Work from our collaborative show with Keystone Progress, The Art of Democracy, are now available for purchase online. Check out the webshop to see what works are available from the show. All works are to be picked up once the show ends. Click the button below to browse what’s available.
Keystone Progress and CDCP Present The Art of Democracy
Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions are thrilled to present our exhibit The Art of Democracy. This exhibit features work that creates a dialogue around democracy as a whole and the current political climate, especially in a year when we have local/municipal elections. Exploring how democracy impacts censorship, reproductive justice and abortion access, workers' rights, and economic justice, this show demonstrates what a healthy democracy should look like.
Exhibition Visiting hours:
Oct. 5th - November 3rd, 2023
9 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking along the entrance at 6140 Station St, Entrance A. (There is a door buzzer for entry)
The exhibition is being hosted by Repair the World Pittsburgh in partnership with Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions. It is located inside the East End Cooperative Ministry building, a fully accessible, LEED certified building that is home to other local non-profits like 412 Food Rescue, SewForward Collective and provides an array of community services including a food pantry, a community lunch, shelters and supportive services.
Questions or Issues? Please call/text 412-516-2025 or email pittsburghteam@werepair.org.
Juried by Fran Flaherty
Featuring work by:
Andrew Ellis Johnson
Frank Harris
Vaishali Paliwal
Max Almeida
Louise Silk
Penny Mateer
Tony Del Sardo
Helena Valentine
Jean Davis
Jacquet Kehm
Lindsey Peck Scherloum
William Bill Kawah
Melanie Linn Gutowski
Little Amal is Coming to Pittsburgh with "Imagination is My Playground" Event
On Thursday, September 21 join CDCP in partnership with Hatch Arts Collective for a special event happening at Whitney Park (915 Wilkins Avenue) in Wilkinsburg.
Creative Director Adil Mansoor, of Hatch Arts Collective, collaborates with Sasha Schwartz, scenographer, and Aaron Landgraf, sound designer, to bring you a special participatory performance. Come play games and interact with Little Amal.
Starting at 4pm, there will be food vendors, tabling, music, and a special performance featuring Little Amal at 5pm. Event wraps up by 6pm.
This event is free and open to the public. Children are welcome and the park is ADA accessible.
Food vendors on site will be offering food for purchase, including Mandu Handu.
Free street parking is available and PRT buses 71, P71, P1, P3 run near the area.
CDCP & Hatch's event for Little Amal is presented in conjunction with the Art all Over exhibition of Kelly Lanzendorfer located at the WCDC’s Lohr Gallery running September 16 - November 18, 2023. Both center themes of home and finding a sense of belonging through the act of exploring our surroundings and cherishing the small delights discovered within our daily experiences.
Who is Little Amal:
On September 20th and 21st, Little Amal, the internationally-celebrated 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, will be arriving in Pittsburgh as part of her epic 6,000-mile journey across the United States this fall. From all corners of the globe, people have welcomed Walk with Amal with open arms and hearts.
Throughout the two-month trek, which will span more than 35 U.S. cities and towns for 100+ events, some of the country’s most influential cultural institutions and artists will come together to greet Amal and add their unique color to the rich tapestry of America’s story.
What else is happening in town:
We’re excited to be part of welcoming Little Amal to Pittsburgh and helping spread her message of hope! There are three other events happening for Little Amal in Pittsburgh:
September 20 at 12:00 PM — Pittsburgh Public Theater and August Wilson African American Cultural Center event at the O’Reilly Theater (621 Penn Avenue).
September 20 at 6:30 PM — RealTime Arts event at Carrie Furnace (801 Carrie Furnace Boulevard). Registration required.
September 21 at 12:00 PM — Office for Public Art event at the Great Lawn at North Shore Riverfront Park.
CDCP x WCDC Present: Kelly Lanzendorfer
CDCP x WCDC Present: Kelly Lanzendorfer
Artist Reception: Saturday, September 16, 12:00-3:00PM
On view: September 16th - November 18th, 2023
Gallery hours: Saturdays 12-5pm
CDCP & WCDC's exhibition of Kelly Lanzendorfer's work is presented in conjunction with CDCP & Hatch Arts Collective's event for Little Amal happening on September 21, 2023. Both center themes of home and finding a sense of belonging through the act of exploring our surroundings and cherishing the small delights discovered within our daily experiences.
WCDC's Lohr Gallery
725 Wood St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
CDCP x WCDC '23-'24 Exhibition Season Artists
COMING SOON: CDCP x WCDC’s ‘23-’24 Season
We’re thrilled to announce our roster of artists for our upcoming season of collaborative shows with the Wilkinsburg CDC. Make sure to mark your calendars and check them out when they open to the public.
Featuring:
Kelly Lanzendorfer - Sept 16th - Nov 18th
Jasmine Green - Dec 9th - Feb. 24th
Lizzie Solomon - March 16th - May 25th
WCDC's Lohr Gallery
725 Wood St
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
On view every Saturday, 12-5pm
Photo taken by Sean Carroll
We're hiring! CDCP is seeking an Operations Assistant
Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP)
Position Title: Operations Assistant
Job Type: Contracted Worker
Duration: TBD
Hours: 15-20 hours/week
Location: Remote/Virtual and in person
Starting Rate: $18–$22/hour
About CDCP and TASC Consulting:
Casey Droege Cultural Productions (CDCP) is an artist-run, woman- and disability-owned business created in 2017. CDCP is an experiment in sustaining a for-profit, socially-minded arts business while building an arts economy in a city with a small arts ecosystem. Through our work, we provide unique art solutions that have an immediate impact.
The Art Supply Co. (CDCP’s consulting business) works with businesses and developers to facilitate artwork acquisitions and commissions, with a focus on regional artists and designers. By choosing to work with TASC, our clients support a thriving creative community and encourage a sustainable economy for artists in Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.
Projects include buying and commissioning artworks for corporate, hospitality, and educational sites, among others. We also organize events that include artists in activities, talks, or commissions. Other projects focus on artist management for specific client-run installations.
CDCP aims to build authentic and long-term relationships with artists, clients, and communities through our values of compassion and respect. We promote a safe and inclusive work environment supportive of underrepresented voices. CDCP honors the individual perspectives and experiences of its staff and is ultimately grounded by a shared value of teamwork.
Position Description:
The Operations Assistant is responsible for supporting Project Managers and the Project Assistant in the logistics and realization of projects and events. OAs are tasked with research, communication and outreach, as well as the development of project materials and documents. OAs also work with the Connection Coordinator to execute and manage the posting of all social media content. For any CDCP-organized exhibitions, OAs may be asked to help with overseeing the gallery during open hours. Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and knowledge of CDCP’s vision and mission are essential. OAs report directly to the Director and Assistant Director and will be assigned to support a few specific projects as well as handle other tasks as needed. The position offers training for a Project Manager or Operations Manager position.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Project & Event Support
Streamlining and maintaining project spreadsheet
Creating document templates in Google Drive
Working alongside the Finance Manager to generate reports for project reimbursement and ensure payment to artists/vendors/etc.
General research to support Project Managers and project/event development
Assisting with making suggestions on new project management tools
Assisting with outreach to project-related contacts (i.e. clients, artists, vendors, etc.) via email and phone
Presence at select on-site meetings and location visits
Stepping in to assist on projects/events as needed
Other administrative tasks as needed
Social Media
Work alongside the Connection Coordinator, who is responsible for planning and drafting all social media content; have regular meetings to keep on track (biweekly or monthly)
Manage social media calendar, with distinct dates and times of each posting
Responsible for posting all social media content on platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) for both CDCP and TASC accounts
Respond to all social media messages, comments, repost on stories, etc.
Create social media graphics and have the ability to change them if needed
Create a weekly presentation to share social media plans with the team at All Staff meeting
Create event announcements on online listings as needed
Update taplinks to reflect current events and happenings
Only as needed (or interested), write blog posts, create interviews, and do outreach for post collaboration from community and team members
Gallery Support (if/when needed)
Learning/communicating basic biographical information about artists featured in the gallery
Operate/update Square point-of-sale system
Create a welcoming/inclusive environment for guests of the exhibit
Stay attuned to visitor experience and answer any questions to the best of your ability
Follow all opening and closing procedures
Knowledge and Skills Required:
Dedication to and alignment with CDCP’s values
Participation in maintaining a safe space work environment that supports a team mentality
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; comfort talking with people with a wide range of art knowledge and interests
Ability to creatively problem solve and adapt to feedback
Commitment to preserving and building positive and respectful relationships with clients, artists, vendors, venues, etc.
Hard-working, responsible, punctual, flexible to last-minute changes, disciplined, able to take direction and learn new skills
Confident in taking the lead on administrative organization and following up with Project Managers and fellow staff for updates and organizational improvements as needed
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Demonstrated accuracy and strong attention to detail
Experience and comfort with working as part of a small team and delegating tasks
Ability to get around the city to various meetings (car not required)
Awareness of Pittsburgh-based and/or regional artists and arts organizations is preferred
Experience with Google Workspace programs and proficiency with Adobe suite is preferred; experience with presentation platforms like Sketch Up, Miro, and Jam Board is preferred
Experience with social media content creation and/or management is preferred; comfort with using social media platforms is required.
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and three professional references via email to Hannah Turpin, CDCP Assistant Director at hannah@caseydroege.com.
Applications received by 11:59 PM on Friday, June 23, 2023 will be given priority. However, the application will remain open until the position is filled.