From Violence to Vision exhibit
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Youth and Arts is presenting an interesting exhibit, titled “From Violence to Vision.” The exhibit features the work of the guild’s first group of Arts Leadership and Public Service interns (more about the guild below).
The exhibit focuses on an important social issue and according to their press release, one of eight ALPS interns with work in the exhibition, Adriane Hairston, a rising senior at CAPA high school, is excited to participate in activism through art for her first time: “As a group, we [ALPS interns] decided to address violence through this exhibition because it is an issue that has affected all of us, despite our various backgrounds and experiences.
The press release also described the work done by the MCG Youth and Arts:
In collaboration with the Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) and with support from various grants, foundations and individual donations, MCG Youth & Arts is a center for arts and learning that serves approximately 2,000 unique students in grades K–12 annually. Students may participate in courses in various media including ceramics, photography, design and digital arts; career and college exposure activities; and workshops with internationally renowned artists who also exhibit work at MCG’s galleries. Additionally, MCG Youth & Arts hosts a number of educational opportunities for principals, teachers and the community, and offers public access to its two galleries at no cost. All programs are implemented by professional working artists, and maintain an 8:1 student:teacher ratio in order to provide students the attention they need to succeed. MCG is a subsidiary of Manchester Bidwell Corporation.
“From Violence to Vision” is on view through July 6th at MCG’s satellite gallery at 800 Penn Avenue. There is also a silent auction of exhibition pieces and the sale of student-designed advocacy pins. There is a free reception this Friday the 20th, from 5:30-8pm at the gallery.
A portion of all proceeds made during the exhibition will go to the Center for Victims of Violence and Crime (CVVC). Supported by a grant from the New York-based Surdna Foundation, the ALPS internship is part of MCG’s Apprenticeship Training Program after-school arts courses.
Through nationally recognized and acclaimed year-round programs, MCG Youth & Arts strives to educate, inspire and promote continuance to higher education by engaging students in learning through the arts.
For more information on the Manchester Guild visit their website here or contact Brittany Colatrella, Communications Coordinator, MCG Youth & Arts, 412-322-1773 Ext. 378.
Don’t forget the Arts Festival is still going on until this Sunday. Visit my previous post to see what you’ve been missing!
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