East of Liberty by Chris Ivey

East of Liberty Public Screening

Feb 18,19 2011 @ 8pm

Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave, Pgh Pas 15206

Adults $10, Students $5


Chris Ivey:

“I was hired to document the tearing down of the high rises. At the same time I interviewed some of the residents who lived in the high rises and they weren’t happy at all because of the spectacle that was before them. They were really angry. It was their home, it was where they used to live, some for 30 years or more. Even though in many ways it wasn’t the best place to live it was all they had and to see strangers having fun by shooting paintballs at the block left them furious.”

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The Pittsburgh Art Blog

The Pittsburgh Art 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 artist advocate rick byerly.

Pittsburgh Public Schools All City 2010 Art Showcase

All City 2010

April 26–May 21, 2010

Pittsburgh Public High Schools All City Arts Showcase

Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 6:00pm

1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh PA 15233

Reception and Awards Ceremony: Thursday, May 13 from 6–9 p.m.

Don’t miss this year’s installation of the annual exhibition featuring juried artwork of all media by the talented student-artists of Pittsburgh Public High Schools.

Last year, the work of well over 150 Pittsburgh Public high school students was displayed at MCG and more than $113,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded to entrants. MCG is looking forward to exceeding last year’s success and we invite you to participate!

Join us Thursday, May 13 from 6–9 p.m. to honor these emerging artists!

6:00-7:30 – Meet the artists. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.

7:30-8:30 – Awards Ceremony

8:30-9:00 – Mingle with artists and conclude festivities.

Download the 2010 Entry Guidelines! (PDF)

Please note that we have made changes in an effort to improve the submission process this year.

Electronic entry forms were due by midnight on Thursday, March 25, 2010.

Work that does not correspond to an electronic pre-submission will be turned away.

Artwork drop-offs will be accepted by appointment only at MCG on Tuesday – Wednesday, April 6–7 from 9 a.m. – Noon & 3 – 7 p.m. and Thursday, April 8 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Thank you to the following for their generous donations of awards for this exhibition (as of 3/29/10): Allegheny City Society, Andy Warhol Museum, The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Carlow University, Carnegie Mellon University Pre-College Art Program, Carnegie Museum of Art, Eleanor Friedberg Family, Eleanor Friedberg Art Scholarship Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation, Betsy and Dale Huffman, MCG Jazz, Pittsburgh Center for the Arts/Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Pittsburgh Glass Center, Pittsburgh Technical Insitute (PTI), Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Robert Morris University, Silver Eye Center for Photography, Whole Foods Market.

MCG Youth & Arts programs are funded in part by: Alcoa Foundation, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pittsburgh Public School District, and Surdna Foundation.

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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.
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New York Artist turns to Pittsburgh in time of Recession

February 12, 2010



Contact:

Isabelle Garbani

540 79th St

Brooklyn NY 11209

(718) 238 6828

igarbani@netscape.net

www.IsabelleGarbani.com







New York Artist turns to Pittsburgh in time of Recession





Emerging New York Artist Isabelle Garbani has turned to Pittsburgh during the recession. While the rest of the country is struggling, post-industrial Pittsburgh is faring better: with lower unemployment, stable housing prices and a diversified industry, making it possible for artists to find an audience willing to collect art.



"Unemployment is 5.5 percent, far below the national average. While housing prices sank nearly everywhere in the last year, they rose here. Wages are also up. Foreclosures are comparatively uncommon," according to a January 7, 2009 New York Times article,.



"New York City has been hit really hard by the crisis, and a lot of collectors are hesitating right now. As an emerging Artist, I must go where the economy can sustain art and culture" says Ms. Garbani, who has started showing at BoxHeart Gallery in Pittsburgh, and is preparing for a solo show there in 2011.



Isabelle Garbani is a Brooklyn based artist who received her MFA from the New York Academy of Art in 2004. She has exhibited her work throughout the New York metropolitan area and the Northeast. Her work focuses on contemporary issues and culture and can be seen at www.IsabelleGarbani.com



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If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Isabelle Garbani, please call 718-238-6818 or e-mail Isabelle at igarbani@netscape.net



BoxHeart Gallery is located at 4523 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15224

www.boxheart.org

Pittsburgh City Paper Winter Art Guide Has No Pittsburgh Artists Listed!

so the arts and exhibitions section of the pittsburgh city paper winter guide lists no events related to pittsburgh artists. for those who are bothered by this i encourage you to post a comment at the link here- requires registering which is worth it.

here's my initial comment:

wow. in your arts and exhibitions section of the winter guide there is no mention of pittsburgh based artists. what a shame. how long does this need to be perpetuated?

rick byerly