PSA Tone it UP!.jpgThe Pittsburgh Society of Artists Guild (PSA) presents an exhibit at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PCA) titled "Tone It UP". This exhibit, juried by Greg Harrison opens to the public with a reception at PCA on Friday May 11, 2012 from 5:30 to 8:00 PM. In light of the recent heated political discourse and violence like the shootings in Arizona this past year and the Occupy Movement, government and media have suggested that we the public need to "Tone it DOWN." In response to this, Pittsburgh Society of Artists presents an exhibition asking artists to Tone It UP! PSA challenges our members and members of the other guilds to step outside of their comfort zones, pump up the volume and be loud by creating works that express what you the members are truly passionate about. The subject might be political, environmental, cultural, etcetera. The options are open as long as the artists' passions are expressed in the work. Juror Greg Harrison is currently the Chair of the Department of Art & Design at California University of PA. He is a graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh with an Associate degree and received his Bachelor of Arts from California University of PA. He then completed his Masters in Fine Arts at Edinboro University of PA. Pittsburgh Society of Artists presents Tone It UP May 11 - July 22, 2012 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts 6300 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Opening Reception - May 11, 2012 5:30 to 8:00 PM PSA today consists of more than 300 artist members who live within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh and are creators who use all varieties of visual arts media. PSA was officially chartered in 1967. Its Mission Statement reads: Pittsburgh Society of Artists is dedicated to the vitality and growth of the visual arts in the Pittsburgh area. Formed for the specific purpose of exhibiting original works of art by its members, Pittsburgh Society of Artists has as its goals the encouragement and support of art in all its forms, the fostering of a true appreciation of art, and the furtherance of social activity and good will among its members and the people of Pittsburgh. For more information about PSA's "Tone it UP" exhibit or the Pittsburgh Society of Artists, please visit the PSA Web site at <http://www.aapgh.org/> www.pittsburghsocietyofartists.org. Note: Pittsburgh Center for the Arts at 6300 Fifth Avenue is in Shadyside/Point Breeze area of the East End Pittsburgh. Suggested donation: $5. Free for PCA members. For hours or more information call 412.361.0873 or visit their website <http://www.pittsburgharts.org/> http://www.pittsburgharts.org/ Image: Listen by Kara Snyder - Mixed Media on Canvas, 48" x 48"