Date: August 22, 2026
Time: 1-3 pm
Join Rachel Equity for a day of making collages using unconventional materials. Inspired by the meditative quality of Vania Evangelique’s photography, we will construct abstract dreamscapes. Rachel will guide participants through the thought process behind collaging and how to express pensive feelings through materials like printed images, cardboard, glue, and paint. We encourage participants to bring their own materials as well if desired, but all necessary materials are provided.
This is a free event and all ages are welcome to participate. RSVP is required, please click the button below to register. Participants will take home their original artwork inspired by both Evangelique and Wilkinsburg.
"Picture This" on view starting Saturday, November 8 at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
We're thrilled to celebrate the opening of Picture This, a photography exhibition celebrating intergenerational connections, opening to the public at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on November 8.
Picture a neighborhood where generations don’t just coexist, they connect! Join Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh and Casey Droege Cultural Productions for Picture This. Featuring vibrant photos by renowned Pittsburgh photographers, audio recordings, and engaging activations, this new exhibition reveals the power of connecting across generations. Picture This: A Photo Exhibit Celebrating Intergenerational Connections August Wilson African American Cultural Center 980 Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15222
On view: November 8, 2025 – February 1, 2026
Open to the public:
Thursday: 3pm-6pm
Friday: 3pm-6pm
Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm
Intuitive Watercolor Painting: Embracing Uncertainty Workshop
Intuitive Watercolor Painting: Embracing Uncertainty Workshop
Saturday, August 23rd
12-3pm
Free + All ages
WCDC’s Lohr Gallery
Join us on Saturday, August 23 from 12-3 pm at the WCDC's Lohr Gallery for a special workshop about tapping into your intuition to find expressive potential with the help of watercolor paints. In this WCDC workshop join artist Jessica Peña Heberle for a hands-on workshop that explores watercolor and mixed media as a tool for self-reflection and storytelling. Using watercolors, charcoal, colored pencils, and graphite, we’ll slow down and give form to parts of ourselves and memories by using color, texture, and organic shapes.
This free workshop is open to all levels and ages—no experience necessary, just a willingness to experiment! All materials will be provided. RSVP required to account for materials. Click the button below to reserve a spot.
The City of Pittsburgh and American Rescue Plan Act Support for Artists Grant
Overview
The City of Pittsburgh, with funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is launching the Support for Artists Grant Program, to be facilitated by Casey Droege Cultural Productions. These ARPA funds are meant to support the recovery of the City’s arts and culture sector from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Support for Artists program specifically supports the economic recovery of individual artists. Through this program, 75 one-time grants will be awarded at levels of $500, $1,500, and $3,000.
Twenty-five artists will be selected for each grant amount and will receive a one-time deposit. Grants will be awarded to individual artists working in any and all disciplines who have experienced a disruption to their income stream due to the COVID-19 pandemic as of March 3, 2021 or later. Individual artists must currently be residents within the City of Pittsburgh municipal boundary (see map). Selected artists may be required to provide financial evidence in the form of tax statements or pay stubs. Throughout the course of this program, the City of Pittsburgh is required to follow all federal ARPA guidelines and all other applicable law. Artists are responsible for personal tax implications associated with an award.
Applications for the grant program will open on May 5, 2025, and will be due by 11:59 PM EST on June 16, 2025. Awarded grantees will be identified through a two-step process involving an eligibility assessment followed by a lottery system, all conducted by a review committee. Awarded grantees will be notified by September 1, 2025.
To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, click the button below.
The Poet Artist, The Artistic Poet: a workshop led by Naomi Chambers
The Poet Artist, The Artistic Poet: a workshop led by Naomi Chambers
Saturday, May 17th, 12-3pm
WCDC’s Lohr Gallery
Free
Join us on Saturday, May 17th from 12-3pm for a workshop inspired by Charlotte Ka's work led by WCDC Creative Lead Naomi Chambers at the Lohr Gallery. In this workshop, we draw from Charlotte Ka's intertwined writing and art making practice to create an artwork that flows from a poem OR a poem that crawls from a 2D artwork. Whether you are an artist or a writer, let's definitely be both. We will have watercolors, collage materials and mark making tools on hand AND of course PAPER to capture both modes of expression.
This is a free event, please register at the button below to reserve a seat.
CDCP x WCDC Present: An Artist Talk with Charlotte Ka
Join us for an artist talk with Charlotte Ka. Hear from the artist directly about her process, materials and concepts.
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