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  • Photo of Nathan Ruggles. Inside a theater tech booth, from a vantage point low above a long desk running away along its length, he sits in profile, leaning toward a mic sitting on the cluttered surface, gazing intently out through the window at left. A middle-aged male wearing headphones and a sky blue oxford cuffed at the elbow, a small table lamp reflects striking white light up into the light pink skin of his face, casting deep shadows in what otherwise is a space dimly lit in blue and lavender.

    How audio description equipment helps make arts more accessible in Pittsburgh

    Pittsburgh’s art scene is full of a wide variety of performances providing entertainment for audiences across the region. But options for patrons with vision impairment are often limited and they’ve long been unable to fully experience the shows as they’re intended. Nathan Ruggles, a seasoned audio describer in Pittsburgh, says it’s important for visually impaired persons to have the same ability to enjoy performances as their sighted peers.
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    How successful artists best support their behind-the-scenes teams

    Erin O’Neill, the manager of Art on the Walls at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, previews his upcoming virtual workshop featuring tips on how successful artists can best support arts professionals behind the scenes
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    American Sign Language resources in honor of Deaf History Month

    In celebration of Deaf History Month, we're sharing a list of American Sign Language resources from Certified Deaf Interpreter Megan Wetzel.
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    Resource Round-Up: Rehearsal Spaces in Pittsburgh

    The two most important ingredients for launching a performance are money and space. Pittsburgh performing artists are looking for more spaces to rehearse. This doesn’t necessarily mean that rehearsal spaces need to be dance studios or theatre spaces. Here are a few of the resources we could find to connect artists with space. We’ve organized this resource round-up by “music rehearsal” and “performing arts rehearsal" categories, and those who distinctly fit both.
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    Resource Round-Up: Production Studios In Pittsburgh

    Are you looking for a space to take photos or produce videos? Finding the right studio space in Pittsburgh for your project can often be a little tricky.   Here’s a list of studio spaces in the Pittsburgh area to help connect you with the creative space you need. Studio spaces are categorized by location, lighting, equipment, and more to help you find the right fit.
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    Resource Round-Up: Recording Studios In Pittsburgh 

    Are you looking for a space to record music? The Greater Pittsburgh area does not disappoint when it comes to options for music studios. We’ve gathered a list of recording studios in or around Pittsburgh where you can crank the audio, create, and collaborate. 
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    Printing Resources Directory by Pittsburgh Artists, for Pittsburgh Artists

    Have you been searching for a good quality printer in the area to support your art practice? We've collected a list of printing services in the Pittsburgh area to help connect you with printers that artists already love. We've linked some of these to their pages on PittsburghArtistResources.org, where businesses can share their services for artists. None of these mentions are sponsored, and most were recommended in conversations with artists on our social media.