Hazelwood Local Releases Call for Artists
Hazelwood Local is teaming up with Hazelwood Initiative to deliver a sculptural art piece affixed to the north and/or east building faces of 4800 Second Avenue. The 4800 Gatewaywill serve as a welcome to passersby entering the Hazelwood neighborhood at its northern boundary, and identify the nexus of Hazelwood Green and the historic Second Avenue corridor.
The project team has released a formal Call for Artists, open until June 9th at midnight. Artists in the Greater Pittsburgh area, or with ties to the Hazelwood neighborhood, are encouraged to submit portfolios demonstrating previous sculptural works created using metal, resins, or other outdoor-appropriate materials. Work with metal will be preferred due to its contextual relevance. Individual artists and artist teams will be considered. The Call for Artists will be followed by artist selection, and a formal design proposal will be requested.
The 4800 Gateway is the third public art project sponsored and executed by Hazelwood Local within the neighborhood since 2021, and builds on other efforts already underway by organizations like Hazelwood Initiative to activate other building canvasses. The installation will precede future development on the 4800 block of Second Avenue, and accentuate the building’s historical features and relevance
Hazelwood Local is an initiative started on behalf of Almono LP to bring creative events and programming to Hazelwood Green Plaza and the broader Hazelwood community. The initiative aims to leverage programming to elevate neighborhood businesses and organizations, and has executed over 40 events since the Plaza Grand Opening in May 2021. To view upcoming events, visit www.hazelwoodlocal.com/calendar.
Hazelwood Initiative is a community development organization in Hazelwood, and owner of 4800 Second Avenue. Since 1980, Hazelwood Initiative has been committed to providing community programs and resources for the pursuit of affordable housing and inclusive neighborhood development. Currently, the organization is also working on a neighborhood art project at 4944 Second Avenue, adjacent to a parklet that used to be a parking lot. To learn more about Hazelwood Initiative, visit www.hazelwoodinitiative.org.
You can contact Hazelwood Local at hazelwoodlocal@gmail.com