Current Exhibition
Reception August 2, 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM
Artist Talk 6:30 PM
Food and Drinks 7:00- 8:30 PM
"This retrospective exhibition embodies my favorite dances and explorations from twenty years of wood-firing. While alluding to function, many sacrifice their function to aesthetic exploration. I intend them as aesthetic objects, not as pots for use. " ~ Dale Huffman
After earning a BS in Physics from Carnegie-Mellon and an MFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Dale Huffman spent several years as part of a ragtag, over-educated crew repairing air-cooled Volkswagens in Illinois. Returning to Pittsburgh he and Betsy spent two decades as full-time artists before Dale was asked to join the faculty at Carlow University. Dale has been included in wide-ranging national and international exhibitions as well as books and leading periodicals from England, Germany, Ireland, Australia and the US. His work has taken him to Japan, Denmark, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan. Dale is now Professor Emeritus at Carlow and enjoying the time to explore paths not taken.
2024 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:
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April 26 - Application Deadline
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April 29 - May 10 applicant interviews
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May 13 - students notification May 31 - Information session
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July 1 - Hiking experience
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August 12 - 16: Yellowstone Trip
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June 17 - Gear pick up & hike
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August 9 - Last hike experience
To Apply for this year's trip:
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.