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The Pittsburgh-Green-Bridge Project is a collaboration between students at CAPA High School and students in Studio Arts 1340 Sculpture at the University of Pittsburgh, with the Mattress Factory and artists Constance Merriman, JoAnna Commandaros, Karen Page, Heather White and David Pohl.
The group will be exhibiting their collaboration on the first floor of the Mattress Factory with an opening reception Saturday, December 12th from 2:00-4:00pm; work can also be viewed Sunday, December 13th from 1:00-5:00pm.
The collaboration centers around Japanese Knotweed, an invasive and non-native species that is currently impacting Schenley Park. The installation at the Mattress Factory reflects the experience of the artists, students and community in working with restoration ecologists in clearing and collecting the Knotweed.
blog: PGH Green Bridge
Digital Media Position
The Studio Arts Department is conducting a national search for an Assistant Professor in Digital Media. Please view the Job Description Advertisement. Application materials must be postmarked by
January 4, 2010. Appointment date is September 1, 2010.
Wyoming Field Study Exhibition
Thursday, January 14 - Friday, January 29, 2010
Opening Reception: Thursday, January 14, 2010
from 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Gallery Talks: Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Noon
This exhibition will feature the work of the four Studio Arts majors who participated in the first Studio Arts Wyoming Field Study in Summer 2009, offered through the University Honors College. Students included: Jason Georgiades (SA Dec 08, working in film), Nancy Egger (SA/ENGLIT Apr 09, working in painting), Benjy Blanco (SA/ENGLIT Apr 10, working in sculpture), and Marika DeLozier (SA Dec 10, working in drawing and painting). Please view the flyer for additional details.
We are also looking for students interested in Summer 2010 in Wyoming. Proposals are due February 1, 2010. Please contact studio@pitt.edu for any additional information.
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