May 10, 2023 Storytelling Spectacular Summer Camp – Afternoon Session Summer doesn’t have to mean their learning is over! Budding artists can learn something new or explore their favorite art forms during Trust Arts Education Camps for Creatives. For early learners (ages three-to-five), there will be two half day sessions focused on storytelling and early literacy. Storytelling Spectacular Summer Camp is created for the youngest audiences in mind. This camp will engage learners three- to five-years-old in the world of storytelling. Storytelling occurs in many different ways–teaching artists will lead the students in visual art, creative play, movement, and music. When: Monday, July 24 | Afternoon session begins at 1 p.m. Where: Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 Afternoon Session Details: Critters of all shapes and sizes will guide the storytelling for the afternoon sessions. Campers will experience stories about different animals and engage with the stories through all mediums of art; move your body like jungle critters, create a visual representation of sea critters, make sounds like farm critters–the possibilities are endless! We ensure a seamless and quick drop off and pick up process for all summer camps. Students will be ready to go when you arrive between 3:30 – 4 p.m. Students should plan to pack a lunch, water, and snacks. Campers must be FULLY potty-trained prior to the beginning of camp. If the cost of these camps is a hindrance to your participation, please email george@trustarts.org. To learn more and grab your tickets, visit Storytelling Spectacular Afternoon Session event page.
Storytelling Spectacular Summer Camp – Morning Session Summer doesn’t have to mean their learning is over! Budding artists can learn something new or explore their favorite art forms during Trust Arts Education Camps for Creatives. For early learners (ages three-to-five), there will be two half day sessions focused on storytelling and early literacy. Storytelling Spectacular Summer Camp is created for the youngest audiences in mind. This camp will engage learners three- to five-years-old in the world of storytelling. Storytelling occurs in many different ways–teaching artists will lead the students in visual art, creative play, movement, and music. When: Monday, July 24 | Morning session begins at 9 a.m. Where: Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15222 Morning Session Details: Dragons, princesses and princes, kings and queens, and fairy tales guide the storytelling for the morning session. Campers will experience what it means to immerse themselves in fantasy stories through all mediums of art. We ensure a seamless and quick drop off and pick up process for all summer camps. Students will be ready to go when you arrive between 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Students should plan to pack a lunch, water, and snacks. Campers must be FULLY potty-trained prior to the beginning of camp. If the cost of these camps is a hindrance to your participation, please email george@trustarts.org. To learn more and grab your tickets, visit Storytelling Spectacular Morning Session event page.
May 1, 2023 EQT Children’s Theater Festival The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is delighted to announce the return of the EQT Children’s Theater Festival for 2023. Now in its 37th year, the EQT Children’s Theater Festival fosters imagination through high-quality professional theater performances from around the world. This year’s featured arts groups and performances hail from France, Canada, Madagascar, Australia, and the United Kingdom. Buzzword and Playful Pittsburgh Collaborative will be in attendance providing activities and entertainment for children and resource information for parents/caregivers. When: Friday, 5/19 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, 5/20 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, 5/21 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District Visit the EQT Children’s Theater Festival Events webpage to find all of the events and activities happening over the weekend!
March 27, 2023 Deep Listening: Being Mindful of the Sound All Around In this workshop for early childhood and K12 educators presented by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, you will learn to reframe the way you define music through mindfully exploring the sound of your environment and grounding yourself in the present moment. When we listen deeply and are present to what is in front of us right now, we become more responsive as educators. These practical exercises can be tools to use in the classroom to focus students, explore music and sound in a new way, or to center yourself as an educator and bring about our own best practices. When: Saturday, April 1, 2023 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Where: Trust Arts Education Center, 807 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15222 Cost: $15 Register In this workshop, you will practice: mindfulness sound meditation using sound as a tool for grounding and focusing (for teachers and students, especially those with differing needs/abilities) collective sound composition sound hunting and exploring reflective practice collectivity and collaboration Breakfast Included and ACT 48 Credit are available. For more information, contact Trust Arts Education Center at 412-471-6079.
February 10, 2023 Buzzword Day at the Theatre! The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has a special opportunity for children and their families who engage with Buzzword to get free tickets to “Buzzword Day at the Theatre!” This unique event features a “Big Bubble Bonanza” showing at the Byham Theater. Pre-registration is required. The Cultural Trust has 100 free tickets (4 tickets per family) available for this event, which include a free snack and transportation (from The Homewood Early Learning Hub & Family Center OR The Kingsley Association to the Byham Theatre). Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. When: Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. (transportation departs at 1 p.m.) Caregivers and parents can register for this special event online*, by attending a Buzzword programming event on March 1 (this event has passed and registration is closed), or by calling (412) 456-2695. *UPDATE: The registration form for this event has been deactivated and is closed to any further submissions. If you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Julissa at bermea@trustarts.org. Please mention how many tickets you will need and how many adults and children are in your party. For more information or questions on the event, contact Buzzword directly at buzzword@tryingtogether.org.
July 9, 2018 Buzzword Perform & Play Have fun with vocabulary at Buzzword Perform & Play. Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and the Pittsburgh Festival Opera on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 to explore the Buzzword of the Day – MURAL. For questions and more info, please contact Rachelle. Share this flyer with your networks.
