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Giveaway: Apply to Win a One-Year Membership to Atithi Studios!


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Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg

UPDATE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 1, 2025
Big congrats to winners Hannah Powell and Raheem Perry! Both artists, selected during a random drawing, will each receive a one-year co-sharing membership to Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg.

The original post is below.


The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has partnered with Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg to give away two sponsored one-year Explorer-level memberships to Atithi’s new Creative Lab program. 

This co-sharing membership, valued at $1,200 per person, provides access to multidisciplinary studio space — including ceramics, photography, digital media, and crafts (makers room) — for creators who may not have access to a studio of their own. It’s designed to empower artists with space, tools, and community. 

The Arts Council will select two sponsored memberships at random from a lottery. Enter your information today for a chance to win: Creative Lab Membership Raffle Entry Form

A modern podcast studio with four green chairs around a wooden table, microphones, audio equipment, soundproofing panels on the walls, large windows with blinds, and speakers in the corners.
The Digital Lab inside Atithi Studios // Photo courtesy of Sarah Sloneker

The two awarded Explorer-level sponsorships will include:

  • Up to 8 hours/week in Atithi’s co-sharing Creative Lab spaces
  • Half-shelf storage in their ceramic's studio
  • Invitations to exclusive Atithi events, workshops, and classes
  • Use of Atithi’s Creator Tools Library (equipment for in-studio use)
  • Use of pre-installed laptops with industry-standard software like Adobe, Canva, and Capcut
  • Participation in community events and cultural celebrations

Entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The two winning sponsored memberships will be announced as part of Atithi Studios’ public Creative Lab launch on Friday, August 1, 2025.

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The Maker’s Lab inside Atithi Studios // Photo courtesy of Sarah Sloneker

Contest Guidelines

  • Applicants must be a creator currently practicing in one of the following artistic disciplines: Painting, Ceramics, Photography, Digital Media, and/or Crafts
  • All applicants must agree to be spotlighted in Atithi Studios' communications channels (including social media, websites, etc.) if chosen for this opportunity.
  • Applicants cannot currently have a studio space.
  • Applicants must be able to find reliable transportation to Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg.
A shiny electric pottery kiln with a red control box stands in a clean, white-walled room with gray floors, next to a whiteboard, cabinets, and some storage shelves.
A kiln inside the Ceramic Lab at Atithi Studios // Photo courtesy of Sarah Sloneker

About Creative Labs at Atithi Studios

Creative Labs is a vibrant co-sharing space within Atithi Studios for artists, makers, and innovators to explore, create, and connect. Membership offers access to equipped spaces for ceramics, photography, digital media, painting, and crafts, along with professional tools and an inspiring environment. Members can also engage in expert-led workshops, public art events, wellness activations, and exhibitions — all designed to foster growth and collaboration. 

Explore their five unique labs:

  • Digital Lab – Produce podcasts, vlogs, and audio projects in a quiet, creative space with professional sound equipment.

  • Photography Lab – Capture stunning portraits, headshots, or product images using studio lighting and gear.
  • Ceramic Lab – Create wheel-thrown or hand-built clay pieces in a hands-on ceramic workspace.
  • Maker’s Lab – Craft, collage, and connect in a flexible studio designed for small workshops and creative meetups.
  • Painter’s Lab – Paint and experiment with mixed media in a bright, private studio equipped with easels.

For more info on Atithi Studios, please visit atithistudios.com or email hello@atithistudios.com