Current Exhibition

Current Exhibition

Join us on Thursday, March 6th, 6-8 PM for MCG Youth’s Family Night and Inspiring Makers reception. This is the chance for the artists of MCG Youth to show their work in our renowned Kerr Gallery.

This collection demonstrates our four studio disciplines: ceramics, design, digital arts, and photography. All work on display exemplifies MCG Youth's mission to inspire creativity, learning, and personal growth through the arts.

Featured Artists:

Bryce Hemington

Justin Mazzei

Clara Phillips

Germaine Watkins

Jerel Webster

Jill Wiggins

Zo Zielinski

Matt Zorn

2025 MCG to Yellowstone Trip

This summer, selected Manchester Craftsmen's Guild students will engage in experiences preparing them for THE trip to Yellowstone National Park in Montana!

Students will be introduced to nature, national parks, and conservation. They will explore canyons, waterfalls, geyser basins, and enjoy engaging activities including animal tracking, wildlife watching, photography, painting, and hiking.

All expenses including airfare, lodging, meals, private guided tours and gear have been generously provided by foundations and donors of MCG.

Important Dates:

April 25 - Application Deadline
April 28 - May 2 applicant interviews
May 6- Student Notification
May 29 - Parent Information session
June 16 - Gear Pick Up & Hike
July 16 - Hiking Experience
July 30 - Last Hiking Experience
August 9-13- Yellowstone Trip

To Apply for this year's trip:

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For more than 50 years, the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild has been a champion for youth, art and education in Pittsburgh. Historically, MCG has hosted an annual juried arts exhibition where talented students from Pittsburgh Public Schools competed for accolades and awards. The MCG Invitational continues this tradition of serving Pittsburgh area high-school students. By providing this opportunity, the MCG Invitational will highlight talent, reward achievement, and encourage hope among those who might otherwise be overlooked.

The MCG Invitational seeks to recognize excellence and extol achievement demonstrated by youth in urban and economically disadvantaged communities. By heralding these values, this exhibition will reward meritorious students with cash awards, prizes and post-secondary education scholarships.