Part podcast, part zine, and part multimedia mixtape, the What is Black? Mixcast by Jason McKoy breaks down what it means to be a Black creative and defies the myth of a Black monolith through fresh conversations with featured guests. The guest questionnaire is open now for those interested in being a guest on the podcast.
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
Indian Dance Workshop
Classically trained Indian dancer and founder of Sanskruti School of Indian Dance and Music, Shambhavi Desai will lead this free outdoor class, teaching a blend of Indian dance appropriate for all age levels.
FEATURED CONTENT
Artists in Conversation
Watch this recorded panel discussion between the three artists of the Environment, Health, and Public Art Initiative about working with communities during the COVID-19 pandemic and engaging art to raise awareness about environmental issues.
FEATURED EVENT
Public Art Training Camp Working Relationships: Artists & Organizations
Artist Edith Abeyta will moderate a conversation between filmmaker Tony Buba and Judy Barricella, who worked together on two projects for the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
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.