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PGC will be closed for the holidays

Nov. 24 - 28
Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2012

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CLOSED Monday

Tuesday thru Thursday
10 am – 7 pm

Friday thru Sunday
10 am – 4 pm

Hodge Gallery: Upcoming Exhibition

ASPIRE: A Retrospective of Young Talent

March 2 - May 20, 2012

PGC’s tech apprentice program has brought nearly 25 young artists to live and work in Pittsburgh over the last seven years. This exhibition will showcase their artwork and tell the story of where they are now. Artists include:
Jess Amarnek, Jason Bauer, Jon Capps, Zach Compton, Brian Engel, Daneal Ferraro Hansel, Kaley Finegan, Jason Forck, Elizabeth Fortunato, Jarrod Futscher, Billy Guilford, William Haynes, Everett Hirche, Chris Hofmann, Laura Konopinski, Janice Larko, Ashley McFarland, Scott Percival, Liz Potenza, Suzie Ririe, Travis Rohrbaugh and Becky Smith.

10 Years of Bottles and Bobs: A Survey

June 1 - July 15, 2012

An exhibition illustrating the dominant theme and aesthetic characteristics of Nick Mount’s work from 2002 to 2012. This 10-year survey traces the evolution of his “Scent Bottles” and “Plumb Bobs.” Nick Mount has been in the vanguard of the Australian hot-glass movement since he was introduced to the medium in 1974. He has worked primarily as a private, studio-based designer and glassblower and he is noted for his skills as a designer and a maker, as well as for his participation in major international exhibitions.

Read about his recent award

American Idols

August 3 - November 10, 2012

Throughout human history man has adored heroes. Through their stories these characters have become larger than life, and to some extent, mythical. It seems to be human nature to deify charismatic individuals. As a people, we often disregard the objectionable aspects of our idols and revere only their most admirable attributes.

This exhibition by John Moran includes life-size figurative representations of the Presidents of the United States.

“Their flesh is sculpted in glass, giving them an eerie life-like feeling. Their bodies are constructed from many different materials, often coated in resin and urethane to give them a plastic unnatural look. Their appearances are absurd. I intend to bring these people into a tangible existence, other than that of myths and legends. Through blurring the line between fact and fiction, I hope to create a situation in which the viewer reflects on what he/she thinks is or is not truly important,” said Moran.

This will be the first time all of Moran’s presidents will be shown together in one location.