Friday! Auto Show Event!

Don't forget to meet us at the Auto Show this Friday!

6:30PM Sharp! at the Convention Center

Get the details here.

Call for Artists: Children's Museum

This just in from the Children's Museum- normally the IDSA does not post this kind of thing but the Children's Museum is looking to get local designers on this project. Please contact the listed parties below. The IDSA is not responsible for the content of this posting.

Call for Artists
Design of an Interactive Climbing Structure for the
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA.

The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh seeks an artist or artist team to produce a permanent interactive climbing structure for the Garage Workshop exhibit area at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. The ideal candidate/team will be able to produce a large scale artwork that is highly interactive, visually engaging and encourages creative play. A successful project will be able to withstand the rigors of heavy use while also distinguish itself as an artwork. A two stage process will be used to identify an artist or artist team to work with. The first stage is a portfolio and qualifications based review. Artists will submit portfolios and related information for review by a professional selection panel. A short list of finalists will be recommended for further consideration. In the second stage, each short listed artist or artist team will receive an honorarium to produce a complete proposal. Selection criteria for the first stage includes: the applicant’s professional qualifications; artistic merit of previous projects or ideas as evidenced by the submitted portfolio; and proven or implied ability to undertake projects of a similar scope. Interested artists or artist teams should contact Penny Lodge for a complete Request for Qualifications that outlines the project specifics and how to submit the portfolio for consideration by the selection panel. Portfolios and related materials are due at the Children’s museum by January 31, 2009*.

For more information and a copy of the complete Request for Qualifications,
contact Penny Lodge, Director of Exhibits, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh,
10 Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
Web site: www.pittsburghkids.org.
E-mail: plodge@pittsburghkids.org

* REVISION 1
Due date for portfolios has been extended until February 27, 2009.

2009 Annual Pittsburgh International Auto Show Photo Scavenger Hunt

Mark your calenders - it's coming right up!

Friday, Feb 13th, 6:30 PM SHARP! (we will go in without you!)
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Meet downstairs at the bottom of the escalators, just inside the doors.

Aftershow meetup at Sonoma Grille, 7:45 (947 Penn, right around the corner from the show)

IDSA Members – Free
Students- $5 (50% off general admission
Non-members - $7 (%30 off general admission)

Start your weekend right and join us for a glimpse of this year's newest cars from manufactures around the world and an aftershow meetup after a lap through the showroom.

Be sure to bring your favorite digital camera for a chance to participate in the (soon to be famous) autoshow photo scavenger hunt. We will host the photos on our website later and give prizes for the Best Set of Photos and Best Overall Photo.

Last year's event had a huge turnout, and fun was had by all. We couldn't miss out on a chance to do it again.

See you there...prizes and prestige await!