Carnegie Museum

Agnieszka Pilat Gives Human Creativity to Machines in ROBOTa Show

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Agnieszka Pilat, dubbed "Silicon Valley's favorite artist" this year by New York Magazine, returns to her Bay Area roots with a new collection of works exhibited at the San Francisco gallery, Modernism. ROBOTa opens November 3rd and features paintings completed by the acclaimed artist and an ensemble cast of her robot co-creators, including Boston Dynamics' SPOT and Agility Robotics' DIGIT.

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  • "Like the craftsmen in the great art guilds of the Renaissance, my robot apprentices work directly under my control," says Agnieszka.
  • And DIGIT: Agility Robotics' bi-pedal robot gracefully designed to work side-by-side with the human workforce."
  • ROBOTa takes visitors to the final frontier of man and machine, wherein human beings impart their creations with one last gift: Creativity.
  • This stunning show features paintings completed by Agnieszka, DIGIT, and SPOT, raising questions about history, consciousness, and the growing power of artificial intelligence.

A New Era for CMU's Institute for Contemporary Art

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Mellon University will create a new facility that will more than double its gallery space for the Miller Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) in a prominent new location thanks to a $15 million commitment from the Juliet Lea Hillman Simonds Foundation and the Henry L. Hillman Foundation.

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  • "CMU's Institute for Contemporary Art is one of the university's jewels and symbolizes our commitment to fueling artistic and creative expression, and sparking opportunities to make meaning of contemporary life by engaging with the art of our time," said Farnam Jahanian, president of Carnegie Mellon University.
  • A Carnegie Mellon trustee since 2004, Simonds also is a member of the College of Fine Arts Dean's Council.
  • "For more than two decades, the ICA has evolved to meet the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary art," said Elizabeth Chodos , director of the ICA.
  • "This new chapter will strengthen the ICA's connection to our community, cultural institutions in Pittsburgh and contemporary art discourse at large.

Twenty-Four Rising Black Professionals Step Forward: TALI Celebrates Graduates of Its New "Emerging Leaders Program"

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Wednesday, April 6, 2022

The Emerging Leaders Program provides critical support for high-potential Black leaders of tomorrow and is designed to help prepare them for advancement.

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  • The Emerging Leaders Program provides critical support for high-potential Black leaders of tomorrow and is designed to help prepare them for advancement.
  • Twenty-Four ELP graduates commemorated a transformative step in their professional journey by completing the program.
  • Celebrating alongside the graduates were Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey and Keynote Speaker Marsha Jones (TALI Board Chair and Executive Vice President/Diversity and Inclusion Executive of PNC).
  • "The 2022 Emerging Leaders Program graduates represent TALI's commitment to support and cultivate the next generation of Black leaders," states Evan Frazier (President & CEO, The Advanced Leadership Institute).

Bird Conservation Group Receives Funding from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Track Important Migratory Routes along the Northeast

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Friday, November 19, 2021

The funding will also underwrite maintenance on the stations through 2024 and decommission two sites that are no longer needed.

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  • The funding will also underwrite maintenance on the stations through 2024 and decommission two sites that are no longer needed.
  • Fish and Wildlife Service Public Affairs Specialist David Eisenhauer, "We are thrilled to work in partnership with Northeast Motus Collaboration to upgrade Atlantic coast Motus stations with new tracking technology.
  • Data collected at these sites is critical for developing science-based conservation strategies to benefit wildlife, habitats, and people at local to international scales."
  • The work of Northeast Motus Collaboration has been made possible by state and federal grants, private foundations and individual donors.

Steady Growth Sparks Leadership Expansion Within Level Agency

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to consistent revenue growth and new client acquisition, Level Agency today announced the promotion of three employees into new leadership roles within the firm:

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  • PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to consistent revenue growth and new client acquisition, Level Agency today announced the promotion of three employees into new leadership roles within the firm:
    Brad Stephenson has been named Level Agency's Vice President of Group Accounts.
  • "Brad is a true servant leader who embodies all of Level Agency's core values," remarks Patrick Van Gorder, Level Agency's Partner and Executive Vice President.
  • After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University, Fitzgerald's career at Level Agency began as an intern.
  • Level Agency ( www.level.agency ) is a leading full-service digital marketing agency headquartered in Pittsburgh with employees and clients across the country.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Announces New Lineup of Virtual Experiences

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Carnegie Museum of Natural History announces the launch of a growing library of virtual experiences, including four virtual field trips, available to educators and individuals around the world.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Carnegie Museum of Natural History announces the launch of a growing library of virtual experiences, including four virtual field trips, available to educators and individuals around the world.
  • Experiences are available now, with more products slated in the months ahead, to meet the growing demand for high-quality, educational online programming.
  • The virtual field trip of the world premiere exhibition Dinosaur Armor, released in fall of 2020, is already well-received by teachers and students alike.
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country.

Carnegie Museum Workers Vote to Become USW Members

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers across the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh system voted overwhelmingly to join the Pittsburgh-based United Steelworkers (USW) union.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers across the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh system voted overwhelmingly to join the Pittsburgh-based United Steelworkers (USW) union.
  • The workers will become part of a 500-member USW unit called the United Museum Workers.
  • They serve as scientists, educators, art handlers, front desk and administrative staff, gift shop clerks, ushers and other workers at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Science Center and the Andy Warhol Museum.
  • "We are thrilled to become members of the strong and diverse labor union whose founding members helped to build the fortune of our museum's namesake," said Gabi DiDonna, associate registrar at the Carnegie Museum of Art.

Carnegie Museum Of Natural History Announces New Exhibitions Director

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Following a national search, Carnegie Museum of Natural History welcomes Sarah Crawford as its new Director of Exhibitions.

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  • PITTSBURGH, Dec. 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Following a national search, Carnegie Museum of Natural History welcomes Sarah Crawford as its new Director of Exhibitions.
  • Crawford formerly served as Senior Manager of Exhibition Design and Development at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
  • Prior to her position at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County she was an exhibition developer at the San Diego Museum of Us, San Diego, CA and the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL.
  • Carnegie Museum of Natural History, one of the four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, is among the top natural history museums in the country.

Carnegie Museum Workers File for Union Election

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020

The group, working under the banner of the United Museum Workers, announced their organizing drive on June 29 and are now seeking a formal vote through the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).

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  • The group, working under the banner of the United Museum Workers, announced their organizing drive on June 29 and are now seeking a formal vote through the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
  • "Workers continued organizing throughout the pandemic and found renewed strength in our fight for a safe museum for employees and the public alike."
  • By filing for a certification election, the United Museum Workers seek to create a wall-to-wall collective bargaining unit comprising the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, the Carnegie Science Center, the Andy Warhol Museum, and central administrative staff.
  • "The founder of our museums, Andrew Carnegie, made his fortunes on the backs of thousands of workers who labored for low pay in extremely hazardous conditions.We intend to honor this legacy by voting for union representation."

Carnegie Museum Workers Announce Organizing Campaign to Join USW

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020

PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2020 Workers from across four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh locations announced on Monday, June 29, that they will be conducting an election to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.

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  • PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2020 Workers from across four Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh locations announced on Monday, June 29, that they will be conducting an election to join the United Steelworkers (USW) union.
  • The Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh was founded in 1895, originally as the Carnegie Institute, by steel giant Andrew Carnegie.
  • The museums consist of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, the Carnegie Museum of Art, the Carnegie Science Center, and the Andy Warhol Museum.
  • Along with better pay and benefits, the United Museum Workers are demanding inclusivity in hiring, accessibility, increased transparency and a voice in the museum's decision-making process.