Current Exhibition
All-City Arts Showcase provides access, equity and capacity beyond the arts classrooms by celebrating the arts learning, creativity and talents of the Pittsburgh Public Schools students in the four disciplines (dance, music, theatre, and visual arts + design).
In and around MCG Youth's Kerr gallery, K-12 Pittsburgh Public school students have showcased their visual arts and design skills through photography, ceramics, illustration, painting, mixed media, and more! View our digital gallery to check out the outstanding submissions these students have created!
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.