August 2021
Full Spectrum Exhibition Call for Artist and PGC Artist Residency
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS AUGUST 1, 2021 The Pittsburgh Glass Center (PGC) invites BIPOC craftspeople and artists to apply for Full Spectrum, an exhibition brought to you by Crafting the Future, ORIGINS, and The Color Network. This exhibition will celebrate the diverse voices in the field and the myriad of approaches to a fully realized practice and career. Individuals are invited to apply whether identifying as a maker, artist, designer, craftsperson, or anywhere in between. Taking place from February 4 – May 23, 2022 at PGC,…
Find out more »Room to Grow Residency
APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, AUGUST 13, 2021 For each yearlong session up to three Black artists, makers, designs, and/or craftspeople from the Pittsburgh region are selected to participate. Whether emerging or established, these creatives demonstrate the momentum and enthusiasm required to maximize this year-long residency. While in the space, participants may also access other resources provided through the ORIGINS and its parent program, Bridgeway Capital’s Creative Business Accelerator. LEARN MORE
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August, 18 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Sarah B. Campbell Enterprise Center, 7800 Susquehanna St. ORIGINS is thrilled to announce the first in-person Cohort event in well over a year. Join us at the Sarah B. Campbell Enterprise Center on Wednesday, August 18th to “Show and Share” your business and products. Participants are welcomed to provide a general introduction of their products or business to the Cohort, or practice their business pitch. In addition, everyone is encouraged to bring their…
Find out more »ORIGINS Deep Craft School Opportunity: Peters Valley
Creating Pathways for Black Creatives to Access Transformative Craft Practice and Professional Development Workshops at Renowned Residential Craft Schools Residential craft schools provide intensive workshops led by prominent craftspeople covering a range of contemporary and traditional craft practices. Located across the country in dynamic urban and rural settings, they include Penland School of Craft and Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts nationally, and Pittsburgh Glass Center and Touchstone Center for Crafts regionally. Outside of formal art, design, or craft…
Find out more »ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
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ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
Find out more »October 2021
ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
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ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
Find out more »December 2021
ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
Find out more »January 2022
ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
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ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
Find out more »March 2022
ORIGINS Cohort Monthly Meeting
ORIGINS Monthly Cohort Meeting The last Wednesday of every month from 6p.m. - 7p.m. A monthly meeting to provide a space for ORIGINS cohort members to gather, share ideas and opportunities, collaborate, and build community among peer creative businesses. ORIGINS is a dynamic, quickly growing initiative that seeks to grow connections among Black entrepreneurs in Western Pennsylvania. Each month, the Cohort is invited to an hour-long virtual meeting to meet new ORIGINS members, learn about resources and opportunities, and discuss…
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