Join us for SIX x ATE: South on August 20th

SIX x ATE: South will kick off the 2019 season at the Brew House on Tuesday, August 20th. VIP 6:00 - 7:00PM Event 6:30 - 9:00PM Tickets on sale now!

Featured artists include Centa Schumacher, David English, Derek Reese, Laurel Mitchell, Percy Echols, and Sheila Swartz, who are all past or present Distillery Program artists. The Distillery Program is a yearlong studio residency for emerging artists hosted by the Brew House Association.

Learn more about their work below and purchase tickets today!

Centa Schumacher

David English

Derek Reese

Laurel Mitchell

Percy Echols

Sheila Swartz

All 2019 logos by Christina Lee.

Our Design Sponsor is Dutchess and the Queen.

We’d like to thank our 2019 sponsors 84 Lumber, Brew House Lofts and TREK Development Group, Chatham University, Revive Marketing Group, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. We’re thankful to partnerships with the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Beauty Shoppe, and the Brew House Association. Additional support provided by ASCEND, City Theatre Company, and YOU - our audience!

Announcing the 2019 Season of SIX x ATE 2019!

Join us for the 8th season of SIX x ATE, Pittsburgh’s roving dinner/lecture series. Tickets for SIX x ATE: South and season passes are on sale now.

2019 logos by Christina Lee.
Our Design Sponsor is Dutchess and the Queen.

We’d like to thank our 2019 sponsors 84 Lumber, Brew House Lofts and TREK Development Group, Chatham University, Revive Marketing Group, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. We’re thankful to partnerships with the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Beauty Shoppe, and the Brew House Association. Additional support provided by ASCEND, City Theatre Company, and YOU - our audience!

Art events to look out for in Pittsburgh, August edition

CDCP is bringing back the blog, and for this post we’ll be highlighting some arts events in PIttsburgh that we’re excited for. If you’re looking for a show to see, scroll below and mark your calendars for some amazing exhibits!

CDCP Staff Member Shows:

Three of our staff members at CDCP have shows running through August! Project Manager Nicole Czapinski’s solo exhibit an illusionary pain in a nonexistent hand is up now until August 25th at the Westmoreland Museum of Art in Greensburg, PA. To learn more about the show, click here.

Concept Facilitator Corrine Jasmin will have a solo show coming up for the Unblurred: First Fridays on Friday August 2nd. Her show Beams of Light will be opening August 2nd, with an opening reception from 7-10pm at Boom Concepts. For more info on Beams of Light, click here.

Connections Coordinator Eriko Hattori is having an opening on August 2nd at the Irma Freeman Center for Imagination with printmaker Vanessa Adams, (who has work at Small Mall.) P O R T A L S: New Work by Eriko Hattori and Vanessa Adams will have its opening reception on Friday August 2nd from 6-10pm during Unblurred: First Fridays. For more info on P O R T A L S, click here.

More exhibits in Pittsburgh:

Associated Artists of Pittsburgh’s exhibit Barely Breathing is having its opening reception tonight, July 24th, from 6:30-8:30pm and will be up until August 23rd. Curated by AAP’s 2019 Emerging Curator Vania Evangelique, Barely Breathing explores humanity’s relationship with nature and how we express that in the art we create. The show will also feature work by staff member Corrine Jasmin. For more information on the show, click here.

Pullproof Studios is having their first member exhibit, Fine Print, at 707 Gallery downtown. The show will have its opening reception on July 26th from 6-9PM and will be up until September 8th. This show will feature Small Mall artists Christina Lee, Aaron Regal, and Charlie Barber. For more information, click here.

Make sure to check back in on our blog for updates each week! We’ve got a lot of things in store, so stay tuned.

Small Mall is HIRING!

CDCP is seeking an Attendant for Small Mall and Small Mall Outpost! The position is 5 hours a week with Sundays and some evening hours required with a starting rate of $10/hr. You will be working between our two locations in Upper Lawrenceville and Wilkinsburg.

We are looking for candidates who will help create a warm and welcoming art space and store. Some contemporary art knowledge is appreciated along with an interest and involvement with community engagement. Additionally, excellent time management and communication skills are necessary, and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Supporting events and programming in the space.

• Learn basic biographical information about the artists and their work.

• Day to day administrative tasks as assigned

• Operate the cash register and provide accurate change to cash-paying customers

• Show customers the locations of items they are looking for and suggest complementary items when appropriate

• Greet customers when they walk through the door and ask if they need assistance

• Staying attuned to visitor experience and creating a welcoming environment; actively engaging with visitors to answer questions and provide additional information about CDCP or the work in the space.

• Pay attention to shoppers on the floor and notify management of any possible shoplifting activity

• Restock shelves when needed to ensure optimum availability of products

• Ensure the space is ready to receive visitors, with basic cleanup and organization.

Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Strong interpersonal skills. You will interact with both the public and artists on a regular basis, and should feel very comfortable talking with people.

• Hard-working, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, disciplined and self-motivated, able to take direction and learn new skills.

• Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail.

• Ability to move and lift artworks up to 40 lbs.

• Excellent verbal communication skills

• Extremely self-motivated and responsible

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

To apply:

Please submit a one-page letter of interest and resume with the subject line "Small Mall Position" via email to candace@caseydroege.com. The application deadline is August 5th, 2019. No phone calls. No late submissions.

Small Mall is having an OPEN CALL!

Want to have your work in Small Mall? We’re having an open call and inviting new artists for our next season in the shop! Click here to apply and find more info.

Small Mall’s open call will be running until July 12. For questions about the application process, please contact Eriko at eriko (at) caseydroege.com.

Work at CDCP PROJECT SPACE!

Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) 
Project Space Attendant Position  
Location: 317 S. Trenton Ave., Pittsburgh 
Hours: Part time (up to 20 hours a week), Fridays and weekends required. 
Starting Rate: $10/hr 

Casey Droege Cultural Productions is an artist-run/woman-owned business dedicated to building the Pittsburgh arts community by offering accessible, quality art experiences that connect the local and the global, encourage the growth of a local arts economy, and build a diverse arts audience. 

 
Position Description: 

CDCP is seeking an attendant for the CDCP Project Space beginning July 2019. The position will be 15 hours a week, Friday through Sunday, with the possibility for additional shifts at our Small Mall location. We are looking for candidates who will help to create a warm and welcoming art space. Some contemporary art knowledge is appreciated along with an interest and involvement with community engagement. Additionally, excellent time management and communication skills are necessary, and the ability to work independently. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  

• Support events and programming in the space. 

• Learn basic biographical information about the artists and their work.  

• Day to day administrative tasks as assigned  

• Operate the cash register and provide accurate change to cash-paying customers 

• Show customers the locations of items they are looking for and suggest complementary items when appropriate 

• Greet customers when they walk through the door and ask if they need assistance 

• Stay attuned to visitor experience and create a welcoming environment; actively engage with visitors to answer questions and provide additional information about CDCP or the work in the space. 

• Pay attention to shoppers on the floor and notify management of any possible shoplifting activity 

• Restock shelves when needed to ensure optimum availability of products 

• Ensure the space is ready to receive visitors, with basic cleanup and organization. 

 Knowledge and Skills Required:  

• Strong interpersonal skills. You will interact with both the public and artists on a regular basis and should feel very comfortable talking with people.  

• Hard-working, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, disciplined and self-motivated, able to take direction and learn new skills. 

• Able to work independently 

• Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail. 

• Ability to move and lift artworks up to 40 lbs. 

• Excellent verbal communication skills 

• Extremely self-motivated and responsible 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Experience with Square Point-of-Sale is a plus 

To apply: 

Please submit a one-page letter of interest and resume with the subject line "CDCP Project Space Position" via email to candace@caseydroege.com. The application deadline is June 20, 2019. No phone calls, please.