This public programming series by artist Lena Chen and the Jaded Collective celebrates the art and culture of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.
We are agents and advocates for public art.
Njaimeh Njie, The Village, part of Homecoming: Hill District, USA, 2016–2019.
Projects & Programs
FEATURED PROJECT
Songs From the Stone Hoop
This CD of original ceremonial music composed by artist, musician, and spiritual leader Miguel Sagué Jr. of the Taíno tribe serves as the foundation for sacred Indigenous ceremonies worldwide.
FEATURED PROJECT
Nine Mile Run Viewfinder
A portal for seeing, hearing, and smelling the waterway beneath our feet, this artwork by Ginger Brooks Takahashi brings attention to the connections between Nine Mile Run, the stormwater and sewer systems, the Monongahela River, and the water we drink.
We believe art builds community and increases social connection.
Events & Opportunities
FEATURED EVENT
Public Art Training Camp 2022
October 6 – November 10, 2022
This six session training series for artists and arts administrators was designed to address the needs of local artists expressed in the Pittsburgh Public Art Counts! survey, conducted earlier this year.
FEATURED EVENT
The Future of Public Art in Pittsburgh
Thursday, October 6, 2022 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Dominique Chestand, Sallyann Kluz, and Sarah Minnaert will discuss a recent collaborative survey, public art processes in Pittsburgh, and plans for the future in this first session of Public Art Training Camp.
FEATURED EVENT
Almost All Hallows' Eve Walk and Write: Allegheny Cemetery
Saturday, October 22, 2022 | 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Join writer Sherrie Flick as she leads this hour and a half walk and write tour through Allegheny Cemetery. No experience necessary; just bring pen, paper, and your walking shoes!
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.