2002- 2003: Archive of Exhibitions
September 27 - October 30, 2002
Staff Exhibition and Photography by Alumni
Reception: 7-9 p.m., Friday, October 4
(Main and North Lobby Galleries)
An exhibition of works in diverse media by current staff artists and photographs by alumni.
 photograph by Becky Peifer
November 6, 2002 - January 18, 2003
Another Africa
Opening Reception: Friday, November 8, 7 - 9 p.m.
Residency with Robert Lyons: December 4-7
Lecture by Robert Lyons: Friday, December 6, 6-8 PM
Photographs by Robert Lyons accompanied with poems by Chinua Achebe that explore the real Africa behind the stereotypes commonly held by Westerers. Displayed at both Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and Silver Eye Center for Photography , this work peels away layers of myth to explore the complexity, diversity and humanity of a place called Africa.
 photograph by Robert Lyons
7- 9 PM, Friday, January 17, 2003
Free Concert! Soukous Stars
Come out on a cold winter evening and warm your soul to the sounds of Soukous Stars, the Paris-based supergroup consisting of guitarists Ya Mbongo Lokassa and Dally Kimoko, bassist Ngouma Lokito, drummer Getry Mavambu and vocalists Ballou Canta, Zitany Nell and Shimita. Formed in 1989, their Megamix Vol. 1 was one of the biggest soukous records of 1990. These accomplished artists have worked with world music sensations including Papa Wemba, Youssou N'Dour, Tabu Ley, Jimmy Cliff and Koffi Olomide.
Tickets are limited.
Telephone 412-322-1773 x 196 to reserve yours.
9:30 AM- 5 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2003
Issues in Education Symposium: African Arts and Culture
A closing celebration for Robert Lyons' Another Africa exhibition, this one-day symposium is organized with the help of African artist, Elie Kihonia, a leading figure in the Pennsylvania traditional arts community and a native of Democratic Republic of Congo. Dr. Damien Pwono, Ford Foundation Program Officer for Arts and Media will deliver a keynote address. Other speakers include educators from Pittsburgh Public Schools, University of Pittsburgh, Penn State University and La Roche College. Resident artists Saihou Njie and Ibou N'Diaye share their work in the printmaking and ceramics studios. Pennsylvania artists speak about the influence of African cultures in contemporary art. Stay for lunch with African food by Caribou Catering. Advance registration strongly suggested.
Symposium Fee- $35
January 24 - February 28, 2003
One Shot Harris: Select Photographs from the Teenie Harris Collection
Reception: Friday, January 31, 7 - 9 p.m.
One Shot Harris, the title of a soon to be published book about Teenie Harris, documents in black and white pohotography the daily life of Pittsburgh's African American community during the heart of the 20th century. Working as a photographer for the Pittsburgh Courrier, Harris portrayed the Pittsburgh he knew and loved: sports heroes, jazz artists, politicians, people going about the business of life.
 photograph by Charles Teenie Harris
7- 9 PM, Thursday, February 6, 2003
Film Premiere-
Unchained Memories: Readings from the Slave Narratives
Join Manchester Craftsmen's Guild and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a free screening of Unchained Memories , a new HBO film created as part of the AOL/ Time Warner "Shared History" program. This documentary is produced in association with the Library of Congress, home of the Slave Narrative Collection. Recalling one of the darkest periods in our nation's history, the film draws upon the accounts of former slaves as told through interviews conducted in the 1930's by the government's Works Progress Administration. This film brings the words of these former slaves to life through the voices of celebrated actors, including Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle, Ozzie Davis, Rubie Dee, Robert Guillaume, Jasmine Guy, Samuel L. Jackson and Vanessa L. Williams. Unchained Memories debuts on HBO on Monday, February 10. See it here as our guest in the MCG Concert Hall before it airs on cable. Tickets limited to two per person. Call 412 322-1773 ext. 301 to reserve your tickets.
March 7 - April 4, 2003
Cynthia Bringle
Residency: April 2- 5, 2003
Reception: Saturday, April 5, 4 - 6 p.m.
Clay works by one of the world's foremost studio potters. As an artist and teacher, Cynthia Bringle has inspired the careers of many of the finest functional potters now working. Her vessels and wall sculptures capture the plastic essence of clay, color and fire using a variety of forming processes and kilns. This show is not to be missed by any student or collector of contemporary ceramics.
 Covered Jar by Cynthia Bringle
10 AM- 6 PM, Saturday, April 5, 2003
10 AM- 3 PM, Sunday, April 6, 2003
Art Educators' Master Class
with Cynthia Bringle
This two-day workshop for is for K-12 art teachers only. Day one will include demonstration and discussion on issues in ceramic education with nationally known artist and educator, Cynthia Bringle from 10 AM-3 PM. An artist's lecture will begin at 4 PM and a reception follows until 6 PM.
Day two will run from 10 AM - 3 PM. During this Teachers-Teach-In, MCG staff will join area arts educators to share ideas, glaze formulae, firing schedules, lesson plans and projects that are working in their schools. We will also begin to map out art historical reference points and strategies of critical analysis for ceramics education at the K-12 level.
Tuition- $50
Materials and Lunch- $30
Class Total- $80
April 11- May 17, 2003
Pittsburgh Public High Schools 2003 All-City Arts Showcase
Public Reception: Thursday, May 8, 2003, 6 - 8 p.m.
Friedberg Scholarship Benefit: Friday, May16, 7-10 p.m.
More than one hundred works in a variety of media created by students of Pittsburgh's public high schools. Over $10,000 in scholarships and awards is available through this exhibition.
May 23 - June 27, 2003
Accomplishment XXI
Reception: Friday, May 30, 2003, 6 - 8 p.m.
Creative highlights of the of Manchester Craftsmen's Guild students and programs.
July 7 - August 10, 2003
Recent Work by Saihou Njie and Ibou N'Diaye
Reception: TBA
Handpainted fabric, works on paper and carved wood sculpture by master artists from Gambia and Mali living in Pittsburgh.
MCG @ 800 Penn Ave. 2002 - '03 ExhibitionsSchedule
October 15 - November 17, 2002
Reception: 3-6 p.m., Wednesday, October 13
Singing Tree
A collaborative work by Laurie Marshall with students from Peaboby High School and more than 1000 others.
November 20, 2002 - January 5, 2003
Made at Night
Ceramics, photography and book arts from Manchester Craftsmen's Guild adult education programs.
January 8 - January 26, 2003
Early Childhood Creations
Recent art from Shady Lane School
January 29 - February 27, 2003
Photographs of Ghana
Images created by Pittsburgh Public School educators during the Summer Curriculum Project in Ghana
March 1 - March 30, 2003
Ceramics from Carrick High School
A showcase of recent work in clay from one of Pittsburgh Public Schools premiere high school art programs
April 2 - May 4, 2003
Art Explorers
Works in diverse media from middle schools working in collaboration with Manchester Craftsmen's Guild
May 7 - June 8, 2003
Paintings from Liberty Elementary School
Paintings by teacher, Anthony R. DelSardo and his students
June 11 - July 6, 2003
Pictures That Tell Stories
Works by teacher, Jeff Mitchell and the students of Fort Pitt Elementary School
July 9 - August 10, 2003
Images and Forms
Multimedia works by Laren De Nicholas with students of Clayton and Belmar Elementary Schools
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