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2013-2014PROGRAMMATIC REPORT

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INTRODUCTION

Learn. Create. Celebrate. These three words describe the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild pedagogy. We don’t simply give young people the skills to succeed at arts and crafts. We empower them to succeed at life. We do so by imbuing them with con-fidence, nurturing their creativity and encouraging them to develop the strength of character to overcome the many obstacles they will incur along their path to success.

We are pleased to present this annual report for the 2012–2013 school year. The following pages describe the programming and accomplishments of the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild Youth and Arts program.

Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild feels privileged to work with the region’s youth, both within the city of Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas, especially those in urban and economically disadvantaged communities. Our organization looks forward to con-tinuing the effort to help every student develop his or her imagination, aspirations, and potential.

–David DeilyVice President, MCG Youth & Arts

Our MissionTo educate and inspire urban youth through the arts.

Program OverviewFounded in 1968, MCG Youth & Arts is a center for arts and learning. Students may participate in programs including, but not limited to: courses in ceramics, photog-raphy, design and digital arts; career and college exposure activities; and exhibits by internationally renowned artists who also conduct workshops with MCG stu-dents. Additionally, MCG Youth & Arts hosts a number of educational opportuni-ties for principals, teachers, and the com-munity, and offers public access to its art gallery at no cost. All of MCG Youth & Arts’ programs are implemented by pro-fessional working artists, and maintain an 8:1 student:teacher ratio in order to provide students the attention they need to succeed.

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The Manchester-Bidwell Corporation’s headquarters consist of three buildings on the shore of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh. Constructing a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired building at 1815 Metropolitan Street helped transform a former brownfield site into a world-class professional center. The MCG Youth & Arts facilities consist of our four world-class studios, plus a common area and a professional art gallery.

Community Environments

Youth Mentoring AreaThe Youth Mentoring area is designed to be a safe and orderly environment and a place to foster community among MCG staff and students. This space is often used for activi-ties such as visiting artist and workshop/recruitment presentations; MCG staff meetings and professional development sessions; MCG student meetings for school-day and after school, awards ceremonies, receptions and dinners.

Exhibition SpaceLocated in our main facility at 1815 Metropolitan Street, the Connie Kerr Gallery is a professional gallery space, suitable for world class artists as well as MCG staff and stu-dent work. The 700 square foot facility includes premier lighting, hardwood floors and large glass walls with sliding doors. Large exhibitions may also take advantage of the 1800 square feet of space in the adjacent north lobby.

FACILITIESOur StudiosAll four of our art-making studios are designed to provide students with a real-world, professional experience.

CeramicsOur ceramics studio is equipped with a slab roller, 18 potter’s wheels, a myriad of hand-building tools, 3 elec-tric kilns and 4 gas kilns including raku. Our well-equipped raw materi-als lab allows our students to create an endless variety of glazes in pursuit of their creative vision.

Design ArtsOur design arts studio is equipped to teach a variety of artistic processes. We have sewing and embroidery ma-chines, easels, all the equipment for screen and traditional printmaking as well as up-to-date computer worksta-tions. Whether your interest is quilt-making or sculpture, our staff strives to help you release your creative ge-nius in the medium of your choice.

Digital ArtsOur digital arts studio is divided into a PC and a Mac lab. To facilitate our students’ exploration of print, web, and video arts, all our computers are loaded with industry-standard soft-ware such as Adobe’s Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Adobe Premiere Pro, Sony Acid Mu-sic and Garageband. Our green screen room allows students to place them-selves in new, exciting and even vir-tual learning environments.

PhotographyOur photography studio is equipped to teach traditional film-based photogra-phy – including darkroom techniques – as well as digital imaging. Addition-ally, we have computer workstations with industry-standard software for image correction and large format photo printing. Our professional-grade portrait studio completes the mix.

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David Deily – Vice PresidentDavid Deily earned a BFA in ceramics from Alfred University. In addition to working as a studio artist, specializing in functional vessel forms, he has ap-plied his vast knowledge of ceramic raw materials and chemistry in the world of architectural restoration, manufacturing and technology. He held the position of Master Moldmaker at Sherle Wagner In-ternational, and facilitated the production of ceramic components for fuel cell tech-nology at Siemens Westinghouse. aPrevi-ously, Deily served as Manager of Studio Operations for the entire MCG Youth & Arts program.

Justin Mazzei – DirectorIn 2006 Justin graduated Carlow Unni-versity with a Bachelors in Art Education and is Pennsylvania certified teacher in Art K-12. Upon graduating from Carlow Justin has held a variety of positions at MCG Youth & Arts, from Ceramics Tech-nition to Teaching Artists Coordinator. He enjoys all art forms but is a practicing landscape painter represented by Gallery in The Square in Shadyside. Justin finds the humor in anything and enjoys staying on the “sunny side” of life.

Rose Mary Gubser - Executive AssistantRose Mary Gubser has worked for the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild for over 20 years and is currently employed as the Ex-ecutive Assistant to David Deily, Director of Youth and Arts Education Programs. A graduate of Bidwell Training Center, Rose Mary provides the administrative support critical to running an organization.

STAFF

Kat Gregor – Student ServicesKat obtained her Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography from the School of Visual Arts in New York City in 2008. Just like the MCG studios, her artistic background is multi-disciplined, ranging from tradi-tional drawing with charcoal and pastels, to incorporating silkscreening on her pho-tographic prints.

Jill Wiggins – Database Mgr/Teaching ArtistJill is a graduate of West Liberty State College and is an award winning digital filmmaker. As a teacher, Jill is ambitious and believes in pushing her students to achieve their maximum potential. She en-joys producing documentaries in her free time, and recently completed her thesis at Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

Jeff Guerrero – Publications/Teaching ArtistWith 15 years experience as the art direc-tor for internationally distributed maga-zines, Jeff brings his skills and experience to the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild. A graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Point Park University, Jeff holds a degree in Applied Corporate Communica-tion.

Richena Brockinson – Teaching ArtistRichena earned her Bachelors degree in photography from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She’s the owner of Lioness Photography and was the first recipient of the Kelly-Strayhorn Theater’s photogra-phy fellowship. Richena has worked with various organizations such as The New Pittsburgh Courier, Dollar Bank and New Horizon Theater as a media photographer and social media manager.

Di-ay Battad – Teaching ArtistDi-ay Battad is a multidisciplinary artist who gravitates toward things that move and mutate. She is interested in transform-ing images through experiments in tone, metaphor, repetition, and meaning. Her animation, video, and sound works have been exhibited internationally, including at the Freies Museum in Berlin; Sonic Vigil at St Fin Barre’s Cathedral in Cork, Ireland; on Public Access TV in New York City; and VIA Music & New Me-dia Festival in Pittsburgh, PA. Originally from Rizal, the Philippines, Di-ay current-ly lives and works in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl-vania, where she received her BFA from Carnegie Mellon University.

Keith Hershberger – Teaching ArtistKeith Hershberger graduated from Gos-hen College in 1994 with a BA in Art with a focus in ceramics. He’s worked as a pro-duction potter, a musician, and a freelance graphic designer. Keith loves working with the students—pushing them to learn new things and seeing all the great things they come up with.

Ben Pyles – Teaching ArtistBen graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors of Art, pri-marily focused in drawing, print making, and illustration. Ben’s work is happily planted in the realm of low-brow, fueled by a healthy diet of cartoons, horror, and science fiction. His work aims to tell you a story, and hopefully make you laugh. Ben continues to strive to find interesting and creative ways to create his work.

K. Shabazz – Teaching ArtistK graduated from the Art Institute of Pitts-burgh with a B.S in Digital Media Produc-tion. She believes MCG is great because of the 360° relationships built with the students; not only do they learn from you, but you also learn from them.

Beyvan Schantz – Teaching ArtistBeyvan is a graduate of Alfred University with a BFA in Ceramic and Glass Art, and a former MCG student. After college, she worked as a production glassblower in New York State before returning to Pitts-burgh in 2012. She is currently making work in ceramics, fiber and glass.

Germaine Watkins – Teaching ArtistGermaine has worked at MCG for more than a decade, and is passionate about sharing his love of photography with the students. A graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, he is an accomplished photographer, and a musician. Germaine is also especially fond of the orchids grown at the Bidwell Training Center, noting that they represent beauty amidst chaos.

Jolie Valentine – Studio TechnicianJolie is a graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Painting. She is currently working on mixed media projects and long distance collaborations with other artists. Before coming to Man-chester, she worked at Silver Eye Center for Photography.

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Aprenticeship Training Program (ATP)Our internationally-recognized flagship program, ATP, consists of after-school arts courses that offer high school stu-dents of all backgrounds and experience levels opportunities to learn and refine their skills within professionally equipped studios. ATP enhances students’ sense of confidence and vision pertaining to higher education and career aspirations through mentoring relationships.

ATP Features

• An environment that is a safe, nurturing sanctuary for creative expression

• A climate that instills pride, personal value and hope

• Student strengths are used to determine direction and goals

• Relationships are the heart of the process

• Successes are celebrated

AFTER SCHOOL

Fall

DigitalDigital Multimedia MadnessImagine, Produce & PerformManga MadnessDesign Your Own Game Controller

CeramicsIntro to CeramicsPaint the Pot RedCast AwayFeed the Fire: Wood Firing

DesignElectric IllustrationFigure DrawingDynohhhmite DyeingProducing Portfolio

PhotoPhoto NowLarger Than LifeRC PhotographyPhoto Then

Winter

DigitalThe Variety Show Extravaganza Rebel Muzak: The DJ Mixtape SeriesExperimental VideoArt Deco in Photoshop

CeramicsThe Dark CrystalGlaze Calculation 101Intro to CeramicsWasabi-chan’s Dynamic Decal

DesignStreet Art Stop the PressesElements of CosplaySew Simple

PhotoAdvanced Series: PhotoMotion MemoriesAdvanced Series: MonaLisaPoseMedium Format

Spring

DigitalPop Culture GraphicsMusic Media Entertainment MadnessManga MadnessCurating and Installing Exhibitions

CeramicsThe Darker CrystalOut of the RoundWheel of FortuneMCG All-Stars

DesignPainting Panic 101Illustration: Sequential ArtScreen Printing CollisionsCrafting Without Cat Hair

PhotoEditor In ChiefNeighborhood SketchbookMulti-Media NatureHolga Mania

2013-2014 ATP Course Offerings

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Individual Enrolled PPS Students

Course Spaces Filled by PPS Students

Fall 2012* 195 273

Winter 2013* 181 165

Spring 2013* 183 259

School Year 2013-2014** 354 797

Students are allowed to enroll in multiple courses per term* These numbers represent unique enrolled students, unduplicated within each term

** This number represents unique enrolled students, unduplicated for the entire 2013-2014 school year

354 Individual students were served through MCG Youth & Arts after-school courses in 2013-2014.

797 course spaces were occupied in the ATP program during 2013-2014. Table #1 demonstrates that in the school year, 354 students occupied 797 course spaces. The 797 course spaces does not capture optional open studio attendance on Fridays, which averaged more than 50 stu-dents per week.

48 Unique after-school courses were offered by MCG Youth & Arts in 2013-2014. Open studios were held on select days when PPS was closed including in-services and non-major holidays.

1024 Total contact hours of after-school programming offered by MCG Youth & Arts in 2013-2014. See page 5 for Apprenticeship Training Program course listings.

ATP ENROLLMENT STATISTICS

TABLE 1: 2013-2014 Student Enrollment and Course Space Allocation (n= 354**)

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ATP ENROLLMENT DEMOGRAPHICS

TABLE 2: 2013-2014 ATP Students by School (n= 354)

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TABLE 3: Lunch Status of Students Enrolled in MCG Youth & Arts Courses (n=354)

69% of all students en-rolled in MCG

Youth & Arts courses qualify for free or reduced lunch (246 stu-dents).

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TABLE 5: Gender of Students Enrolled in MCG Courses (n=354)

TABLE 6: Grade of Students Enrolled in MCG Courses (n=354)

MCG Youth & Arts provides a safe after-school environment for male and female PPS students.

MCG Youth & Arts attracts PPS high school students from all grade levels, from freshmen to seniors.

AFTER SCHOOL

TABLE 4: Ethnicity of Students Enrolled in MCG Courses (n=354)

MORE THAN HALF of all students enrolled in MCG Youth & Arts courses are of a minority or mixed ethnicity.

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MENTORSHIP AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINGMCG Youth & Arts provides an array of enrichment opportunities aimed at helping stu-dents become informed about and prepare for higher education. These include work-shops, seminars, information and recruitment presentations as well as site visits and field experiences, often made possible through program partnerships.

2013-2014 HIGHLIGHTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION & CAREER CONNECTIONS AND SOCIAL & CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

153 students occupied 243 course spaces in 37 different ATP course– embedded field trip experiences, social and cultural experiences and spe-

cial trips (scheduled outside of normal program hours).

3 Family Days were hosted by MCG Youth & Arts in 2013-2014 which celebrated student accomplishments. Attendance for the 3 events totaled over 440 people

(including family members, community members and students).

Numerous college representatives came to present to ATP students, including those from Maryland Institute of Creative Arts, Tyler and Savanna College of Art and Design.

Students were regularly able to participate in cultural activities presented by organiza-tions such as the Japan America Society of Pennsylvania.

PPS continues to participate in the MCG after-school program, which extends to high-school students throughout the district. Through par-ticipation in MCG’s programs, the learning experience of our students is enhanced considerably, as the programs provide hands-on oppor-tunities in an arts-based environment that is not available through PPS’s typical resurces. MCG’s innovative programming has always been and continues to be an inspiration to our students, often leading to improved academic outcomes.—Linda S. Lane, Ed.D.,Superintendent of SchoolsPittsburgh Public Schools

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AFTER SCHOOLMCG 2014 SENIOR SURVEYDuring spring and summer 2014, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild surveyed 264 graduating seniors who enrolled at MCG during some point in their high school careers, either in-person or over the phone.

The survey (appendix A) gathered information about three key areas: 1) the student’s high school experience; 2) the student’s post-high school plans; and 3) the student’s MCG experience.

MCG collected data on a total of 66 students through paper-based or telephone surveys.

Next, MCG cross-referenced the names of students that did not respond to the survey requests against the booklets published by each of the Pittsburgh Public High Schools which list the names of graduating high school students. Through the graduation booklets, MCG was able to obtain data on an additional 112 students.

This report presents the findings from data collected on 164 students—the 66 students that completed surveys and the additional 98 students whose name appeared in the graduation booklets.

TABLE 7: 2014 Ethnicity (n=66)

Over 50% of the students surveyed self-iden-tified as non-Caucasian.

Of the 163 students who enrolled in MCG courses during their high school career, the clear majority (98%) graduated from high school on time while only2% (3 students) did not. These results are based on data from both surveys and graduation books.

92% of the students are pursuing higher education.

2014 Graduation Rate (n=163)

2014 Post High School Plans (n=66)

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SCHOOL DAY

Supplemental Education ProgramSEP overview: We believe that students from challenged positions are most in need of arts education. MCG Youth & Arts works in partnership with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide rich arts programming to students active with the Office of Children, Youth and Families (CYF). The arts education and mentoring that these students receive from our teaching art-ists help to engage students that are otherwise often difficult to motivate, and the inspiration that begins here carries over into other aspects of their life. While it’s dif-ficult to quantify the effect that the Supplemental Education Program has on student attitude and behavior, the results are more than apparent to those who work with these youths on a regular basis.

Middle-School Daytime Programming As a community resource, MCG Youth & Arts can partner with traditional edu-cational institutions for a synergistic approach to a well-rounded education. Our MACS and PMAN programs are examples of such. Since 2010, MCG Youth & Arts has provided the students from Manchester Academic Charter School, a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, with a vibrant arts-education elective that comple-ments their core programming. In 2012 we began providing an identical program to students from Pittsburgh Manchester K-8.Our value-added programming isn’t the only service we can provide. In June of 2014, MACS hosted their 8th Grade Graduation ceremony at Manchester Crafts-men’s Guild, utilizing the 300-seat MCG Jazz concert hall and the 1800 square foot north lobby.

Studio SeminarsIn addition to serving the underprivileged, our studio seminars are available to all interested groups, including non-profits, religious organizations, and private and suburban schools. Interested parties can take advantage of the opportunity to uti-lize MCG’s gallery space and state-of-the-art equipped studios through specialized guided tours, demos, and activities.

216 course spaces filled 2012-13, 120 unique students enrolled in the school day programs.

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ADULT COURSES, EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

Art After Dark Statistics:6 evening classes offered49 course spaces were filled by 32 students

Speaker Series Statistics:1 experiences offered24 attended

Art After DarkThe MCG Youth & Arts evening program, Art After Dark, invites adult community members to learn and create in our studios for continuing education and personal ful-fillment. Art After Dark classes are a great way for teachers to refine existing and learn new skills while working in a creative environment where ideas can be exchanged with fellow educators. Course topics include ceramics, digital photography, digital video, and creating a real gallery exhibition.

Exhibition SeriesMCG Youth & Arts promotes cultural discovery and empathy by linking diverse and ac-complished artists to young people and their communities. Our exhibitions are typically run in connection with a visiting artist, and their residency helps expand our students’ appreciation of the exhibit.

Visiting Artist SeriesMCG Youth & Arts’ Visiting Artists Series connects contemporary artists with high school students through gallery exhibitions, hands-on demonstrations, workshops, and discussions. These variable-term residencies offer students the chance to learn from pro-fessional artists in small-group, experience-based, intensive workshops. The intimacy of these groups facilitates relationships that stimulate the exploration of new techniques and ways of thinking.

Speaker SeriesStarted in 2011, the MCG Youth & Arts lecture series brings accomplished individu-als into our renowned facility to provide meaningful, motivational experiences for our youth. This kind of brush with greatness may provide the key to success for any number of students.

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NORTHSIDE AND BEYOND

3973Combined attendance for 2013-2014 MCG Youth & Arts Exhibitions

2013-2014 Exhibitions:Inspiring MakersPeter CalaboyiasColoring PittsburghDrawing PortraitsMCG InvitationalAccomplishment 32Gifts from the GuildJudge Earley’s CourthouseMacro PhotographyProcess MastersSharif Bey

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5:30-8:00 PM @ MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN’S GUILD ART • PERFORMANCES • AWARDS • REFRESHMENTS

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MCG Invitational Arts ExhibitionFor more than 25 years, the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild has been a champion for youth, art and education in Pittsburgh. Historically, MCG has hosted an annual juried arts exhibition where talented students from Pittsburgh Public Schools com-peted for accolades and awards exceeding $100,000.The MCG Invitational continues the tradition of serving Pittsburgh Public School students and widens the scope of our annual exhibition by expanding the opportu-nity to students attending Pittsburgh’s charter schools, as well as schools in West Mifflin, Duquesne, Wilkinsburg, Homestead and McKeesport. By providing this opportunity, the MCG Invitational will highlight talent, reward achievement, and encourage hope among those who might otherwise be overlooked.The MCG Invitational seeks to recognize excellence and extol achievement dem-onstrated by youth in urban and economically disadvantaged communities. By heralding these values, this exhibition will reward meritorious students with cash awards, prizes and post-secondary education scholarships.

2013-2014 MCG Invitational Statistics

$86,440 in awards

117 students exhibited artwork in the show

368 students, teachers, parents and members of the local community in attendance

MCG INVITATIONAL & SUMMER PROGRAM

Summer Studios Our summer programming is an ideal opportunity for young people to grow in a safe and nurturing environment. During the out of school months, we expand our program-ming hours to include a full-day experience for middle-school aged students, and an afternoon-long experience for teens 14-18 years old. Operated through a combination of fee-for-service opportunities and grant-based scholarship opportunities, we host a vari-ety of student-artists from all levels of the socio-economic spectrum, all while continu-ing to focus on underserved populations such as youth under the care of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services.

Summer Program Offerings

Middle SchoolThree two-week sessions for students 10-13 years old, Monday-Friday 9am – 4pm. Stu-dents will work in three of our four studios every day, creating a variety of projects.

High SchoolThree two-week sessions for students 14-18 years old, Monday-Friday 1pm – 4pm. Each two-week session is focused in one studio, with students spending three hours in digital, photo or ceramics.