The Art of Democracy: Pole-2-Polls Workshop Series

The Art of Democracy: Pole-2-Polls Workshop Series

at the Manderino Library at PennWest California and Brew House Arts

Join us for two free workshops as a part of our programming for The Art of Democracy: Whose Choice? Exhibiting artist Penny Matter will lead two making workshops where participants will make yard signs encouraging voter participation. Each event will also feature community discussions lead by reproductive rights organizations in Western PA.

Transportation may be available to those who need a ride to California, PA. To learn more about and register for the event at the Manderino Library at PennWest, California, click the button below.

To learn more and register for the event at Brew House Arts, click the button below.

The Art of Democracy: 2024 Season

Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions are thrilled to present the exhibition series The Art of Democracy.

The project aims to create a dialogue around our democracy as a whole and the current political climate, particularly leading up to the presidential election on November 5. These three exhibitions, located across Western PA, tackle contemporary issues of reproductive freedom, the impact of gun violence, and the growing role of artists in uniting community voices for change. Each features the work of living, regional artists thoughtfully curated into displays and public programs to foster discussion, connection, and contemplation, ultimately demonstrating what a healthy democracy should look like.

To learn more about each show, click the button below.

CALL FOR ART: Keystone Progress x Casey Droege Cultural Productions

Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions are thrilled to present a call for art for a series of exhibitions.

Submit your work for a series of exhibitions in collaboration with Keystone Progress Education Fund. Taking place this Fall, the three exhibitions will create a dialogue around democracy and explore key voter issues such as reproductive rights and gun violence in our communities, particularly within our region as it prepares for the upcoming elections.

To learn more about this opportunity, click the button below.

Buy work from The Art of Democracy webshop

Work from our collaborative show with Keystone Progress, The Art of Democracy, are now available for purchase online. Check out the webshop to see what works are available from the show. All works are to be picked up once the show ends. Click the button below to browse what’s available.

Keystone Progress and CDCP Present The Art of Democracy

Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions are thrilled to present our exhibit The Art of Democracy. This exhibit features work that creates a dialogue around democracy as a whole and the current political climate, especially in a year when we have local/municipal elections. Exploring how democracy impacts censorship, reproductive justice and abortion access, workers' rights, and economic justice, this show demonstrates what a healthy democracy should look like.

Exhibition Visiting hours:
Oct. 5th - November 3rd, 2023
9 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Parking along the entrance at 6140 Station St, Entrance A. (There is a door buzzer for entry)

The exhibition is being hosted by Repair the World Pittsburgh in partnership with Keystone Progress Education Fund and Casey Droege Cultural Productions. It is located inside the East End Cooperative Ministry building, a fully accessible, LEED certified building that is home to other local non-profits like 412 Food Rescue, SewForward Collective and provides an array of community services including a food pantry, a community lunch, shelters and supportive services. 

Questions or Issues? Please call/text 412-516-2025 or email pittsburghteam@werepair.org.

Juried by Fran Flaherty

Featuring work by:
Andrew Ellis Johnson
Frank Harris
Vaishali Paliwal
Max Almeida
Louise Silk
Penny Mateer
Tony Del Sardo
Helena Valentine
Jean Davis
Jacquet Kehm
Lindsey Peck Scherloum
William Bill Kawah
Melanie Linn Gutowski