Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse Artist in Residence (Due Jan. 4)
Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse Artist in Residence
Deadline: January 4th, 2025
Creative Reuse is well known as a vital resource for Pittsburgh’s art community. Artwork incorporating materials provided by Creative Reuse has been featured in the Pittsburgh Biennial, Emerging Artist of the Year exhibitions, installations commissioned for the Three Rivers Arts Festival, and many, many gallery shows and pop-up exhibitions throughout the Pittsburgh region and beyond. In addition to our everyday support of artists through our retail shop and Project Sponsorships, we also support one artist a year with our Artist in Residence program, and several others through our gallery program.
Past gallery shows have featured sculpture, found material collage, fiber art, and assemblage, and more. The themes of the work vary but often speak to environmental and social issues that affect our communities. Many artists relate strongly to the Creative Reuse vision of creating an accessible and welcoming art gallery for neighbors and community members who otherwise may not have easy access to galleries and museums. At our location at the intersection of Homewood, Wilkinsburg, and Point Breeze, we are grateful for the opportunity to promote artists and engage community members through our Artist in Residence and gallery program.
Benefits:
Cash Stipend: $3000
In-Store Material Stipend: $700
Three-month gallery show
Artist support
Plenty of opportunities for community engagement and exposure
Who can apply?
Pittsburgh-based artists with a demonstrated history of art creation and some experience with exhibiting work (does not need to be professional or gallery-based exhibitions) are welcome to apply. They must have some history of using reclaimed, used, found, materials in their work. Additionally, they must display a willingness and passion for engaging with community members, as well as a passion for the environment and reuse. Members of marginalized, underinvested, and underestimated communities, especially Black and Brown, low-income, disabled, LGBTQIA+, and immigrant and refugee communities are encouraged to apply.