Spark + (Kids+Creativity) = New opportunities for kids [Kidsburgh]
Marty Levine reports from the re-launch of Spark, a program of The Sprout Fund that is serving the Kids+Creativity Network.
Recent Updates
Sprout announces summer 2012 internship opportunities
The Sprout Fund is excited to announce three new internship opportunities to support its programs and activities throughout summer 2012.
Spark + (Kids+Creativity) = New opportunities for kids [Kidsburgh]
Marty Levine reports from the re-launch of Spark, a program of The Sprout Fund that is serving the Kids+Creativity Network.
Conflict Kitchen awarded $25,000 to catalyze new downtown Pittsburgh location
Innovative restaurant serves street food from nations which the United States is currently in conflict—creating dialogue and discussion about foreign policy.
Next Call to Action from SiX: $10,000 Creative Placemaking Event RFP
Sprout request for proposals to support an event that would catalyze community action around the many gateways and corridors that connect Pittsburgh’s neighborhoods.
Sprout launches directory of Pittsburgh learning innovators
At the premier conference for digital media and connected learning, Sprout launched a new directory of the innovative people, projects, and organizations of the Pittsburgh Kids+Creativity Network!
SiX Opportunities for Gateways & Corridors
Continuing dialogue from the Social Innovation Exchange, a working group met to discuss civic design solutions related to Pittsburgh’s gateways and corridors. Review the work so far and help Sprout determine which opportunity should be catalyzed by an RFP for up to $10,000!
Sprout Presents Design Proposals for Downtown Public Art Project
Four finalist artist team have created site-specific design proposals for the facade of the Law & Finance Building in Downtown Pittsburgh. Read more about the project and see the designs at sproutfund.org/publicart.
“It’s a community of people who give a #@¢%.” [Pittsburgh City Paper]
Bill O’Driscoll reviews the Seed Award supported Building a Better Robot, a book detailing the history of DIY community space The Mr. Roboto Project.
Call to Action for Ideas from the Social Innovation Exchange
After fervent dialogue and iterative thinking, participants at the January 2012 SiX event produced hundreds of ideas and creative thoughts about civic design and placemaking. Sprout will provide resources to help move innovative projects forward and invites the community to get involved.
Seeding Change in Fayette & Greene Counties
The Sprout Fund has awarded 9 Seed Awards to support grassroots community projects in Fayette and Greene Counties. The program returns in 2012 with a new funding deadline on Friday, March 2nd.
Ten tenacious years for The Sprout Fund. So what’s next? [Pop City Media]
Marty Levine checks in with Sprout’s co-founders about plans for its second decade, including the expansion of the Spark program to serve the entire Pittsburgh Kids+Creativity Network.
Designs Debut at First Night
The final proposals for the Downtown Public Art Project were debuted during First Night Pittsburgh on New Year’s Eve. Temporary installations were located at 941 Penn Ave and 805 Liberty Ave.
Public Art Forum Video Recap
This video captures the sentiments of those who participated in the 2011 Public Art Forum and provides an overview of the Downtown Public Art Project, to be installed on the Law & Finance building in spring 2012.
Biodiversity Projects Sprout Up in Pittsburgh Neighborhoods
In 2011, The Sprout Fund Spring program funded biodiversity projects in communities all across Southwestern PA. These four neighborhood-based projects exemplify the program’s work.
Super Spark Projects Take New Approaches to Early Childhood Learning
Carnegie Science Center, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and the Kingsley Association use new technology and media tools to expand their educational services for young children in Pittsburgh