearing a piece of folk wisdom. Below is the opportunity to be a hands-on part of the quilt. Maybe you are interested? If so, sign up for an information session below. Or maybe you know someone who might like to do some stitching, please forward this blog.
Volunteer Opportunity:The Rauh Jewish Archives will be opening a retrospective this fall of local quilter and fiber artist Louise Silk. As part of the exhibit, Silk is creating a monumental new quilt with help from her “BubbeWisdom Stitching Circle,” a group of volunteers who will expand this quilt over the coming months. If you already have basic hand-stitching skills, you’ll be ready to go. If you’ve always wanted to learn, this is a great opportunity to acquire a new skill and join an exciting community initiative. To learn more about this project, and to help make it a reality, please register for an upcoming information session: Sunday, April 7, noon-2 p.m.Thursday, April 11, 6-8 p.m.
For more information, please contact the archive:rjarchives@heinzhistorycenter.org
https://bubbewisdom.com/blog/
'Greif Cake,' a solo exhibition by Laurie Trok at Bunker Projects
Grief Cake a solo exhibition by Laurie Trok from March 28-May 3. ‘Grief Cake’ is the culmination of residency with Bunker throughout the past year.
https://bunkerprojects.org/exhibition-2403-grief-cake
“Story of the Blissfield General Store and the Pure Bliss Advertising Campaign,” a solo show by Ron Copeland Opening April 5th
“Story of the Blissfield General Store and the Pure Bliss Advertising Campaign,” a solo show by Ron Copeland Opening Reception is April 5th, from 6pm-8pm.
In the Story of the Blissfield General Store and the Pure Bliss Advertising Campaign, Ron Copeland explores his great-grandfather W.W. Moore’s history of owning the local general store in a small farming town named Blissfield. The town sprung up in the 1890s when the Pennsylvania Railroad extended a commuter and freight line through the sleepy Ohio Valley. As America shifted away from the rails and into the driver’s seat of the automobile, Blissfield was cut off from its lifeline.
Copeland imagines being hired by W.W. in the mid-1950s to create an advertising campaign to promote his spin-off product line, Pure Bliss. Together, they would develop color concepts, branding inspiration, and multiple logos for packaging designs and signage to promote products for those happy to be behind the wheel. The exhibition is a multimedia experience featuring a general store installation, hand-painted signs, sculpture, photography, antiqued elements, and created artifacts of the team’s ideations to promote the enjoyment of travel by Driving with Bliss
https://pghartsmedia.org/events/opening-reception-story-of-the-blissfield-general-store-and-the-pure-bliss-advertising-campaign-work-by-ron-copeland/
Lorrie Minicozzi's M.F.A. Painting Candidate Thesis Exhibition April 20th - April 26th
M.F.A. Painting Candidate Thesis Exhibition
Savannah College of Art and Design
Reception: Friday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m.
POP UP GALLERY
709 Parkview Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044
April 20th – April 26th, 2024 2pm-6pm
www.climbingthewalls.net
Upcoming exhibition "Galactic Funk" at CURIO Art Gallery by Jason Shorr
Upcoming solo exhibition by Jason Shorr, "Galactic Funk," on view from April 25 - June 15 with an Art Social May 18th, 5pm-8pm at CURIO Art Gallery. Click the link for more information:
curiocool.com
Jason Shorr and other upcoming exhibitions at member owned gallery CURIO Gallery
Upcoming art exhibitions at CURIO Art Gallery in Zelienople PA, owned by member Jason Shorr. Click the link to learn more:
curiocool.com
'Point of Beginning,' an upcoming solo exhibiton by Linda Price-Sneddon at Zynka Gallery
Linda Price-Sneddon’s “Point of Beginning” @ Zynka GallerySaturday March 2—Sunday, April 14, 2024 Gallery hours Thur—Saturday 11-4 pm, Sundays noon-4Artist talk and poetry reading by Erin Burkett on Thursday, March 21 6-7:30 pm
For this body of paintings, Linda has reached back to her roots to tap into what drew her to the landscape as muse.
Price-Sneddon thinks of this new series of liminal landscapes as hovering between waking and dreaming.
Click here to learn more about the show and Zynka:
http://zynkagallery.com/exhibitions#/new-gallery-1
Mattress Factory Exhibition Opening March 9th, featuring member Marvin Touré
Mattress Factory Presents three new and distinct exhibitions at the museum’s 1414 Monterey galleries from artists Isla Hansen, Marvin Touré, and Cata Schliebener Muñoz. These three artists were selected for exhibition by Guest Curator, Monique Long
Opening Reception Friday, March 8th, 2024
1414 Monterey St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
6-8pm
“Untangling Our Roots” exhibition featuring the art of Peggi Habets and Lauren Braun at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
“Untangling Our Roots” exhibition featuring the art of Peggi Habets and Lauren Braun
In the exhibition, Peggi’s work explores the evolution from childhood beliefs and cultural influences to developing a unique path and voice as an adult. Each painting in the series addresses a different universal struggle and is infused with a solitary figure, enigmatic nature as a healing and guiding force, and/or spiritual and cultural symbolism. This series strives to embody mystery, beauty, exploration, and discovery.
Lauren's art practice consists of researching images and creating a library of collage materials in a cyclical process of drawing and painting, cutting out and arranging. This current body of work was inspired by shell shaped architectural moldings, tide pools, and Art Deco jewelry and design. Her process is a playful exploration of materials in collage, mixed media and ceramics.
Together the artists' work creates a seamless flow of nature, color, texture, and symbolism.
Exhibition runs March 7 - June 23 at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Opening Reception: Sunday, April 14 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
RSVP required at https://pittsburghbotanicgarden.org/
Pop-up Exhibition, Zim Syed (Legal Dense Fund), at the Irma Freeman Center
Zim Syed (Legal Dense Fund), a pop-up exhibition at the Irma Freeman Center for Imagination.
This exhibition opens First Friday, March 1st, 2024 with an art reception 5-10pm.
Gallery Hours will be held Saturday, March 2nd, 12-5pm Additionally throughout the week and by appointment.
All are welcome
“Through my practice I seek to dismantle hierarchical structures and ideas of predetermination. My paintings are a re-versioning of existing forms and my installation work focuses on bending reality into something more whimsical. My process is one of collaboration and chance. I often draw from children’s media, popular fiction, and art history; and am deeply influenced by rich history and practices of tricksters, clowns, magicians, and mimes.” - Zim Syed
Art Exhibition Screenprinting at Danny Devine Studio
Come out to support Danny Devine Studio on Saturday, March 2nd from 2-6PM! The event will feature an art exhibition of Danny’s work and a live screen printing experience.
Choose from blank t-shirts, tote bags and other gear, pick your DDS design and print yourself on-site! New DDS clothing, prints and stickers will also be available.
Thanks in advance for helping us preserve Danny’s art and legacy as we work toward establishing a DDS print shop. 5450 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15206.
CDCP x WCDC Present: Lizzee Solomon
CDCP x WCDC Present: Lizzee Solomon. We're thrilled to have Lizzee's work on the walls of the WCDC's Lohr Gallery. Make sure to join us on March 16th from 12-3 for the opening reception where Lizzee will chat about her work in the show.
Lizzee Solomon was born in New York, NY and grew up in suburban Chicago, IL. She earned a BFA in Studio Art and Hispanic Studies at Carnegie Mellon University in 2011. Lizzee is based in Pittsburgh, and participates in group and solo exhibitions as an artist and curator in the region. In addition to her studio practice, Lizzee is a commercial artist, working with businesses to elevate their products and brands using a combination of new and traditional techniques. Lizzee also has over fifteen years of professional teaching experience, having taught at the Carnegie Museum of Art, TechShop, and Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. She is currently an instructor and Board Member at Protohaven in Wilkinsburg.
'We Will Wander,' a show by Member Seth Clark and Jeffrey Smith at BoxHeart Gallery
The artistic processes of Seth Clark and Jeffrey Smith vividly showcase the diverse ways in which artists engage with materials to convey their unique visions and narratives.
Seth Clark's choice of paper or wood as mediums in his 2 and 3 dimensional artwork reflects his fascination with the fragmented and tactile nature of decay. The fragility and varied textures of these materials align with the themes of transformation and deterioration in his artwork. The layering of acrylic, charcoal, pastel, and graphite, contributes to his artwork's multidimensional quality. This layering process creates depth and definition, allowing the raw materials to evolve into complex and textured compositions. Clark seamlessly integrates the processes of sculpting and drawing, blurring the boundaries between artistic processes. This fusion enhances the expressive quality of his artwork, where the meticulous arrangement of paper or wood interacts with drawn and painted elements.
Jeffrey Smith's choice of beads, found leather, and suede skins highlights his appreciation for the traditional art of beadwork. The combination of these materials serves as a canvas for his intricate, sculptural designs. Smith's artistry lies in his ability to balance the elements of shape, texture, and color. This delicate equilibrium contributes to the aesthetic appeal of his beadwork, showcasing his mastery in manipulating these components. Smith's use of invented patterns on shimmering surfaces demonstrates his creative prowess. The beadwork becomes a form of storytelling, with each pattern contributing to a larger narrative that exemplifies the beauty and artistry inherent in his artwork. The conversation between materials, their placement, and the spaces in between create movement in Smith's artwork. This dynamic quality adds a layer of life and vibrancy, making his creations more than static objects.
Seth Clark and Jeffrey Smith exemplify how the meticulous crafting process and the fusion of mediums contribute to the richness and uniqueness of their artistic expressions. Their resulting artworks serve as a testament to the profound connections between the artist, their chosen materials, and the narratives they seek to convey.
Quade Leana featured in Netflix's 'Blown Away'
Member Quade Leana featured in Netflix’s glass blowing competition show, ‘Blown Away.’
Scott Hunter's 'The Nonie Series: A Second Look' currently at Zynka
‘The Nonie Series: A Second Look’ by Scott Hunter is currently on view until February 25th.
Click here to learn more about the show and Zynka.
Gavin Benjamin and Janel Young lead 'The Art of Sport,' a Virtual Program Hosted by the Westmoreland Museum of American Art
Inspired by Father, Son, and… by Barkley L. Hendricks, on loan from Art Bridges, hear from local artists Janel Young and Gavin Benjamin* as they discuss sports-based artworks, including murals made on the court! This virtual event is FREE but registration is required. This event will take place February 8th, 7-8pm. For more information and to register, click here.
*AAP Member
AAP Members featured in the "Up Til Now" Group Exhibition at the Spinning Plate Gallery
Opening February 9th, 5pm-9pm, is “Up Til Now,” a group exhibition at Spinning Plate Gallery. It is open by appointment throughout February and ends with a closing reception February 28th, 5pm-9pm.
Featured Artists*:
Bob Ziller, Nancy Howarth, Kathi DePasse, Alexis Dillon, and Jake McCauley
*All featured artists in this exhibition are AAP Members
Mikael Owunna named "Pittsburgh's Visual Artist of the Year" by Pittsburgh City Paper
In Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Pittsburgh’s people of the Year” they named member Mikael Owunna as the Visual Artist of the year! To read the article visit the link here.
Solo show at The Union Hall featuring new work by S. LeDonne
‘We Held Onto These Things’ is a solo show of new works by S. LeDonne at The Union Hall. The opening reception will be Thursday, January 11th, 6-9pm.
Members Kirsten Ervin & Suzanne Werder's 'Drawn Together' Now Online
‘Drawn Together: A Coming of Middle Age Story in 62 Portraits,’ by artists and AAP Members Kirsten Ervin and Suzanne Werder is now archived online through https://drawntogetherartproject.com/. You can find the collection in its entirety, plus notes about each day, the video made by Sandra Bacchi and the article written by Lisa Cunningham.
'Buttery Spread,' opening at Brew House featuring an AAP Member
In Buttery Spread, Honcharski and Wagner are re-thinking what a gallery can be, by presenting an exhibition that is sensory, playful, exploratory, and non-transactional. They invite visitors to spend time with a collection of whimsical, food-related artworks, and have also transformed part of the gallery into a reading room, where visitors can enjoy a collection of food-related books, zines, and magazines. By creating a space that brings together art, food, and books, the curators hope to inspire conversation about what it means to build relationships—to share a meal with a neighbor, or share a book with a friend.
Featuring Vania Evangelique, JR Holtz, Darian Johnson, Sarah LaPonte, Lauren McCoy, Steph Neary, Sophia Pappas, Rosabel Rosalind, Jennifer Shin, Gabrielle (Gabe) Wolfe, and Imin Yeh*.
*AAP artist
‘Platonic Solids,’ a Projects at (___) curated by and featuring AAP Members
‘Platonic Solids,’ a Projects at (___) curated by Liz Rudnick* and features: Andrew W. Allison*, Haylee Ebersole*, Georgia Hourdas, Arush Kalra, Millie Marshall, and Rachel Morgan Simmons.
The show opens November 16, 6-9pm at 843 Holland Ave, Wilkinsburg PA 15221.
*AAP Members
Akiko Kotani featured in 'Artist Annual 2023: Discovery'
Akiko Kotani’s Berber Series is featured in ‘Artist Annual 2023: Discovery’ at Creative Pinellas in Largo, Florida.
On view from November 9th - December 31st.
Member Ling-lin Ku, with mentorship from Agnieszka Kurant, at CUE in New York
Insight Outsight is a solo exhibition by Pittsburgh-based artist Ling-lin Ku, with mentorship from Agnieszka Kurant. The exhibition playfully interrogates relationships between natural, built, and digital environments through the lens of insects. Ku’s sculpture and installation works utilize digital fabrication to generate a world that leaps between macro and micro scales, questioning familiar dichotomies between animal and human, ecology and technology, and the metaphorical and the physical.
The show is on from November 9-December 22 CUE Art Foundation in New York, NY.
Member Michel Demetria Tsouris featured in show at Spinning Plate Gallery
Join Michel Demetria Tsouris, Briget Sheilds, and Karen Chapin for the opening reception of ‘Random Acts of Painting,’ November 10, 5-8 PM.
Show runs Nov 6 thru Dec 3. and our hours are 11-6 Wednesdays - Sundays and By Appointment
SPINNING PLATE GALLERY. BAUM BLVD @ NORTH EUCLID STS EAST LIBERTY
Nellie Lou Slagle at the Michael Hertrich Gallery in Somerset, PA
Upcoming show featuring Nellie Lou Slagle at the Michael Hertrich Gallery in Somerset, PA, with an opening reception, November 11, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM. This retrospective brings her work from the 1990’s and current work to compare and connect the two eras.
Nancy McNary Smith Solo exhibition at the Hoyt Art Center
“Punctured Pots: Osteoporosis Series” by Nancy McNary Smith will be on display at the Hoyt Art Center, November 7-December 21. The public reception is November 11, 12-2pm.
For more information about the show and visiting information, click here.
4 AAP Members featured in 'Fluid' at Mark Rengers Gallery
Opening November 17 at Mark Rengers Gallery in Sewickley, PA, is ‘Fluid.’ This show features Margot Dermody*, atiya jones*, Erin Kaya, Kristen Letts Kovak*, and Yelena Lamm*.
Questioning, learning, growing, and adapting are all parts of life. The world is constantly changing, in both a physical and metaphysical manner. Learning to navigate our changing world requires a fluid state of mind, as moving with the changes is the one way in which we can flourish as individuals.
The show is on from November 17th-January 6th, 2024 and located at Mark Rengers Gallery, 549 Beaver St, Sewickley, PA 15143.
*AAP Members
Pittsburgh Filmmakers Solidarity Market
Pittsburgh Filmmakers Solidarity Market is a market of handmade goods, resale items, original art, film & TV Memorabilia, and more, that supports local crew impacted by the strikes. It will take place Saturday, October 21, 2023 9am-4pm t Cinelease Studios, 150 Thorn Hill Drive, Warrendale, PA.
Solo Exhibition "Land That I Love" by Ashley Cecil showing at Albany Museum of Art
Showing at Albany Museum of Art from September 7, 2023 – January 6, 2024 is Ashley Cecil’s “Land That I Love,” which features Rupture. Rupture is a feminist installation of a garden of piñatas included in the AMA exhibition. Click here to learn more about the exhibition and how to visit.
“Land That I Love is my solo museum exhibition at the Albany Museum of Art. The work is about the similarities between society's mistreatment of women and nature - a theme I've been nurturing for years. And a key piece in the show is Rupture, an installation of a garden of piñatas.”
-Ashley Cecil
Larry Brandstetter and his work featured in Pittsburgh Newspaper
Larry Brandstetter has been featured in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. The article entitled, “Morningside native still draws 'like I’m an 8-year-old' and brings smiles to so many faces,” features his work and talks about the artist himself.
Also the orange Alligator collage, "All is Good" (featured in the article) is on display at Phil Salvato's 3rd Street Gallery in Carnegie, PA. Show ends October 21st, 2023.
Member Andrew Allison in two person show with Laurie Trok at The Union Hall
‘listening to a song you're embarrassed to like (objects that erase themselves)’ is a two person show featuring Andrew Allison and Laurie Trok. The show opens October 19th and is on until January 5th at The Union Hall.
Multiple members in 'The Art of Democracy'
Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions are thrilled to present our exhibit The Art of Democracy, juried by artist Fran Flaherty.
The show runs until October 31st and located at Repair the World, 6140 Station St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Featuring: Andrew Ellis Johnson, Frank Harris, Vaishali Paliwal, Max Almeida, Louise Silk*, Penny Mateer*, Tony Del Sardo, Helena Valentine, Jean Davis, Jacquet Kehm*, Lindsey Peck Scherloum, William Bill Kawah, Melanie Linn Gutowski
*AAP Members
Member Samira Hagerty featured in Pittsburgh Society of Artists Annual Exhibition curated by member Tara Fay
The Pittsburgh Society of Artist 57th Annual Exhibition curated by Tara Fay, will run till October 21st at 3rd Street, Gallery in Carnegie, PA 15106, on Friday, Saturday and Sundays.
Work featured:
Samira Hagerty
AI Reckoning
Acrylic, netting, collage, and found objects on canvas.
24 x 30