Rukmini Foundation Holding Art Sale

FOR  IMMEDIATE    RELEASE    

Contact:  Tiffany    Hofmann      •    646-­‐294-­‐3580    Tiffany.hoffman@rukminifoundation.org    

   

SUPPORT  LOCAL ARTISTS,  EMPOWER    &    EDUCATE    NEPAL    GIRLS    

2-­‐Day Art Sale and Raffle Benefitting the Rukmini Foundation    

    

(Pittsburgh,     PA)     –     The Rukmini Foundation, a local nonprofit serving girls in  rural Nepal, is      hosting an art  sale  and  raffle on Friday, January 18  (6PM-­‐11PM) and  Saturday, January 19      (12PM-­‐5PM) at  emerge, a community space for arts and  technology, located at 55 Penn    Avenue in Garfield.          

    

The 2-­‐day event will include cocktails, live music and showcase street art,  photography, paintings and    mixed media from emerging Pittsburgh artists; a portion of the proceeds will provide scholarships for    8th-­‐10th grade girls in Nepal.    

    

Located in South Asia between Thailand and  India, Nepal is  one of the poorest countries in the     world. With  an average income of  just $2 per day, poverty and hardship are a reality for Nepali    people,  girls and women especially.    

        

Education is at the heart of breaking this cycle. The Rukmini Foundation was built on the belief that to    educate a girl is to educate a community.  By providing equal access to education and regular medical     care, the Foundation protects young girls from dangers of exploitation and enables them to qualify for    college or employment.    

    

The   Rukmini   Foundation   supported   its   freshman   class  of  10   students   in   Spring   2013.    These young, empowered girls and future classes will be the catalyst  for true development  and  positive change in  Nepal.       

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Design Project Details Released

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Murray Horne, Wood Street Galleries / horne@trustarts.org / 412-456-2961

BICYCLE RACKS
Call for Artists
Deadline is December 31, 2012

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites Pittsburgh area artists (residents of Allegheny County) to design and develop functional bicycle racks to be located in various locations within the Cultural District.The first phase of the project will produce five racks with the potential for more to follow.
 
Budget:

Each selected artist receives a fee of $3000 to create a unique functional bicycle rack. This fee will cover the costs for design, fabrication, finishing and transportation of the completed rack to the installation site. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is responsible for the costs of installation and naming plaques.  

Specifications for Design:

Finish is to be galvanized steel, either raw and/or powder coated, aluminum, or stainless steel. No other finishes including ‘hand painted’ finishes will be accepted.

There should be a minimum of two bicycles per stand and a maximum of six.

The rack should support the bicycle in at least two places, including one wheel.

The rack must allow for ease of locking utilizing a commonly used “U” lock or longer cable lock.

Each bicycle parking space is easily accessible without moving another bicycle for access and maneuvering.

Base plates should be a minimum of 3/8” thick steel with the ability to be bolted to a concrete pad in four places.

Safety:
• All bicycle rack designs must adhere to all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for protrusions in the right-of-way including the ability to detect the rack with a white cane. To be detected by a white cane the protruding or leading edge of the rack shall be 27” or less above the sidewalk surface. Between 27” and 80” above the sidewalk surface, protruding or leading may overhang a maximum of 12”

• The top of the bicycle rack design must be a minimum of 36” tall. Except for the bicycle rack supporting brackets, the shortest section of the bicycle rack must be a minimum of 27” tall- enough to be perceived by pedestrians and avoid tripping hazards.

• The space between the rack features must be larger than 9” and smaller than 3.5’ to avoid children trapping their heads.

• The design must not include sharp edges.

How to Apply:

Artist must submit the following for consideration:

Resume
Images of a minimum 5 completed works from your portfolio
A short artist statement (no more than one page) on your approach to this project
3 references with contact information.

Please forward materials to:

http://trustarts.org/visualarts/bike


Project Timeline:

Request for Qualifications deadline December 31st, 2012.

Notification to selected artists for proposals, January 31st.

Proposals to be received by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, March 31st, 2013

Notification of winning proposals to artists by April 30th, 2013.
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Showcase Noir Exhibition Concludes Pittsburgh JazzLive International

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CONTACT:
Veronica Corpuz
(412) 471-6082
corpuz@pgharts.org

The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust hosts

SHOWCASE NOIR

African-American artist and designer exhibition will conclude weekend festivities of Pittsburgh JazzLive International

Byham Theater, 101 Sixth Street, Cultural District

Sunday, June 5, 2011, from 12 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

FREE

PITTSBURGH, PA: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education and Community Engagement Department hosts Showcase Noir, the eighth annual exhibit and sale of artwork by African-American artists and designers, on Sunday, June 5, 2011, from 12 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Byham Theater. This year’s installment of Showcase Noir coincides with the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival and the conclusion of the Pittsburgh JazzLive International to showcase, promote and nurture jazz musicians.

Showcase Noir celebrates the works of African American Artists and Designers from the greater Pittsburgh area and beyond. The exhibit showcases paintings, sculptures, photographs, fiber art, jewelry, pottery, and art in various mediums, from some of Pittsburgh’s most talented emerging and established artists. This free event is complemented by live jazz music featuring Alton Merrell Ban and acid jazz and rare funk grooves spun by DJ SMI.

Participating artists in Showcase Noir include: Kyttie Ayiku, Ernest Bey, Cheryl Clayton, Denise P. Clayton, Curtis E. Cureton, Roberta L. Ellis, Joktan J. Faulk, Kendrah Foster, Hope Frasier, Florence Smith, George Hogan, Jeffrey B. Jones, Charlotte Lorraine Ka, LaVerne A. Kemp, Curtis Tina Lockhart, Brenda Marshall, Mary E. Martin, Terry Mitchum, Saihou Njie, Bill Osborne, Tracy L. Smalley, Kenn Thomas and more.

For more information on Showcase Noir please call 412-456-6666. Visit pittsburghjazzlive.com for a detailed schedule of Pittsburgh JazzLive International events.
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