Pittsburgh Artists Coming Together (PACT)

art | artists | co-op | housing | low income | mapping | mixed-use | one-stop

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Idea Overview

Collaborative of local artists of all genres, "one-stop-shop" centrally located downtown - one building

Idea Round Up Concept Sheet

Who worked on idea?

Emily, Natalie, Rob, Heidi

What is the idea?

Collaborative of local artists of all genres, "one-stop-shop" centrally located downtown - one building

How would idea work?

One building containing gallery, performance, office, rehearsal spaces, darkroom, etc
Membership and classes
Opportunities for artist and genre collaboration
Information hub with flyer and ad space
Map of Pgh art spaces
Regulated and governed advisory board

Pluses:

Showcase local artists
Exposure of diverse art forms
Community/artist collaborative
Information/idea sharing

Concerns:

Space allocation and time sharing
Necessary technology and equipment
Utilities

Community opportunities:

Everyone can benefit by enjoying the collaborative projects and community identity

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Engage Pittsburgh is a program of The Sprout Fund, a project of the Tides Center (PA), and is supported by lead contributions from the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation and the Richard King Mellon Foundation.

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