EXHIBITIONS

Creative Citizen Studios presents exhibitions that celebrate the vision, talent, and creative voices of artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our shows highlight the individuality of each artist while fostering a more inclusive and accessible arts community. CCS invites audiences to experience art that is bold, personal, and deeply connected to the lived experiences of our artists. Each exhibition builds meaningful connections between artists and the wider public, reinforcing our belief that creativity thrives when everyone is included.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS:

ABOUT SIDEWALL

sidewall is an exhibition space dedicated to showing works by artists both local and abroad, creative collaborations, guest curations, etc. this is done in hopes of increasing the opportunity for artists to publicly exhibit work, contribute to the visual dialogue of the neighborhood and inspire conversation. It is hosted on the side wall of a private residence at the corner of 608 S. Millvale & Lima Way, Pittsburgh PA 15224.

Through this collaboration, sidewall expands opportunities for Creative Citizen Studios artists to publicly exhibit their work, contribute to the visual dialogue of the neighborhood, and engage a broad public audience. Artists will rotate from January through December according to the following schedule:

Mick Fisher (Jan-Feb)
Faron Thompson (Mar-Apr)
Julie Piller (May-June)
Jami Johnson (July-Aug)
Robin McKee (Sept-Oct)
Daijah Massie (Nov-Dec)

ART ON CARSON

ABOUT ART ON CARSON:

Art on Carson is a collaborative public art initiative led by a partnership between the East Carson Street Business District and South Side based non-profit, Brew House Arts. This temporary storefront window program invites local and regional artists to provide works of art for display in vacant windows along East Carson Street, contributing to the street’s vibrancy and creative identity.

Creative Citizen Studios (CCS), Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP), and Brew House Arts (BHA) partnered for the Art on Carson Project to exhibit past CCS + AAP collaborative work, celebrating professional artists of all abilities. CCS’s mission is to bring people of all abilities together through art by supporting artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities in creating, exhibiting, and selling their work. AAP is a membership-based organization dedicated to enhancing the region’s cultural vitality and promoting visual arts excellence through exhibitions, education, and community dialogue. The Art on Carson Project activates public space through accessible, community-driven exhibitions. For five years, CCS and AAP have collaborated on inclusive programming and large-scale exhibitions that highlight mixed-ability creativity and expand access to the arts for all artists.

This expansion of the partnership includes Brew House Arts as a platform for presenting CCS + AAP collaborative work in new public spaces, increasing visibility for artists across organizations. Brew House Arts leads the Art on Carson Project.

More information can be found here: https://brewhousearts.org/art-on-carson/.

PAST EXHIBITIONS:

This year's AAP + CCS partnership exhibition throughlines: mapping our worlds showcases collaborative work from both CCS and AAP artists, who have come together in mentor-to-mentor partnerships. The exhibition also features guest artist experiences from Michelle Browne and Paul Rosenblatt.

AAP’s Lawrenceville Exhibition Space Hours: Wednesday–Friday: 11am–6pm

Location: AAP Exhibition Space (100 43rd St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201)

AAP + CCS Featured Artists

• Christine Holtz + Julie Pillar

• Eric Anthony Berdis + Robyn

• Carrie Smith Libman + Mick Fisher

• Christine Bethea + Jami Johnson

• Kristin Letts Kovak + Faron Thompson

• Quaishawn Whitlock + Matt Carroll

• Daijah Massie + Lauren Braun

This partnership is made possible by the Arts, Equity and Education Fund. View past partnerships on our YouTube.

Opening Reception Photography by Chris Uhren