Episode Details

Jim Cunningham talks with Director of Advancement of Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Alana Wenk, to reflect on the success of Aurora: Illuminating the Holiday Magic of Mellon Square sculpture installation. Alana discusses the inspiration behind the project, the partnerships that made it possible, and how it brought the park to life during the cold winter months late last year. Even though the lights are turned off, Alana highlights that you can still experience the installation through a special YouTube tour of the exhibit called Beautifully Lit: A Self Guided Tour. Alana also shares exciting upcoming events and programs Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is putting on, including a family-friendly trail tour to the Collective Legacy II exhibit at the Frick Environmental Center, which highlights 50 years of Black arts in the region. She then shares a sneak peek at the Conservancy's new strategic plan, and the vision for future art installations in Pittsburgh's parks. Hear all about what is going on in your favorite park! You can also visit https://pittsburghparks.org/ to learn more and find the Beautifully Lit Guided Tours! Thanks for tuning in to WQED's Voice of the Arts, Pittsburgh's trusted source for arts and culture in our region. Whether you're passionate about classical music, film, theater, opera, or local music, we’re here to bring you closer to the heart of Pittsburgh's local arts scene. Don’t miss our musician interviews, the latest local music news, and performing arts insights from across the Southwestern Pennsylvania region.  Subscribe and follow to stay connected with the vibrant voices shaping Pittsburgh’s creative community. Visit https://www.wqed.org/ to see what else WQED is doing in our community. Until next time, keep supporting the arts and keep listening to Voice of the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.