artist guilds

The Artist Guilds affiliated with Pittsburgh Center for the Arts have a long and rich history with the organization. The Guilds play an important role in the PCA's exhibition program, bringing innovative programs and works by talented national and international artists to the PCA's Marshall Galleries.

If you are an artist looking for exhibition opportunities at the PCA or a way to connect and network with other artists in the region, becoming a Guild Member would be a great place to start. For more information on Artist Guilds, contact the individual Guilds.

If you are a member of a particular Artist Guild and are interested in learning more about membership to Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, please download the following document.

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2009 GUILD EXHIBITION PROPOSAL
Application Form

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The Guild Exhibition Committee is accepting applications for guild-sponsored exhibitions taking place during the 2009 season. Exhibitions are eight to twelve weeks long. Work in all media is eligible. Artwork should be “new,” defined as created within the past three years and not exhibited within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh. Sponsoring Guilds are expected to manage the exhibition and to pay all exhibition costs not assumed by PCA. Exhibitors are expected to transport their work to and from the galleries. Guilds may submit more than one proposal for group exhibitions.

Selection Process:
The Guild Exhibition Committee, comprised of representatives elected or appointed by their respective guilds, will review applications. Exhibitions are selected based on quality of work, strong concept, ability of guild to manage and fund the exhibition and overall merit of the proposal.

How to Apply:
Proposals must be submitted by a PCA artist guild. Guilds may collaborate with non-guild artists and organizations.

Please complete the proposal form and include a project description, budget indicating income and expenses, and all requested support materials. The Guild President and Guild Exhibition Coordinator or designated representative must sign proposal and project budget. Completed applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to PCA no later than February 1, 2008. Upon initial review by the Guild Exhibitions Committee, applicants may be asked to revise the proposal and resubmit with changes by February 15, 2008. Final exhibition decisions will be sent out March 1, 2008.

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