Introduction Neighboring is a community-building art project led by myself and fellow designer Catherine Oldershaw. The project invites Pittsburghers, both artists and non-artists alike, to create art or artifacts that explore what it means to be a neighbor. Neighboring will culminate in a juried gallery exhibit at Late Space, where select works will be on display …
Back in 2009, I stumbled on PARK(ing) Day, an international public space event. I’ve always loved the idea, which is to take over a city parking spot for a day and create a mini park there (any kind of park! a rose garden, a skate park, a cafe) where people can hang out and enjoy …
I’ve been interested in some recent articles reexamining the ‘creative class’ as defined by Richard Florida a decade ago. More specifically, I’m interested in articles that discuss cities and the artists/ creatives/ funemployed who live in them. As someone who fits into this category, I love where I live but simultaneously don’t feel supported or …