Category Archives: Awards

MakeShop Announces Micro Grant Opportunity

Posted by Admin in Art and Technology, Awards, Design

The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, with funding from the Grable Foundation and support from The Sprout Fund and The Pittsburgh Foundation, will provide “Maker” micro grants to organizations who work with children and youth.

Micro Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support programs that engage Youth Makers, children aged 7 to 17, in the hands-on design and production of objects that respond to two themes: Wearables and Rideables. Youth Makers will be encouraged to think broadly about the themes and create items as diverse as a wearable gaming system or cupcakes on wheels.

Download a Micro Grant Application and get started on your MakeShop idea today!

Micro Grant applications are due on Monday, January 30, 2012.

Micro Grants will be awarded through public selection using an online voting process developed by The Pittsburgh Foundation. The general public will have the chance to vote on their favorite projects and thereby select the final Youth Makers for grants.

Will Wright and Lyn Heward Join Pittsburgh’s 2011 Design, Art and Technology Awards

Posted by Admin in Art + Tech Events, Art and Technology, Awards and tagged with , , , ,

Internationally-acclaimed game designer, Will Wright — creator of the world’s best-selling video game series, The Sims — and Lyn Heward, Director of Creation for Cirque du Soleil are coming to Pittsburgh next week as part of the PTC’s 2011 DATA Awards. This is the third year for the region’s signature art and technology event, and will honor the best and brightest in regional creative tech.

Its not too late to get your tickets and be part of this historic event.  Show your support for innovation in Pittsburgh!

IGNITE YOUR CREATIVE FIRE!
The 2011 Design, Art and Technology (DATA) Awards & New Media Exhibition
Hosted by the Executive Producer of Cirque Du Soleil and
Featuring the ETC’s Pausch Prize Honoree, Will Wright

The Pittsburgh Technology Council is proud to present the 2011 DATA Awards, Pittsburgh’s signature Art + Technology event. Join us as we honor our region’s leading edge intersections of tech and creativity.

  • Lyn Heward, international Creative Director and Executive Producer of Cirque du Soleil, will present “The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire That Lives Within Us All.”
  • Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center will present the second annual Pausch Prize to internationally-acclaimed game developer, Will Wright, designer of The Sims game series.
  • The 2011 DATA Award Finalists represent the region’s best and brightest in creativity and technology. Find out what is happening right here in Pittsburgh!

EVENT DATE: Thursday, April 28, 2011

5:00-6:00PM: VIP Reception
6:00-7:00PM: Cocktail Reception & Networking
7:00-8:00PM: Awards Ceremony featuring the 2011 DATA Awards,
the Pittsburgh-to-Hollywood Awards and the 2011 Pausch Prize
8:00-9:00PM: Presentation by Lyn Heward of Cirque Du Soleil:
“The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire that Lives Within Us All”

Location:
The Pittsburgh Opera
2425 Liberty Avenue in the Strip District
Street Parking / Garage at 24th & Penn Ave

Cost:
General Admission: $75
Student: $40
Group of Five Tickets: $350

REGISTER NOW
Seating is limited. All tickets must be purchased in advance.
Early registration is recommended.
Registration questions: 412.918.4266.