CDCP x WCDC Present: Charlotte Ka opens Saturday, March 1

CDCP x WCDC Present: Charlotte Ka

Artist Reception: Saturday,March 1, 12-3pm

On view: March 1-May 31, 2025
Gallery hours: Saturdays 12-5pm

We’re thrilled to have Charlotte Ka be our third exhibiting artist for the ‘24-’25 season of Art All Over.

Charlotte Ka is an artist who splits her practice between Pittsburgh, PA and Brooklyn, NY. Originally from Crestas Terrace, a small village east of Pittsburgh, Charlotte left for New York to study at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. A formative time for Charlotte, she became inspired by the Black Revolution of the ‘60s and the defiant spirit of the Black Power movement, which led to her immersion in a new lifestyle that included her Black and African heritage.

Inspired by her love of art, dance, and music, Charlotte’s work is about “the beauty of the spirit.” She uses her memories of her inspirations as a foundation to create her mosaic-like abstract pieces. She has exhibited her work in New York City, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, the Ivory Coast, Cuba, Jamaica, and Brazil. She is the recipient of the NYFA Award in Painting and the Advancing of Black Arts grant from the Heinz Foundation. She and her partner Errol Reynolds founded MOKA (Mecca of Kulture and Art), an art studio, gallery and residence in the Hill District of Pittsburgh. 

WCDC's Lohr Gallery
725 Wood St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

CDCP Founder Casey Droege Recognized by Small Business Administration

CDCP Founder and Director Casey Droege got a shout out from the Small Business Administration (SBA)!

The SBA recognized our recent milestone of paying $1,000,000 back into the local arts economy, our unique approach to art consulting, and how we reached this financial target in a short seven years.

To check out the full article, click the button below.

$1,000,000 and beyond!

Photos taken by Jasnoor Kaur

We’re looking back at our major milestone from this past year: making one million dollars for the local arts economy!

We celebrated at Brew House Arts with friends and collaborators we've worked with over the years who helped us make this goal. We're grateful for everyone who's supported us this year and beyond, and we're looking forward to making our next million for the arts economy.

Though we’re thrilled about this milestone, our team is also preparing for what’s to come in 2025. Our Executive Director, Casey Droege, took a moment to write down her thoughts on the future of the arts in the wake of this past November.

“Like so many of you, we are recouping from a pretty bad election hangover. As we try to regain our bearings, I can’t help but imagine the worst case scenarios. Still, I’m finding some strength as I look at what we’ve built already and to this arts community that we are woven into.

The thing that keeps giving me a little peace is the idea that we’ve already built a business that does things differently. We’ve come this far by working around broken systems and pushing for better. We are adept at pivoting and finding the loopholes and figuring out ways to keep our heads above water.

I’m tired- but I’ve been tired for a while, and I’m not giving up. Our team at CDCP is not giving up. We’re resting, replenishing and figuring out ways we can keep moving forward. We will continue to find ways to build our arts economy and support our arts community. We will question the existing structures, we will find ways to create supportive platforms, and we will generate income for artists and arts workers. We will take breaks as needed and we will probably complain - a lot. But I hope that our team’s work will help strengthen this arts ecosystem and make a positive impact during turbulent times.”

We’re looking forward to making a positive impact with you in 2025 and beyond.

Happy New Year!
The CDCP Team

CDCP and WCDC Present: A Fine Art Portrait Session with Majestic Moments

CDCP and WCDC are excited to host two days of photographic portrait sessions with exhibiting artist Mo’Ney Thomas. Mo’Ney and Donnell Pearl will be at the Lohr Gallery as Majestic Moments, photographing portraits in front of a custom backdrop. This workshop will be free. Registration will be required for timed portrait sessions.

Imagine a portrait that captures more than just your likeness—a masterpiece that reflects your inner beauty and timeless style. Majestic Moment’s fine art portrait sessions are meticulously crafted to create enduring images that will be cherished for generations.

With expert lighting, a stunning backdrop, and a touch of artistry, they will transform ordinary moments into extraordinary works of art. The mission of Majestic Moments is to create portraits that not only showcase your authentic beauty but also evoke emotions and tell your unique story. So come dressed to impress and be ready to have some fun, relax and experience the magic of Majestic Moments!

WCDC's Lohr Gallery
725 Wood St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221

Photographs will be shared through an online gallery sent by email, within 3-4 weeks of the shoot at the latest. To sign up, click the button below.

CDCP x WCDC Present: Mo'Ney Thomas

CDCP x WCDC Present: Mo’Ney Thomas

Artist Reception: Saturday, November 2, 12-5pm

On view: November 2, 2024-February 15, 2025
Gallery hours: Saturdays 12-5pm

We’re thrilled to have Mo’Ney Thomas be our second exhibiting artist for the ‘24-’25 season of Art All Over.

Mo’Ney Thomas aka Majestic Mo is a Pittsburgh-born and raised professional photographer, artist, creative director, and founder of Majestic Moments. After being introduced to photography at the young age of 5 years old, Mo’Ney has used the medium for therapeutic as well as commercial purposes and believes it has the power to heal. Inspired by Claude Monet and Teenie Harris, Mo’Ney’s photography combines vibrant colors and surreal imagery with candid moments of everyday life.

WCDC's Lohr Gallery

725 Wood St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15221