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
Winter Intensive: Demystifying the Public Art Application Process
Office of Public Art presents Winter Intensive: Demystifying the Public Art Application Process. This three part series is an in-depth look at the different steps in applying for public art commissions. Artists at any stage of their practice will gain a better understanding of the process and learn how to prepare stronger applications.
FEATURED OPPORTUNITY
Pittsburgh Creative Corps Roster
The Office of Public Art and Riverlife seek visual artists living in southwestern Pennsylvania to be considered for the Pittsburgh Creative Corps Roster, a pre-qualified list of creatives selected by a panel of artists, art and design professionals, and community stakeholders for various public art opportunities for 2021 – 2022.
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
OPA News
Office of Public Art Presents New Winter Training Series for Artists
OPA presents a three-part artist training series focused on the public art application process.
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Pittsburgh Creative Corps seeks SWPA artists to join roster for future projects
PITTSBURGH- The successful partnership that brought COVID-19-fighting art and amenities to Pittsburgh’s downtown riverfronts and public open spaces is looking for more artists to join the initiative. Riverlife and the…
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