Events/Exhibtions
Hallucinations presented by Point Park University
Point Park University’s School of Communication is excited to present Hallucinations,
an exhibition and publication that include a selection of multimedia works produced by
current students and alumni.
Open Portfolio 2026
Open Portfolio Regional University Showcase and Print Sale
Saturday, March 28 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Free and open to the public
Dominique Swift Solo Exhibition
Dominique Swift is a multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and storyteller from Philadelphia. Her work blends painting, poetry, digital storytelling, and multimedia art to explore themes of identity, heritage, collective memory, black femininity, and spirituality through visual language. . She holds a BA in Media and Professional Communications with a minor in Studio Arts from the University of Pittsburgh. Her work is grounded in the desire to spark dialogue, honor cultural memory, and explore how narratives evolve across generations.
Not Approved Comics Exhibition
Not Approved by the Comics Code Authority… is the next iteration of a series of projects organized by Joseph Lupo involving artists who are inspired by comics.
#notwhite Collective x AIR EOY Exhibition
Join us to celebrate the #notwhite collective’s 10 year and AIR’s 30th anniversaries.
Celebration of Ian Short
Join us for a drink and/or a story as we celebrate the amazing life of Ian Short.
Anthropology of Motherhood: Deaf & Disability Art Exhibition
Anthropology of Motherhood is an ongoing curation of artwork and design that engages in the complex visual, material, emotional, corporeal and lived experiences of motherhood, care-giving, parenting, nurturing and maternal labor.
Pitt Arts Workshop
AIR is excited to welcome back the Pitt Arts Club on Sunday, November 16 for a silkscreen workshop.
Deutschtown House Tour
Date: Saturday November 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Historic Deutschtown, Pittsburgh, PA
Outreach: Propel Andrew Street
AIR will be offsite for an outreach at the propel Andrew Street school, where student will participate in a silkscreen workshop.
Visiting Artist Stefan Hoffmann
An internationally recognized vertical screenprinting artist. Mr. Hoffmann uses screenprinting to create site specific projects which re-contextualize information graphics. His projects create perturbations in the way we perceive our visual environment. More about the artist can be found here: https://hoffmannprinting.com/
Shadow Casting Workshop
Join visiting artist Sanchayan Ghosh for a participatory workshop exploring the concept of home through playful movement, sound and storytelling.
Mt. Lebanon Outreach
In partnership with the Mt. Lebanon school district AIR will be onsite printing with middle school students as a part of Club Lebo Friday nights.
September Print Release
Join us for a Print Release of Kim Beck, Ben Schonberger, Time Kaulen, Vincent Wolfe, and Erin Pace.
Friends to Garden Dinner
The Community Garden of Allegheny Commons invites everyone to the fifth annual Friends to Garden celebration. This fundraiser directly helps the garden flourish and give back to the community. Not only does the event benefit the garden but it is a great time, with great food, and an excellent way to engage with the neighborhood! Tickets for the event include a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, dessert, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. See below for more details and FAQs.
Dot Day 15143
What? Children of all ages, come Make your Mark!
When? Saturday, September 13th, 2025 from 1 - 4pm
Where? The Village of Sewickley, 15143
Pitt Arts Fest
Find us at the University of Pittsburgh “Pitt Arts Fest” and screenprint a totes or t-shirt!
Pittsburgh Avant-Garde Book Release
In partnership with Sheila Ali, founder of Garfield’s Irma Freeman Center for Imagination, AIR is hosting a release party for her new book titled “Pittsburgh’s Avant-Garde: 60 Years Inside the Underground Art Scene”.
Pittsburgh Society of Artists Screenprinting Workshop
Join PSA for an onsite workshop at AIR!
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Exhibition
SCBWI PA: West will be hosting our second annual art show showcasing the amazing kidlit illustrators in our region! Come see the art on Opening Night, August 8 at 6PM EST at Artist Image Resource, 518 Foreland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
AIR Open House
AIR is organizing activities and projects to share during this year’s Northside Music Festival on July 19, 2025.
AIR Open House during the Northside Music Festival again this year. On exhibition are Darrell Kinsel of BOOM Concepts, Jason Sauer of Most Wanted Fine Art, Jesse Caggiano, Camden Stuber, Madison Bauer, Melania Thompson, & Vincent Wolfe.
Spring Drink & Ink
Come to join AIR for a Drink & Ink on June 13. All materials (and drinks!) provided for $25.
Private Event: Cleveland Print Club
AIR has been organizing exhibitions and presentations for Print Fairs and other Archive Projects and the exhibition spaces in the studio will be used to reorganize and display prints during June and July.
Send us an inquiry and make an appointment to come by and see what’s new and what’s available.
June: Screenprinting Class
Classes will take place on Friday evenings from 6 to 8 over 4-week periods starting on Friday June 6. (Friday June 6, Friday June 13, Friday June 20 and Friday June 27). The number of participants per class will be limited so sign up soon.
Perry Traditional Academy
Ms. Claire, Ms. Floyd, and Ms. Canning are working on a project with our classes using the neighborhoods of the northside as our subjects.
Westinghouse Arts Academy
Screenprinting workshop with Westinghouse Arts Academy Printmaking students facilitated by Emily Newman.
FiberArts Guild Workshop
Join FGP and Artist Image Resource for a Silkscreen on Fabric Workshop and Yardage Demo!
Workshop Includes:
–Tour of the AIR facilities
–Silkscreen process overview & demo on printing yardage
–Hands-on printing with provided screens (8–10 designs)
–Water-based fabric inks & equipment included
Point Park Thesis Exhibition
Over several years, Artists Image Resource and Point Park University have built an impressive partnership that includes internships, faculty projects, and support for young artists as they launch their professional practices in what can be a complicated arts landscape.
Over the past couple of years the partnership has expanded to include an Open Portfolio event that is providing connection between several area universities and printmaking programs.
Open Portfolio Regional University Printmaking Showcase 2025
Join us on Saturday March 29 from 1 to 4pm to view and discuss work with young artists and printmakers from several regional universities, K12 schools in Pittsburgh and independent artists working locally.
If you are interested in participating in the event please sign up here.