Is the Duck Public Art?

Donor Event: Is the Duck Public Art?

When: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Lunch will be served promptly at 11:30 a.m. - Optional walking tour to follow.)

Where: The Pittsburgh Foundation 
5 PPG Place, Suite 250
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

By invitation

Pittsburgh has a long and rich tradition of art in public places. Renee Piechocki, Director of Pittsburgh’s Office of Public Art, will provide an overview of Pittsburgh’s public art initiatives, show examples of how artists are currently working in the public realm, talk about the behind the scenes processes of how art is commissioned, and discuss best practices for public art. She promises a visually rich presentation, followed by a 30-minute tour of some excellent examples of public art just a few blocks away from The Pittsburgh Foundation’s front door.

ABOUT RENEE PIECHOCKI

Renee is an artist and public art consultant. She is the director of Pittsburgh’s Office of Public Art, a partnership of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the Department of City Planning which provides technical assistance and educational programs to the public and private sectors in Pittsburgh. She was the Facilitator of Americans for the Arts’ Public Art Network (2000-2004), the only national service program for the field of public art; was the studio manager for Vito Acconci and Acconci Studio (1998-2000); and a public art project manager for the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (1994-1998).