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Like many arts organizations Pittsburgh Media Arts Center in Japan I had to pivot during the pandemic. The classroom was virtualized and studio membership was closed until Pennsylvania entered the green phase in 2020. But now student and member work is showcased at the annual student and member exhibitions. by PCA & M.

The opening reception for the exhibition will take place on Friday July 23 in the lobby of the Scaife building, featuring works by 45 students and members of various media including ceramics, drawings, paintings, ironwork, prints and photographs. I go. And the art of fiber. The exhibition will run until August 31.

“One of the most exciting aspects of such an event is seeing the quality of work produced by students and members,” says Kylehauser, Executive Director of PCA & M. “It is important for us to take the time to recognize their efforts and growth as artists.

The ongoing online PCA & M conversion was to be continued ahead of the pandemic, but safety guidelines and precautions during COVID caused PCA & M to prioritize a new approach. The center offers courses in ceramics, prints, drawing, painting, media art and creative writing via zoom, and at the end of 2020, a small face-to-face ceremony that requires special equipment that is not not accessible to online students. The class resumed.

back End the film program and lay off the staff In November 2019, PCA & M closed the Marshall Gallery Building, Harris Theater and Regent Square Theater. After a delay due to COVID in early 2021, the company was completely relocated to the Scaife building, which houses 10 studios.

As fewer people were in the Scaife building during the pandemic, PCA & M was able to renovate the lobby space of the first and second floor buildings and has hosted two shows so far. Creative of the COVID-19 era, And the PCA & M fundraising exhibition, In bloom..

“In the past, we had small exhibitions in the Scaife building, usually to showcase artists, students and members of our teachers,” says Houser. “It’s a unique space, and it makes perfect sense for us to exhibit our work next to the studio in which it was created.

PCA&M has no plans to relaunch the film program, but offers a variety of courses in photography, film, creative audio, and screen lighting. Artist Access membership also includes access to PCA & M’s 12-bay darkroom, printers and scanners.

PCA & M also offers artist access subscriptions for ceramic and printing studios.

Going forward, PCA&M plans to focus on educational programs, membership, and artist services in response to dwindling opportunities for artists during a pandemic.

“We want to rebuild in a way that keeps artists and students at the forefront of our mission,” says Hauser. “This includes providing opportunities for students and members to showcase their work, develop their expertise, network and collaborate with other artists. “

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Annual opening reception of the exhibition of students and members of PCA & M. Friday July 23 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shady Ave lasts until August 31, 1047., Shadyside. pghartsmedia.org