Art Commentary Program
Become a leader in your art community by using Pittsburgh as a training ground to develop skills in journalism, critique, and collaborative artistic dialogue.
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The Wick Monet Art Commentary Program is a workshop series that brings together those seeking to engage with art, the people who make it and those who experience it. We have found that there are aspects of the art ecosystem that society leaves to chance. Wick Monet is addressing these gaps that persist in each of our cities and communities.
Participants explore Pittsburgh, engaging in interactive workshops, attending local art events, meeting artists both publicly and in their creative spaces, hosting events, and volunteering to gain a comprehensive perspective. The program equips them with enduring skills in art dialogue and civic leadership, empowering them to enrich their own communities and unique circumstances.
Program Overview
The Wick Monet Art Commentary Program is perfect for artists, aspiring journalists, and art enthusiasts passionate about enriching the community’s art experience and their skillsets. The program will address critical gaps within Pittsburgh’s existing art infrastructure with an added emphasis on journalism & critique.
Participants will partake in a series of interactive workshops and create numerous written and filmed pieces that document their own or others’ experiences. They will have opportunities to collaborate with prominent figures, gaining the skills needed to produce insightful, context-aware analyses that resonate both locally and globally.
The commentary produced will be shared across various platforms to inform a wider audience—including individuals, companies, and institutions—about Pittsburgh’s vibrant art scene. This cycle of engagement and promotion will benefit the entire community, reinforcing the importance of conversation and in-person appreciation as pillars of cultural and intellectual enrichment.
We believe that this program builds a sustainable, impactful, and innovative path forward for art dialogue. Our appreciation for the power of art and the potential of people strengthens belief that participants will ensure that the Pittsburgh art scene thrives with fresh perspectives and renewed engagement.
Proposed Schedule
April 22nd – Welcome
April 26th – Workshop One
April 29th – Workshop Two
May 10th – Workshop Three
May 20th – Workshop Four
June 1st – Workshop Five
June 10th – Workshop Six
June 22nd – Final Workshop
The Wick Monet Art Commentary Program is our attempt to provide context and confidence to these leaders.
Core Elements of Program:
Eight Group In-Person Workshops
Single Hosted Event
Contributing to a print and online publication
Regular non-scripted interactions with Pittsburgh art(ists)
Expected outcomes:
Participants will be expected to write or film six commentaries during the two months of the program. Commentaries will be centered around the artists, events, institutions, and art in the Pittsburgh region. Written commentaries are expected to be between 400 and 1200 words. Filmed commentaries are expected to be between 10 and 12 minutes.
Participants will also be required to volunteer at one regional art activity or event. Lastly, they will be required to host a on open to the community event at Wick Monet.
Exploring Pittsburgh as an outsider to provide new context for home