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Fwd: Pittsburgh Announces Artists Selected for 2021 Art in Parks Program
by Highland Park Community Council 21 May '21

21 May '21

Looking forward to more art in Highland Park - - see below for details. *Published:* 05.21.2021 *Contact:* Pittsburgh Announces Artists Selected for 2021 Art in Parks Program PITTSBURGH, PA (May 21, 2021) – The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of City Planning Public Art and Civic Design (PACD) division has selected eight local, national, and international artists and artist teams for the 2021 expansion of the Art in Parks program. Each artist has been selected to create high-impact permanent public art installations in the five Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD) parks: Emerald View, Highland, Schenley, Frick, and Riverview. This program expansion was made possible by a RADical ImPAct Grant, launched in celebration of the RAD’s 25th anniversary. Each funded installation will be bold, forward-looking, creative projects that will have a radical impact on the region. "The Art in Parks project is exactly the type of idea the RAD Board envisioned when we launched the RADical ImPAct grant program," said Dusty Elias Kirk, RAD Board Chair. "We wanted our regional assets to dream big about shaping the future of our creative landscape and this project does just that. Having large-scale works of art in our public parks will not only enhance our region's quality of place, but it will also give our communities the opportunity to engage with art in accessible, everyday ways. We are excited about the dynamic group of artists the City has selected and we look forward to seeing their work come to life in our RAD parks.” The selected artists will collaborate with the City on site selection, design, and installation. Community engagement will be a critical component of design development. Final concepts will be reviewed and approved by the Art Commission. Sequencing and implementation of each project will be staggered, depending on project complexity and weather constraints, beginning this summer, and wrapping up in late spring 2022, with the project close out anticipated in June 2022. “This expansion of our Art in Parks program provides an incredible opportunity for Pittsburgh to build upon our existing public art landscape,” said Mayor William Peduto. “We are excited to work with such a diverse group of artists that represent a variety of perspectives and discover how they will use the Art in Parks program to strengthen our communities, add vibrancy to our parks, and humanize our built environment.” See below to learn more about the artists who will be working in each park: *Emerald View Park* *Ali Ruffner & Ruby Perkins – *A Pennsylvania native, Ali Ruffner strives to uphold, expose, and respond with joy to the culture of a place by spending time collecting stories in the community. She’s traditionally trained in sculpture, large scale installations, public art, film, and painting. Ruffner’s collaborator Ruby Perkins is a student at the Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, PA with a background in painting. As a community-minded artist, she uses her artwork to push for community action. Together, they plan to create an installation that will safely connect neighbors across the space. *OOA Designs – *OOA Designs is a Pittsburgh-based, woman-owned and operated artist collaboration between founders Oreen Cohen and Alison Zapata, established in 2018. They create aesthetic and functional public art that embraces color, forms and nature within their collaborative work. Their art also strives to tell the stories of the community and have meaning to those who see it every day, and they look forward to continuing to share the stories of their City. *Highland Park* *Marlana Adele Vassar – *Marlana Adele Vassar is a Pittsburgh artist exploring ways to share her art that will enhance the City. She has 15 years of experience across a variety of mediums and her current focus is on creating distinctive public art with a balance of style and substance. Her artistic philosophy is “art is everywhere, and the ordinary has the potential to be extraordinary.” *The Urban Conga – *Based in Brooklyn, NY, The Urban Conga is a multidisciplinary design studio made up of a diverse group of architects, engineers, fabricators, artists and more. Their work is focused on sparking community activity and social interaction through open-ended play. They create inclusive, engaging and site-specific works that spark creativity, exploration and free-choice learning within the built environment. *Schenley Park* *Ginger Brooks Takahashi – *With almost 20 years of experience, Ginger Brooks Takahashi is a local artist, well known for her concept-driven work. Her work explores how we might creatively co-exist in our surroundings. She has experience across many mediums with a variety of materials and strives to create installations that fit into their environment using available resources to communicate the value and concepts of her artwork. *Suphitsara Buttra-Coleman – *Suphitsara Buttra-Coleman is a spontaneous realism artist who specializes in portraiture with acrylic paint. As a mural artist, she creates pieces that reflect on people within their communities and in society. She plans to create a piece that inspires the Pittsburgh community and also provides them with a safe space within the park. *Frick Park* *Hutabut LLC – *Matthew Geller, of Hutabut LLC, uses everyday materials in the outdoor environment to create object-based, site-specific artworks that are integrated with their site. His works incorporates strong visuals and dynamic elements that can be activated by people as well as changes to ambient light and weather. This approach allows Geller to surprise and delight while fostering a sense of community around an unlikely object or site. *Riverview Park* *Sans Facon Canada Inc. – *As a collective, Sans Facon Canada Inc. shares a commitment to sustained, artistic research and conversation with landscapes, infrastructure, places, and communities in order to create responsive, layered, and experiential artworks. Steve Gurysh, a ten-year-long resident of Pittsburgh, and Sans Façon (Tristan Surtees and Charles Blanc), a twenty-year collaborative team currently based in Calgary, Canada, are interested in creating a public work that allows people to engage and connect with embedded histories and also changes how we look at, understand, and interact with a landscape. ### *For More Information:* *Audrey Wells* Communications Specialist, Department of City Planning audrey.wells(a)pittsburghpa.gov 412-255-2215 *Sarah Minnaert* PACD Manager, Department of City Planning sarah.minnaert(a)pittsburghpa.gov 412-389-8015 ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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AC repair?
by Eric Andrae 21 May '21

21 May '21

Any recommendations for AC repair?-- ———————————————————- https://www.ctsfw.edu/ctsfw-events/continuing-education/auburn-michigan/ Pastor Eric R. Andrae Campus Chaplain Lutheran Student Fellowship of Pittsburgh & First Trinity Church - www.LSFPgh.com Please note that Saturday is usually my day off.

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Parklet clean-up tomorrow!
by Highland Park Community Council 21 May '21

21 May '21

*Spring Clean-up of Bryant Street Parklet * - Saturday May 22, 11 am - 3 pm - Meet at the parklet - Volunteers needed to prune, weed, clean, and plant. We'll also be spreading some soil and planting grass in bare spots. We recommend wearing sturdy shoes and gardening gloves. - Lunch will be provided -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Recommendations for Air Conditioning and Heating contractors
by Gwen 20 May '21

20 May '21

We would like recommendations for companies who have installed central air conditioning in your homes.Thank you,Gwen

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Brand new Huntington grill for sale
by Schulz, Benjamin 20 May '21

20 May '21

Hi Neighbors, Anyone need a grill? We have a Huntington 630124 which is a few years old, but entirely unused — it’s still in its original unopened packaging. The picture on the box isn’t very helpful, but there’s an assembly video here if you want to a better idea: https://vimeo.com/145393667 It comes with a few (also entirely unused) accoutrements: full propane tank, GrillPartsPro cover, and a grill brush). We can’t remember what the grill itself cost — maybe around $150 — but are asking for $75 for the lot. It’s been sitting a dry basement, but you’re welcome to open the box and take a look before you buy. Thanks! Benjamin [cid:8A54F5E8-03E0-4D37-BDEE-7B95ACC30507@home][cid:B2408EF0-8AFB-419D-8B46-E637F866E0EE@home]

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Renting to Refugees in Allegheny County; Free Online Event
by Mary Celeste Roberge 20 May '21

20 May '21

Important Landlord information series about renting to refugees with @CaleyDonovan [May be an image of 4 people and text that says 'MAY 28, 11AM-12:30PM ZOOM Renting to Refugees in Allegheny County A session for landlords to learn about the opportunity to rent to refugees in partnership with refugee resettlement agencies Register in advance: https://rb.gy/p2gamu Caley Donovan Refugee Caseworker JFCS Pittsburgh Jay Dworin Compli BranchChief Branch U.S. Depar tment ofHousing and Urban Development Matthew Hess Program Manager AJAPO Refugees Services Panel and Q+A with housing and resettlement experts Feyisola Akintola Special Initiatives Manager Office of Mayor Peduto 圍圍・ ਥੁਬ 里Ⅱ| ç”'] FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 AT 11 AM EDT – 12:30 PM EDT Renting to Refugees in Allegheny County <https://www.facebook.com/events/751110895537886/?ref=newsfeed&__cft__[0]=AZ…><https://www.facebook.com/events/751110895537886/?ref=newsfeed&__cft__[0]=AZ…> Event by Welcoming Pittsburgh<https://www.facebook.com/WelcomingPGH/> and All for All<https://www.facebook.com/WelcomingAction/> Online Event Register in advance for this meeting: <https://www.facebook.com/events/751110895537886/?ref=newsfeed&__cft__[0]=AZ…>https://rb.gy/p2gamu <https://www.facebook.com/events/751110895537886/?ref=newsfeed&__cft__[0]=AZ…> You are invited to attend Renting to Refugees in Allegheny County, a session for landlords to learn about the opportunity to rent to refugees in partnership with refugee resettlement agencies. <https://www.facebook.com/events/751110895537886/?ref=newsfeed&__cft__[0]=AZ…> <https://www.facebook.com/events/751110895537886/?ref=newsfeed&__cft__[0]=AZ…>

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Found Wallet on Bryant Street
by Becky Moore 20 May '21

20 May '21

Hi We found a wallet for Pedro De La Cruz on Bryant street. Reach to me to identify so we can return it. Thanks!! Becky Moore Sent from my iPhone

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Annual yard sale!
by Pia Colucci 20 May '21

20 May '21

Hi Highland Park friends! Letting you know many neighbors on my street, Wallingford St in Shadyside, will participate in our nearly annual yard sale, THIS SATURDAY, May 22, from 8 til 2. Homes participating will have (should have!) balloons or signage in front of their homes. Me personally, (4725 Wallingford St), well, I have a 2 car garage, plus 2 10x10 tents full! And, my dearest friend from Jackson St will have some things here for sale as well! Please join us, and go treasure hunting! The weather is going to be great! I look forward to seeing you! Pia Colucci

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Collision repair shop
by Alyson Bonavoglia 20 May '21

20 May '21

Hello, Our car was hit while parked near our house. I would appreciate any recommendations to auto body shops where you have had good experiences. Thank you, Alyson

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Fishing Equipment
by Barnes PSP Tire Repair Products 20 May '21

20 May '21

Hi, I am looking for fishing equipment so I can take several kids fishing at one time. I live in Highland Park but would be willing to travel a little. Thanks Sent from the all new AOL app for Android

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