Public Art 101 is a one-day only, intensive training session for artists interested in working in the public realm.
During the first half of the day, participants will learn from local and national speakers about the history of, and how to make, public art.
The second half of the day will consist of breakout sessions discussing: how to apply and interview for opportunities; how to approach a fabricator; how to utilize design tools; and a dialogue about artist and community collaborations.
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Public Art 101 is a one-day only, intensive training session for artists interested in working in the public realm.
During the first half of the day, participants will learn from local and national speakers about the history of, and how to make, public art.
The second half of the day will consist of breakout sessions discussing: how to apply and interview for opportunities; how to approach a fabricator; how to utilize design tools; and a dialogue about artist and community collaborations.
Guest speakers for the day include:Â Nina Chase, landscape architect;Â Lucas Cowan, Public Art Curator for the Rose Kennedy Greenway;Â Kate Hansen, artist and art administrator; Rebecca Johnson, director of the community assistance and refugee resettlement program at Northern Area Multi-Service Center;Â Sallyann Kluz, director of the Office of Public Art;Â Stacy Levy, artist;Â Molly Rice, playwright and songwriter;Â Alisha Wormsley, artist; and custom design-fabrication firm Standard & Custom.
Registration is required. To learn more, please visit:Â publicartpittsburgh.org.
Final date to register is Friday, November 2, 2018. We will not be accepting on-site registrations. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. If you’d like to attend and finances are a barrier, please write to opaeducation@pittsburghartscouncil.org.
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