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Thursday, April 8, 2010
Pittsburgh Opera's Workshops for Educators: Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presented By:
Pittsburgh Opera
Pittsburgh Opera’s signature education program is a unique and stimulating professional development opportunity for teachers of all grade levels in all content areas. Workshop materials and activities address all PA Academic Standards. $100 Workshop Fee includes: Act 48 hours Books and Audio-Visual materials Breakfast and Lunch Connections to Pennsylvania and National Standards Handout packet of ready-to-use opera activities Interactive learning environment Live performance by opera artists View Full Details
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Governor's Awards for the Arts in Pennsylvania -
Presented By:
Pennsylvania Council on the Arts
York will host the 2009 Governor’s Awards for the Arts. This annual ceremony – free and open to the public – moves to a different city each year. Hosting the Awards allows each community to spotlight its creative community while the marquis event – the Awards ceremony – brings national attention to the Commonwealth’s creative community. The Awards ceremony recognizes outstanding achievement in the arts, arts education, arts advocacy, arts as community revitalization tool, and arts patronage. The five awards include: Distinguished Arts Award, The Patron Award, Pennsylvania Creative Community Award, Award for Outstanding Leadership and Service in the Arts for Youth or Arts in Education, and the Artist of the Year. View Full Details
Friday, April 9, 2010
Arts Education Partnership Spring 2010 National Forum, "States of Change: New Leadership in Arts and Education." -
Presented By:
Arts Education Partnership
There’s nothing like the nation’s capital as a backdrop for highlighting leadership in many forms! As we bring our partners together for the Spring 2010 National Forum, we will be focusing on new leadership not just at the federal level, but also in how it relates to arts and education leaders of the next generation, and the new ideas and concepts that will help bring us to the next stage in making the arts a real and cohesive part of every child’s education. Take advantage of our low registration rate of $195! Register now! Registration ends March 15, 2010. The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival does coincide with the dates for our Forum, so please make your hotel reservations soon as hotel rooms in Washington, DC will be taken quickly! The Arts Education Partnership has been able to obtain a special rate to its attendees at the Omni Shoreham hotel of $229/night! You must book by March 8, 2010 to secure this rate. Book your Hotel Room now! For information, details and updates on the Forum, please go to: http://aep-arts.org/forums/dc2010.html. View Full Details
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Arts Education Partnership Spring 2010 National Forum, "States of Change: New Leadership in Arts and Education." -
Presented By:
Arts Education Partnership
There’s nothing like the nation’s capital as a backdrop for highlighting leadership in many forms! As we bring our partners together for the Spring 2010 National Forum, we will be focusing on new leadership not just at the federal level, but also in how it relates to arts and education leaders of the next generation, and the new ideas and concepts that will help bring us to the next stage in making the arts a real and cohesive part of every child’s education. Take advantage of our low registration rate of $195! Register now! Registration ends March 15, 2010. The Annual Cherry Blossom Festival does coincide with the dates for our Forum, so please make your hotel reservations soon as hotel rooms in Washington, DC will be taken quickly! The Arts Education Partnership has been able to obtain a special rate to its attendees at the Omni Shoreham hotel of $229/night! You must book by March 8, 2010 to secure this rate. Book your Hotel Room now! For information, details and updates on the Forum, please go to: http://aep-arts.org/forums/dc2010.html. View Full Details
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Pittsburgh Opera's Workshops for Educators: Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Presented By:
Pittsburgh Opera
Pittsburgh Opera’s signature education program is a unique and stimulating professional development opportunity for teachers of all grade levels in all content areas. Workshop materials and activities address all PA Academic Standards. $100 Workshop Fee includes: Act 48 hours Books and Audio-Visual materials Breakfast and Lunch Connections to Pennsylvania and National Standards Handout packet of ready-to-use opera activities Interactive learning environment Live performance by opera artists View Full Details
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tiny Tots - "Listen to the Wind" - 9:30 am - 10:15 am
Travel along with Greg Mortenson in a symphonic reading of Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Thomas Hong will retell Greg's inspiring story of building schools in Pakistan through music, narration, and images from the book projected above the Heinz Hall stage. View Full Details
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tiny Tots - "Listen to the Wind" - 11:30 am - 12:15 am
Travel along with Greg Mortenson in a symphonic reading of Listen to the Wind: The Story of Dr. Greg & Three Cups of Tea. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Conductor Thomas Hong will retell Greg's inspiring story of building schools in Pakistan through music, narration, and images from the book projected above the Heinz Hall stage. View Full Details
Thursday, April 15, 2010
River City Brass Band - Close Enough For Jazz - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Presented By:
River City Brass Band
Join renowned trumpeter Steve Hawk and the River City Brass Band for a trip down memory lane with a show featuring many of the most memorable tunes of the jazz, swing, and big-band songbooks. A perennial audience favorite, this concert is a must-see. View Full Details
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Allegheny Intermediate Unit Apprenticeship Program -
Presented By:
Allegheny Intermediate Unit and various other organizations including Point Park University, Dance Alloy Theater, Duquesne University School of Music, Society for Contemporary Craft
The AIU Apprenticeship Program provides career exploration experiences to high school students in the arts, humanities or sciences. It brings students together to work with a master instructor in areas ordinarily available only to those pursuing specialized professional instruction at the college level. Each apprenticeship consists of half-day or daylong experiences over a six or seven month period during the school year. Students experience hands-on, behind-the-scenes activities and are given the opportunity to make connections with organizations and people who can help them as they pursue their career choices. Applications are being accepted online until Friday, May 28 at http://gateapprenticeship.aiu3.net. View Full Details
Friday, April 16, 2010
Deadline: 2010 Charles Gray Award for Excellence in Arts Education -
Presented By:
Pittsburgh CLO
The Pittsburgh CLO announces the 2010 Charles Gray Award for Excellence in Arts Education. This award is made annually to an elementary, middle or secondary school in Allegheny County that demonstrates an enduring commitment to quality arts education for all students as a required part of the curriculum. The winning school will receive a $3,000 cash prize for arts programming in their school. Please go to: http://www.pittsburghclo.org/pages/charles-gray-award-arts-education for more information and to download the application and instructions. View Full Details
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Fiddlesticks Family Concert Series - "Musical Celebrations Around the World" - 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
What is a celebration without music? Discover how music from around the world is a big part of special occasions. When you listen to Mendelssohn's "Wedding March," you will imagine you are part of a magnificent wedding, and hearing "De Colores" will make you think of the bright colors of nature. Celebrate the songs of other countries and see how music makes any occasion special! Enhance your child's musical journey with "Discovery Time Adventures"! Beginning at 10:00 am throughout Heinz Hall meet PSO musicians, sing along with guest artists, create a musical passport, and dance and move to world beats and rhythms. View Full Details
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Student Side-By-Side Concert - 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra holds its annual Student Side-By-Side event each spring at Heinz Hall. This event gives aspiring young musicians the unique opportunity to rehearse and perform “Side-By-Side” their Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra counterparts on the Heinz Hall stage. The Side-By-Side concert is combined with another project for high school audiences: the Audience of the Future program. Participants are selected for the Side-By-Side event based on responses from their completed applications, with particular emphasis placed on the recommendation section. Due to increased interest in this event, students may also be asked to audition. Applications will only be accepted from students in grades 9-12 who are also members of their school instrumental ensembles. View Full Details
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Artist Day at Frick Art and Historical Center - 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Presented By:
Frick Art and Historical Center
As a member of Pittsburgh's arts community, you are invited to a special viewing of the Frick's current exhibition 1934: A New Deal for Artists! Pittsburgh's arts community is invited to a private viewing of 1934: A New Deal for Artists and the Frick's permanent collection. To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Public Works of Art Project, this exhibition was organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum from their unparalleled collection of paintings that were created as part of the project. View Full Details
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Clay Workshop for Educators - Part 1 - 5 pm - 8 pm
Presented By:
Standard Ceramics
Standard Ceramics is now offering an opportunity for educators to get hands-on experience working with clay. Participants will learn a variety of additive and subtractive sculpture techniques that include utilizing clay in a setting with limited access to equipment (including settings where access to pottery wheels is not available). This workshop is a four part sequence with each session being worth 3 ACT 48 hours for a total of 12 hours. For more information and to register, send an email to info@standardceramic.com or contact Carla Flati at 412-489-5240. Workshop Dates: April 21 & 28, 2010 May 5 & 12, 2010 View Full Details
Friday, April 23, 2010
Gold Leaf to the Last Supper: Warhol’s Use of Iconography in Art - 4:30 - 7:30
Presented By:
The Andy Warhol Museum
Andy Warhol’s references to Christian iconography can be seen throughout his career; from early commercial works using gold leaf, to his Last Supper paintings completed months before his own death. Workshop participants will view and discuss Warhol’s iconic works while trying their own hand at gold leafing in the studio. View Full Details
Saturday, April 24, 2010
MCG Youth & Arts Summer Studios Hands-On Preview - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Presented By:
MCG Youth & Arts
Join us for this sneak peek of MCG’s all new summer programs for ages 10-18 and save an extra $21 off the early registration fee! View Full Details
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Clay Workshop for Educators - Part 2 - 5 pm - 8 pm
Presented By:
Standard Ceramics
Standard Ceramics is now offering an opportunity for educators to get hands-on experience working with clay. Participants will learn a variety of additive and subtractive sculpture techniques that include utilizing clay in a setting with limited access to equipment (including settings where access to pottery wheels is not available). This workshop is a four part sequence with each session being worth 3 ACT 48 hours for a total of 12 hours. For more information and to register, send an email to info@standardceramic.com or contact Carla Flati at 412-489-5240. Workshop Dates: April 21 & 28, 2010 May 5 & 12, 2010 View Full Details
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Painting En Plein Aire at the Children's Museum - 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Presented By:
Children's Museum of Pittsburgh
Join Pittsburgh artist, Ron Donoughe, April's featured artist-in-residence at the Children's Museum for a master class on April 29, 4 - 6:30 pm. Painting En Plein Aire unites a rich diversity of styles under one common theme: truth to nature. In this master class, we’ll venture outdoors to re-learn how to see for more "honest" painting and deeper engagement with nature. Learn tips and techniques like pre-mixing mass colors to render changing light, forgetting what you "know" to see the subject as simple shapes and other insights from Ron Donoughe. Learn more about Ron's work at www.donoughe.com. Bring your own art supplies (incl. paints of any kind, brushes, paper/canvas). Wear comfortable clothes. Any outdoor setup is fine, including sitting on the ground, easels or lap tables. To register, please call the Children's Museum at 412-322-5058 ext. 240. 2 Act 48 hours available upon request. Part of the F.I.N.E. Artist Residency Series, supported by the Fine Foundation. View Full Details
