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The Encore on 7th
The sights, the sounds, the culture, the tradition; The Encore on 7th indulges, explores and exemplifies everything downtown Pittsburgh has to offer. By virtue of its exceptional location, The Encore on 7th is another superior addition to the already magnificent Pittsburgh Skyline.
The Encore on 7th
Located in the heart of the renowned Cultural District, The Encore on 7th is just steps away from Broadway-style theater, the Pittsburgh Symphony, fine dining and shopping with views directly up and down the Allegheny River and the North Shore with PNC Park and Heinz Field.
The Encore on 7th
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Monday, May 27, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Call for Artists in East Liberty and Pittsburgh
Posted by The Encore on 7th on 10:12 AM
Do you know any artists in the Pittsburgh area? There has been a calling for an art commission for a project in East Liberty. This project is to be included in a new living and retail space being built in East Liberty. There is an information session on May 29th at 6pm. You can find out more information below and at Pittsburgh Arts.
Pittsburgh, PA + East Liberty Place South RFQ
Budget: $31,750
Deadline: July 1, 2013
Info Session for Applicants: May 29, 2013 at 6pm. Click here to register and for more info.
Information: Download RFQ
The Community Builders, Inc. is working with the Office of Public Art to enhance their new housing and retail project, East Liberty Place South, by integrating works of art into the project. They wish to commission an artist or artist team to enhance the experience of the building for residents, neighbors, and visitors. The commission budget is $31,750.
A. Project Overview and Goals
The Community Builders, Inc. is a national non-profit whose mission is to build and sustain strong communities where people of all incomes can achieve their full potential. They have recently completed construction on a mixed use residential/commercial building, East Liberty Place North, at 5819 Penn Avenue. They have begun planning a new housing and retail project, East Liberty Place South, will be located across the street from the recently completed East Liberty Place North location.
We are seeking an artist to integrate artwork into some of the architectural elements designed for the building. There have been many sites identified as opportunities for artists. These include but are not limited to:
Metal grates on the east façade of the building.
Four-story window at the east façade building entry.
Metal grates on the north façade of the building located in the parking area.
The main goal of the collaboration between the artist, Community Builders, Inc., and Strada, LLC is to create a gateway to the neighborhood and create a welcoming and interesting streetscape and building façade. The project will enhance the experience for pedestrians, drivers, residents, workers, and visitors.
The goal is for the artwork to be in place when construction in complete in July 2014.
To learn more about The Community Builders, Inc., visit: http://www.tcbinc.org/. To learn more about Strada, LLC, visit: http://www.stradallc.com/
B. Budget and Contract
The artist will receive a design and project management, fabrication, and implementation fee of $31,750. This total budget includes but is not limited to all design fees; project management; attending meetings; travel; models or renderings of the project; fabrication; installation; and insurance. The artist will enter into a contract with The Community Builders, Inc.
C. Selection Process
The Office of Public Art is facilitating the artist selection process for this project. Qualifications submitted through this RFQ will be reviewed by and artist selection committee and invite a limited number of artists for an interview and site visit.
During the interview, artists will discuss their past work, their ability to work on the project, and their interest in this particular project. The artists who are asked to interview for the project will not be asked to develop a model or proposal at this time. Artists who are being interviewed for the commission will have travel expenses reimbursed up to $200.
It is the intention of the project for one artist or artist team to be selected to receive the commission. Should the selection committee determine that none of the artists presented are the right match for the commission, The Community Builders, Inc. may choose to select an artist via an invitational process.
D. Project Timeline
This timeline is subject to change.
May 2013: Circulation of Artist RFQ
May 29, 2013: Artist Information Meeting (Optional)
July 1, 2013: Postmark Deadline for RFQ Submissions
July 2013: Review of Qualifications by Selection Committee
August 2013: Artist Interviews and Finalist Selected
September 2013: Contract Completed
November 2013: Artist Concept Presented
December 2013: Artist Concept Approved
July 2014: Project Completion
Monday, May 13, 2013
A New Twist on the 5k
Posted by The Encore on 7th on 10:39 AM
The Pittsburgh Marathon just ended, but people are already looking for their next race. Check out The City Spree. This race on Sunday is through the city, but there is a catch. There is no course. You can create your own path throughout the city as long as you reach certain points. You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.
Event: The City Spree
Location: Registration opens at Bakery Square, 6425 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: May 19, 2013
Time: Registration begins at 7am – Event ends at 12pm
Cost: $25 through May 11th, $40 after – Enter LIVEPGH at checkout to receive an additional 20% off
Description: The City Spree is a city-wide race…without a course. Runners and walkers create their own path through the city to discover its secret places and hidden gems. Individuals and groups are welcome, as racers compete on speed, distance, and cleverness–as long as they make it back in time.
Unlike a normal road run, racers in The City Spree start in the middle of the race course, surrounded by checkpoints on all sides. Racers choose their own path from checkpoint to checkpoint, winding their way through the city’s neighborhoods and discovering the hidden connections between them.
Every checkpoint they visit increases the runner’s score (but the more people who visit a particular checkpoint, the less valuable that checkpoint becomes). Racers compete to travel the furthest from their starting point, visit checkpoints in the fastest time, and to make the most unique route through the city in order to get the highest overall score…but everyone must make it back before time runs out.
Don’t want to race, but want to help? The City Spree needs a bunch of volunteers to help make the race happen! All volunteers receive a free race registration for a friend or family member.
The City Spree is a unique race that kicks off Obscure Games’ fourth season of madcap events around the city. Join us for another season of fun.
Want to know even more? Check out the FAQs at www.cityofplay.org/cityspree/faq
Monday, May 6, 2013
Pittsburgh: The Movie
Posted by The Encore on 7th on 10:13 AM
Have you seen all of the movies that were filmed in Pittsburgh? This great compilation takes you back all the way to Flashdance and Inspector Gadget. What is your favorite Pittsburgh filmed movie?