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09/03/2026

Next Wednesday, September 9, join La Vispera for a hands-on workshop from 12:00 - 2:00 PM at Shore Thing!

La Vispera created the shade structure artworks for Shore Thing. This workshop explores the same materials and techniques used in the installation, including selecting, cutting, and assembling discarded plastics into original artworks to take home.

With design options for varying skill levels, this workshop offers a firsthand introduction to La Vispera's creative process and sustainable approach to artmaking.

This workshop is free and open to the public; space is limited and advance registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit: https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/shiftworks-at-shore-thing-light-through-color-with-la-vispera/

08/29/2026

Introducing a new tour series, Psychogeography: City Practice!

Six artists are inviting Pittsburghers to see the city differently. Through Psychogeography: City Practice, each artist has designed a tour that uses walking, observation, storytelling, and creative inquiry to explore a Pittsburgh neighborhood from a distinct perspective.

Designed and implemented by local writer and educator Sherrie Flick, and Shiftworks' Program Manager of Education Rachel Klipa, the Psychogeography pilot provided a cohort-based setting for six artists to develop new ideas and implementation skills for projects in public space. The six artists chosen through an open call in early 2026 are: Carolina Loyola-Garcia, Celeste Neuhaus, Sarah Shotland, Marlana Vassar, Ruby Waldo, and Tess Wilson.

Tours will take place on Saturday mornings from 10 - 11:30 AM, September 12 to October 24, 2026. Tours are free to attend, but space is limited and advance registration is required. To learn more and to register, please visit: https://shiftworkspgh.org/our-work/public-programming/psychogeography-city-practice/

08/26/2026

Upcoming Information Session!

This is a reminder for artists interested in applying to the Slammin' Cans 2026 artist call:
There will be an in-person information session at Color Park tomorrow evening (Thursday, August 27, 2026) from 6 - 7 PM. No advance registration is required to attend this info session, nor is attendance a requirement of the application. But if you have questions about the opportunity or the application process it is a a chance to have them answered directly by Shiftworks staff.

For more information, please visit: https://shiftworkspgh.org/artist-opportunities/slammin-cans-2026/

08/25/2026

Pittsburgh is better together! Join the first ever Building Bridges Giant Puppet Parade and Pageant on Saturday, August 29, 2026 on the Roberto Clemente Bridge from 10 AM - 12 PM.

Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist Cheryl Capezzuti and her team are looking for volunteer puppeteers and musicians from around the world to join this joyful, community experience. For more information and to volunteer, please visit: https://forms.gle/LNAEjXFmn8J1b6yPA

Now in its fourth year, the annual Pittsburgh Builds Bridges day was established by Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist Ebtehal Badawi, and promotes diversity and unity through art.

The Giant Puppet Parade and Pageant are funded in part by Shiftworks Community + Public Arts with support from the City of Pittsburgh's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Programming initiative.

Photo courtesy of the artist.

08/21/2026

On Wednesday, August 26, from 12 - 2 PM, join Yayas Haus for a guided creative wellness workshop at Riverlife's Shore Thing.

Singing Circle: Sound + Scent + Reflection is an immersive experience that blends gentle vocal practices, live musical guidance, and hands-on creation as participants craft their own custom salt scrub using natural ingredients and essential oils. No singing or artistic experience is required — just a willingness to listen, explore, and participate at your own comfort level.

This event is free to attend; advance registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit: https://shiftworkspgh.org/our-work/public-programming/shore-thing-workshops-2026/

This workshop is part of the Pittsburgh Creative Corps program series, presented by Shiftworks and made possible by the City of Pittsburgh's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Programming initiative.

08/11/2026

Artists of southwestern Pennsylvania, applications are being accepted for the Pittsburgh Creative Corps. The deadline for the fall review period is Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET.

Do you have questions about the application? Shiftworks is hosting a virtual information session via Zoom this Thursday, August 13, frm 10 - 11 AM. This is an opportunity to review the application process and bring your questions directly to Shiftworks staff. To register, please visit: https://shiftworkspgh.org/artist-opportunities/office-of-public-art-opportunities/pittsburgh-creative-corps-spring-review-2026/

Not sure if you're eligible? The Creative Corps is open to all artists living and working in southwestern Pennsylvania, including those in visual arts, literary, performance, and other forms of practice. Artists who identify as established public artists, early/mid-career artists, and artists whose practice is poised for an opportunity in the public realm, regardless of career level and who fulfill the review criteria are encouraged to apply.

08/07/2026

On behalf of Friends of the Riverfront, Shiftworks is seeking artists and artist teams to compete in the third annual Slammin' Cans mural arts festival at Color Park, located along the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh's South Side neighborhood. Artists and artist teams with little or no mural experience are encouraged to apply. All participating artists will receive hands-on mural-making instruction prior to the event.

This RFQ is open to any artist or artist team who has not participated in a previous Slammin' Cans event and who lives and works within the 13-county region of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Co-organized by muralist and Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist Max Gonzales, the festival will feature ten artists or artist teams competing for a commission opportunity to design b**r can artwork for a b**r produced by one of the three participating member breweries of the Pittsburgh Brewers Guild.

Important Dates:
Virtual Artist Information Session: Thursday, August 20 from 3 - 4 PM
In-Person Artist Information Session: Thursday, August 27 from 6 - 7 PM at Color Park
Application Deadline: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET

For more information and to read the full RFQ, please visit: https://shiftworkspgh.org/artist-opportunities/slammin-cans-2026/

08/06/2026

Next Wednesday, join artist Makenzie O'Connor aboard Shore Thing for "Kinetic Instruments: Objects for Play and Noticing."

This hands-on workshop invites participants to reflect on stagnation and movement through the making of small kinetic sculptures. Using paper, pliable plant materials, and waxed linen thread, participants will tie, glue, stitch, and assemble materials to create objects that respond to wind, gesture, and interaction.

Together, we'll slow down, pay attention, and discover how movement can transform the unseen into something visible and shared.

This workshop will take place from 12 - 2 PM on Wednesday, August 12. It is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, please: https://shiftworkspgh.org/our-work/public-programming/shore-thing-workshops-2026/

This workshop is part of the Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist program series, presented by Shiftworks and made possible by the City of Pittsburgh's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Programming Initiative.

Photo by Vania Evangelique

08/05/2026

Congratulations to our friends and partners at Riverlife!

Shore Thing has been recognized by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) as one of the best new developments in the Western Hemisphere. The floating platform is one of nine winners of the 2026 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence.

"Built on ten small barges, the new space has brought visitors together through art, play, and community – offering more than 70 free programs in its 2026 season."

Shiftworks wants to give a special shout out to the artists who have had a part in Shore Thing: Fran Flaherty for the shade canopy in 2025, Janel Young for the mural on the decks of the barges, and La Vispera for the shade canopy in 2026. You can also attend workshops with Pittsburgh Creative Corps artists, now through September.

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) selected Shore Thing as one of nine winners of a prestigious international honor: the 2026 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence

07/27/2026

This Wednesday, July 29 from 12 - 2 PM, join Celeste Neuhaus at Shore Thing for the workshop Pollinate Your Creative Flow.

Participants will engage with the river and local ecosystem to discover the interconnections between their creative process, the act of pollination, and the element of water. Through writing prompts and guided watercolor explorations, participants will be supported through making contact with their creative blocks, allowing for these blocks to release and metamorphosize into flow. No prior experience necessary to participate.

This event is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. For more information and to register, please visit: https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/shiftworks-at-shore-thing-pollinate-your-creative-flow-with-celeste-neuhaus/

This workshop is part of the Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist program series, presented by Shiftworks Community + Public Arts and made possible by the City of Pittsburgh's American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Arts Programming initiative.



Photo by Anna Brewer.