Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media offers one 8-9 month artist residency in ceramics per program year. This opportunity runs from fall (Sept/October) thru spring (April/May).  Our intention with the Ceramic Artist-in-Residence program is to continue to expose our immediate ceramic community (both internal and the greater Pittsburgh area) to fresh new perspectives in technique and discipline within the ceramic arts, in turn also helping to create greater visibility for the participating artist. Our program is intended to foster greater community engagement between the resident and other interested parties through: 

• Shared studio practice
• Interaction with members & students
• Paid teaching opportunities
• Sales opportunities through our retail shop and markets
• A mid-residency solo exhibition in our gallery space.

Ideally our program is best suited for the emerging ceramic artist that is in need of studio space, equipment use and community for support. Our residency places priority on supporting emerging artists from historically underrepresented groups in the ceramic community. Through our program the resident will learn valuable skills related to managing/coordinating a fast paced community studio that the resident can use to help secure other opportunities after they complete our residency. 

Applicants should have a BFA in ceramics or have an established practice and body of work. PCA&M will provide a semi private studio space, access to all PCA&M equipment*, 600 pounds of studio clay, studio glazes and access to all studio firings. PCA&M residents do not pay fees and will receive a modest monthly ($500.00) stipend to help offset weekly living expenses.

Residents are required to work 10-15 hours per week on studio maintenance, present one exhibition and artist talk in January for members and the public, and be an active member of our studio community. Residents should plan to complete one studio improvement project based on their interest and skills.

Applicants should send a resume, artist statement, 10 images of their work, and a letter of intent to Studio Arts Manager Audra Clayton (aclayton@pghartsmedia.org). A letter of intent (1000 words or less) should share what body of work residents plan to develop and exhibit & what skills they are prepared to share.

Ceramics Residency 2024-2025

Application due by June 21  |  Announced by July 8th

*PCAM’s ceramic studios  are equipped with 3 electric kilns, cone 10 downdraft gas kiln, soda kiln, raku kiln, studio cone 10/6 glazes, spray booth, 2 extruders , 2 slab rollers, glaze lab, 15 shared studio wheels,  pug mill, bench grinder, and a photo booth for documentation. Shared residency/manager space has 2 dedicated shelves and a work table for the resident and a shared wheel. Limited access to print/small metals/photography studios, and computer lab.

View our past ceramic residents

PCA&M is looking for summer camp instructors knowledgeable in a variety of fine arts and/or media-based artistic practices. Candidates must be comfortable teaching school-aged children specific mediums, techniques, and skills.

Teaching certification is not required, however candidates must have adequate experience working with children and hold PA clearances. 

Camps run Monday through Friday from 9:00am – 3:30pm (30 hours a week). We are specifically looking for instructors who can teach one or more of the following: Stained Glass, Analog and Digital Photography, Digital Animation, Graphic Design, Printmaking, and Drawing/Painting. The starting rate for teaching is $20/hour.

PCA&M is looking for seasonal summer registration assistants!

Position summary:  

The primary purposes of this position are to process PCA&M course registrations.  Position also responsible for processing financial aid, coordinating the placement of live models for classes and a variety of administrative support duties for the PCA&M education program. The starting rate for this role is $12/hour. 

Essential functions and responsibilities:

• Process registrations for PCA&M, including but not limited to:  Process registration for Studio, Media Arts, and Youth programming; Assess number of registrations and communicate with instructors regarding high/low enrollment; Process cancellations and remit refunds requests to finance office where appropriate; Manage wait lists; Serve as primary point of contact for students and parents regarding all registration-related questions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming students, visitors, artist members and evening instructors, both in person and by phone.  Respond to general inquiries regarding PCA&M, programs, facilities, and membership.  Send detailed class/workshop reminders and announcement emails to staff and student/parents throughout the term.  Assist instructors as needed with facility and material needs.
• Perform membership related duties, including:  Process memberships and access packages.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties for PCA&M education program, including but not limited to:  Input course content into registration software and Google calendar; Manage petty cash; Prepare paperwork and communications for classes; and assist with the launch of each term.
• Process transactions for the PCA&M retail shop, along with opening and closing duties related to the shop.
• Open – Close Scaife School as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Success factors/job competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Accuracy
• Communication Skills
• Organization 
• Customer Service Orientation
• Collaboration 

Physical demands and work environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Incumbent will be required to use a computer with keyboard, telephone or handheld mobile device for extended periods of time, and office machinery as needed.  
• Individual may occasionally be required to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Incumbent must be able to read, see, hear, and speak.

Work Days and Shifts:

We’re currently seeking folks who would be available for the following shifts: Monday and Tuesday from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Thursdays from 3:00 PM – 9:30 PM, Fridays from 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM, and Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM. This seasonal role would begin in late-May and end at the end of August. 

Education/Certification(s)/License(s) required:

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience/Other required:

• 1-3 years of administrative experience.  Prior experience in an education or registrar setting preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel.

Applications will be accepted until May 1st.

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We’re now taking submissions for vendors of all mediums and styles to participate in our upcoming Spring Artists Market! Please read the details, and fill out the form below to complete your submission to be considered for the event.

Submissions will be open from now until Monday, March 22nd, 2021.

Accepted vendors will be notified on Wednesday, March 24th, 2021.

Please feel free to email Audra Clayton with any questions aclayton@pghartsmedia.org

Event Date: Saturday, April 24th from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Location: The front lawn of PCA&M, 1047 Shady Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15232

Cost (if accepted): $60 for non PCA&M members | $50 for PCAM members

Spaces: 10ft x10ft outdoor, non electric.

Vendors are encouraged to provide their own tents and tables. A small number of tables are available to rent for $5.

Covid Safety: Spaces will be placed 6 feet apart and masks will be required of all shoppers and vendor

This is a  rain or shine event. PCAM will have indoor restrooms available to vendors and shoppers.

Dear Friends of Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media,

As some of you may already know, last Friday, the City of Pittsburgh announced that summer camps, along with many other summer gatherings, cannot comply safely with social distancing and will not be allowed this summer as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. 

It is with heavy hearts that we must cancel our in-person summer camps for the summer of 2020. While we are disappointed that we must make this decision, it is one that will keep everyone safe. If you have signed up your children for a camp with us, you will be receiving an email directly about the refund process. 

This does not mean that we will have no summer programming for children and teens this summer. We have a long history of offering a wide-variety of studio and media arts camps for children and teens ages 6 – 17 years old. The summertime is our most vibrant time as an arts center, our studios filled with students eager to learn and create. That is why we are working hard to develop online options so that we can continue to serve the creative youth of our city, just in a different way than we’re accustomed to. 

Please check our website in the month of June for our new summer youth programming, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at info@pghartsmedia.org.  

Sincerely,

Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media

April 1, 2020

Dear Friends of Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media,

This Monday, Governor Wolf extended the stay-at-home order due to COVID-19 until April 30th. With this new information, Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media will remain closed to students, members, and the public through April 30th to do our part in keeping our community members safe and healthy during these unprecedented times. As this situation changes week to week, we will continue to follow Governor Wolf’s orders and will open once the stay-at-home and closure of non-essential businesses orders have been lifted.

As we move through this uncharted territory, all of us have had to make difficult decisions in our lives to follow shutdown and stay-at-home orders. Many businesses and organizations are facing tough financial decisions while their doors are closed, and unfortunately, Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media is no exception. It is with heavy hearts that we’ve had to furlough the majority of our staff, effective April 1st through April 30th. While this decision was hard to make, we believe it is one that will allow us to financially survive these times and return to our usual programming when we are told it is safe to do so. 

We are committed to following the recommendations of our government and medical professionals, and we are hopeful that the beginning of May will come with new information and resources that will allow us and the other businesses and organizations in our community to resume operations. 

Please stay safe and healthy in the coming weeks, and we hope that we’ll be back to creating art together very soon. 

Stay safe and healthy,

Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media

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March 25, 2020

Dear Friends of Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media,

At Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media we have been closely monitoring the news about COVID-19. It is our priority to keep students, instructors, and staff as safe as possible during these unprecedented times. It is with this in mind that we have made the difficult decision to push back our Spring 2020 term to begin the week of May 18th rather than April 6th. 

Unfortunately, with this difficult decision comes the need to cancel / reschedule our daytime adult programming that was planned for spring, as the new dates will overlap with our daytime youth and teen summer camp programming. We are committed to offering these canceled classes again in Fall 2020 or Winter 2021.

If you are currently registered for one of our spring classes, please extend your patience as we will contact individual classes directly as soon as possible to update you on the status of your spring class and explain your options to either remain enrolled with the new dates or receive a full refund.

We understand that this change might not work for everyone, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. The situation with COVID-19 is changing often, and we are committed to making decisions that we believe will keep our community safe, following the guidance of medical experts and government officials.

Stay safe and healthy,

Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media