Open Calls!

So, there are many opportunities for artists in Pittsburgh. Following are some picks for October deadlines. More information is available at the links.

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Deadline: 10/1/2011
MOST-WANTED FINE ART along with moxie DaDA gallery would like to invite artists to submit work for a fall themed show at the Hollywood Theater. This powerhouse of a team will put together a FUN exhibition, which allows artists both emerging and tenured to showcase their talents. The galleries are scouting talents in a trial run at the Hollywood Theater, and also to support the Hollywood Theater's efforts in programming.

October Themed art preferred. Fall, Macabre, Reds, Oranges, Halloween, blood, horror, Costumes use your imagination. No Nudity Please.

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Deadline: 10/16/2011
Naked in Pittsburgh: Autumn 2011
Naked in Pittsburgh is a celebration of nudes in art, a positive reflection of our shared human form. The show is open to realism or abstract, traditional media, digital media, photography and 3D artwork.

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Deadline: 10/23/2011
Becoming a member of Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild

The Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild offers artists in all media the chance to join with fellow artists in the lifelong pursuit of artistic perfection. Twice yearly new member screenings are held at the Center for the Arts.

Any individual eighteen years old or older who lives within 150 miles of Pittsburgh may apply for membership by submitting three original pieces of art to a screening by the Board of Directors. Screenings are held in the spring and fall of each year.

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Why Artists Should Move To Pittsburgh: Two Posts By Karen Lillis on Pop City

Occasional Diggingpitt contributor, Karen Lillis has a two part piece on Pop City on the things that make Pittsburgh a great place for artists, including a bunch of personal stories.

Part 1

Part 2

I still think a ton of progress needs to be made in opening up and allowing more flexible use of the large studio type buildings artist's need and crave, as well as building a much more supportive city with more connections and interactions with the outside world.

Karen states pretty clearly is that the greater affordability allows artists more time to work. Artists themselves need to put the DYI, energy into making things happen.