Three artists launch artworks that seek to catalyze change in the Pittsburgh region on the topics of water pollution, air pollution, and lead toxicity in the soil.
We are agents and advocates for public art.
Njaimeh Njie, The Village, part of Homecoming: Hill District, USA, 2016–2019.
Projects & Programs
CURRENT PROGRAM
Artists Bridging Social Distance in the Public Realm
Artist projects address the evolving Covid-19 crisis by building pathways to rest, companionship and connection within communities most affected by the pandemic.
FEATURED PROJECT
Sibyls Shrine
Created by artist Alisha B. Wormsley, Sibyls Shrine is a new artist residency program for Black women, womxn, trans women, and femmes (Womxn) who are mothers and identify as artists, creatives, and/or activists in Pittsburgh.
We believe art builds community and increases social connection.
Events & Opportunities
FEATURED EVENT
Artists in Process: Environment, Health, and Public Art
Join the Office of Public Art (OPA) for a panel-style discussion with three artists making work about Pittsburgh’s environmental health crises. Ginger Brooks Takahashi, Aaron Henderson, and Mary Tremonte are collaborating with Pittsburgh-area organizations to create works of temporary public art which address several issues of environmental health.
FEATURED EVENT
OPA Live! with Naomi Chambers and Dail Chambers
Naomi Chambers takes over the OPA Instagram account for OPA Live! on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at 7:00 PM. This session, with Pittsburgh artist Naomi Chambers and St. Louis based artist Dail Chambers, will focus on the topic of Artmaking as a Family Business.
We work at the convergence of public art and civic design.
Rapid Resources For:
Featured Publications
Add Value Add Art
This guide outlines various project types and best practices for artist selection, budgeting, contracts, and more, and is a valuable resource for both public and private entities.
Temporary Public Art and Placemaking Report
In 2015,OPA and Neighborhood Allies launched a new partnership that resulted in the creation of the Temporary Public Art and Placemaking initiative.
Artist Residency Resource Guide
For organizations that would like to develop an artist in the public realm residency, as well as for artists who are interested in initiating their own collaborative projects in the public realm.
Pittsburgh Artists Working in Community
This case study explores how we have used the Aesthetic Perspectives framework to develop and evaluate our Artist Residencies and Civic Engagement Programs.
News
News from the Field
Public Source article: Three Pittsburgh artists try to re-open your eyes to Pittsburgh’s pollution problems
Public Source article "Three Pittsburgh artists hope to re-open your eyes to Pittsburgh pollution problems" highlights the work of the three artists and their collaborating organizations involved in the Environment,…
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