Book Tour

OPA has commissioned four Pittsburgh Creative Corps artists to design and experiment with how tour-goers experience Pittsburgh’s public realm. Each tour in the series focuses on artistic activities, observation, listening, physical activity, or games.

In the Field is a behind-the-scenes look at the public art process. Using a recently completed commissioned project, In the Field takes participants through the artist's process, from the artist's perspective.

For this inaugural season, artist John Peña will share his work on the pedestrian enhancement project for the reconstructed Fern Hollow Bridge over the course of three in-person sessions.

This series of kayak tours was designed by Pittsburgh-based artists Monica Cervone McElwain and Erin Mallea. They focus on engaging participants through artmaking, listening activities, and guided walking.

Psychogeography encourages curious navigation of public spaces. Join Pittsburgh Creative Corps artists for a series of six tours that offer an exciting opportunity to discover new layers of place and find a new way of having fun.

A six session online training series for artists and arts administrators.

Public Art Training Camp is a comprehensive six-week program designed to empower artists and cultural workers wanting to enter the field of public art. Sessions will be held online via Zoom from 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM, Thursdays from October 26 - December 7.

Public Art Training Camp 2024 features sessions that are practice-oriented and applicable to different aspects of an artist's trajectory. Join us to build a thriving and impactful artistic practice that resonates with, and benefits you.

Pittsburgh Creative Corps artist-in-residence Christiane Dolores hosts Rumbón de la Calle, a musical performance series featuring locally based, world renowned percussionists and drummers of the African diaspora.

Local writer Sherrie Flick leads the popular Walk & Write series. Each tour explores a different neighborhood and theme and will have a guest writer leading the way.

This three session program is designed to address public art topics in depth. This year, the program will explore various aspects of performance in public space.

Interested in exploring Pittsburgh’s rivers this summer? Sometimes they seem to hide in plain sight. We plan to think, write, and walk beside a few. In these guided walk-and-write tours you’ll get outside, explore city neighborhoods, and write creatively.