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Pittsburgh Technical Institute and
The Mall at Robinson Announce Debut of
PTI Showcase - A Gallery of Art, Technology & Industry
PITTSBURGH – January 20, 2012 – Two neighboring organizations situated prominently in Pittsburgh’s west suburban region announce the debut of a unique gallery program.
On Saturday, January 28, 2012, The Mall at Robinson and Pittsburgh Technical Institute will introduce PTI Showcase: A Gallery of Art, Technology & Industry. PTI Showcase is located inside the Mall at Robinson - Entry C on the lower level near Macy’s.
The partnership program kicks off with a Student Portfolio show featuring a collection of works in graphic design and multimedia produced by PTI students. The exhibition will run through March 28, 2011.
“The Mall at Robinson has embraced the importance of supporting the work and talent of Pittsburgh area artists since its opening in 2001,” said Shema Krinsky, Director of Marketing at The Mall. “PTI Showcase is a great way to punctuate our 10th anniversary year by offering a gallery program that promises to engage and inspire visitors with a schedule of new and interesting exhibitions that change every 12 weeks or so.”
Pittsburgh Technical Institute plans to utilize the gallery space to showcase academic and creative achievement in design, building technology, nursing, criminal justice, business, and healthcare.
In addition to curating its own exhibitions, PTI intends to reserve part of the annual schedule to recognize community art and design. This spring, PTI Showcase will feature Visions and Voices, a collection of works created by high school students from throughout Western Pennsylvania. PTI will award $150,000 in tuition scholarships through the Vision and Voices show.
According to PTI President Greg DeFeo, the campus community is thrilled to unveil its new gallery on January 28. “We are situated not much more than a mile from the Mall and many of our students and 300 staff and faculty are loyal patrons,” said DeFeo. “It makes great sense to showcase the work of our students and faculty in a place we all enjoy spending time. We also welcome the opportunity to extend the depth of our commitment to the communities that we share in common with The Mall at Robinson.”
2012 Exhibit Schedule
January 28 through March 28
Student Portfolio Show
A collection of graphic design and multimedia works produced by PTI students.
March 30 through May 17
Vision and Voices High School Student Show
An exhibition of student works created by local high school students in grades 9-12.
May 19 to September 20
The Travel Show: presented by PTI Hospitality Management Administration
Spotlight on San Francisco.
September 22 through January 3
Student Portfolio Show
A collection of graphic design and multimedia works produced by PTI students.
January 5 through March 28
PTI Faculty Show
A collection of personal works created by Pittsburgh Technical Institute faculty.
*Dates and exhibition schedule are subject to change.
ABOUT PITTSBURGH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Offering career-focused education since 1946, Pittsburgh Technical Institute is a two-year college with two locations in Western Pennsylvania: a 180-acre campus in North Fayette, west of Pittsburgh, and a center at the Regional Learning Alliance, north of the City in Cranberry. PTI offers degree and certificate programs in areas such as Building Technology, Business, Criminal Justice, Design, Healthcare, Nursing, and Information Technology.
PTI students can take advantage of online course offerings, on-campus residence halls, student activities, intramural programs and community service programs. PTI is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
PTI was recognized by its employees as one of the region’s Top Places to Work in a 2011 study commissioned by The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
For more information, call 1-800-784-9675, or visit http://www.pti.edu/.
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