Unblurred October 1, 2010 Don't Miss Harvest 2 and Unreal Spaces!

Normally I don't post for each month's Unblurred (first Fri of every month save Jan) but their website doesn't have two exhibits of importance: The Harvest 2 Art Exhibit which is at 5020 Penn Ave (at the oddly named Intl' Children's Art Gallery) which starts at 7pm and Unreal Spaces by Susan Constanse at Imagebox Gallery, 4933 Penn Ave, 7-10pm.

more info about Harvest 2 here, and Susan Constanse's Unreal Spaces here.


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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, www.RickByerly.com.

3 Rivers Arts Festival: The Art of Technology

Looks like a good start to shedding the 3 Rivers Food Festival hangover this festival has had for quite some time (that and the focus on many out of state market artists which still continues). You be the judge and check it aht for yourselves!


June 4-13 2010

The exhibits and performances may change the way we view art and technology, and help us to better realize the unlimited potential of each. Plus, they offer us some downright good times that are sure to benefit everyone’s Festival experience. Ranging from digital puppetry to interactive sculptures and robots, video installations, and an interactive exhibit requiring text messages from viewers. Following are a few glimpses into what you will see on the visual arts side; we’ll cover performances in another post.

David Edwards’ 14′ tall sculpture made from 80% recycled aluminum takes the shape of a potted sunflower. Its wind-powered spinning petals transform wind into energy using a micro wind turbine. In addition, there are flexible solar panels that collect energy for programmable LED lighting. This exhibit and others can be seen at Point State Park.

from the 3 Rivers Arts Festival website


3 Rivers Arts Festival Schedule here

Pittsburgh Power Flower Website here.

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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.

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Tradition of Innovation @ Pittsburgh Tech Council 15 Minutes Gallery

A Tradition of Innovation, an Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Centennial Exhibit at the Pittsburgh Technology Council's 15 Minutes Art Gallery

Exhibit runs February 1 through April Fool's Day, 2010

Opening Event:
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 5pm - 7pm
Featuring an artists' reception, cocktails and hors d'oevres, and a special presentation by Infinite Family, an international organization connecting Pittsburgh to children in Africa via video conferencing. Learn More about Infinite Family

Artists:

Rick Byerly

Connie Cantor

Mia Tarducci Henry

Ron Nigro

Jane Ogren

Judith Ruszkowski

Location:
2000 Technology Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.687.2700

Get Directions

Free Parking and admission.

Regular Hours:

Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Gallery is located in the atrium and conference rooms of the Pittsburgh Technology Council offices.

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District Friday, January 22nd 2010 5:30-9pm

Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District
Friday, January 22nd 5:30-9pm
Presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

link to events: http://www.pgharts.org/education/gallerycrawl.aspx


i see that the Harris Theater Pgh Filmmakers Photography Exhibit has been omitted. i have one print in that exhibit, located in the basement at 809 Liberty Ave.

A Fair In The Park September 11, 12, 13 2009 Mellon

The Power Flower will be featured at A Fair In The Park September 11-13 2009

@ Mellon Park (right next to Pittsburgh Center for the Arts on Fifth Ave in Shadyside)

Friday: 1 PM - 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM - 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM - 5 PM

The Power Flower is a twelve-foot wind driven kinetic sculpture in the form of a potted sunflower. Sun and wind energy are collected with a wind turbine driven by spinning flower petals and photovoltaic solar film leaf surfaces. The flower provides power for public use. The sculpture also powers colored LED lighting for dynamic night illumination. A weatherproof controller maintains safe power levels and timed programmable lighting. This is housed within ample signage for graphics and mission statements. The sculpture is transportable and sets up easily for events and exhibitions.

David Edwards, founder of Art Energy Design explains, "The attention grabbing nature of large kinetic artworks is a great way to open a conversation about energy generation within the urban landscape."

Track the whereabouts of the Power Flower here.


About A Fair In The Park

from their website

2009 will be the 40th year for A Fair in the Park, an annual contemporary craft festival presented by The Craftsmen's Guild of Pittsburgh. Our festival is held in the lush surroundings of Mellon Park, adjacent to The Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Nestled between Squirrel Hill and Shadyside, this 16 acre park provides us with a casual ambience that allows us to showcase artist's in a natural setting, and helps make it one of the most enjoyable events of the season. Rated one of 'Sunshine Artists' top 100 art shows nationwide, A Fair in the Park features the overall highest quality crafts and art that consistently obtain a high rating from our participants.

An estimated 20,000+ attend, many are dedicated customers that enjoy the opportunity to interact with 100 American craft artists working in Clay, Textile, Jewelry, Glass, Metal, Wood and Mixed Medias. In addition to the vast array of fine craft and art demonstrations, A Fair in the Park also features three days of live regional and national music, children activities, a bountiful food concession, plus a variety of unique outdoor entertainment. Rain or shine, this is an event not to be missed!

Radical Days 2009 Schedule Pittsburgh Art Galleries Museums

RADical Days is an annual event celebrating the assets with free admission, musical and dance performances and family activities offered by arts and culture organizations, parks and recreation, and sports and regional attractions that are funded by RAD. RADical Days is a “thank you” to the public for its support of the regional assets. RADical Days will take place from September 12-October 11, 2009.

Schedule here.

Unblurred Pittsburgh Art Crawl 2009 Info

Since there's a relatively newer link for Unblurred and my older posts show up first in google here's the Unblurred link no matter the month: http://friendship-pgh.org/paai/unblurred/