Current Exhibition
1. LMNR CRCT (Nonpoint Source), 2025
Salvaged silk screen, copper mesh, ballistic gelatin, phosphorus, latex milk, ammonia, silk veil, aluminum sheet, aluminum tape, titanium mesh, antique indigo fabric, gesso, conductive thread, conveyor belt rollers.
$9,200
2. Still Water Runoff, 2025
Hardware, copper mesh, aluminum sheet, salvaged silk screen, thread, fishing line, latex milk, ammonia.
23 x 19 inches
$6200
3. Micellar Sheath, 2025
Silk veil, copper mesh, aluminum sheet, salvaged silk screen frame, latex milk, ammonia, fishing line, wire, neodymium magnets.
$7200
4. Hot Ion Bridge, 2025
Silk, copper mesh, aluminum sheet, screen print, gesso, latex milk, ammonia, fishing line, alnico magnet.
$8200
5. Holy Water Refuge (Watering Hole), 2025
Cast iron animal trough, industrial waste water (Phosphorus, lead, methylene blue, malachite green), spirodela
6. Still Water Stoup, 2025
Antique water font, industrial waste water
(Phosphorus, lead, methylene blue, malachite green), spirodela
7. As Written On the Body
(Hydrodermagraphia), 2025
Clothing rack, silk screen scraper, hook, salvaged silk screens, antique indigo fabric, glass panes, ballistic gelatin, 12 white tees, deck prism
$5800
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:
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April 25 - Application Deadline
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April 28 - May 2 applicant interviews
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May 6- Student Notification
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May 29 - Parent Information session
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June 16 - Gear Pick Up & Hike
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July 16 - Hiking Experience
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July 30 - Last Hiking Experience
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August 9-13- Yellowstone Trip
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.