Smart technology introduces children to reef conservation
ReefBot at Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium allows children to navigate, find, record, and identify marine life in a coral reef habitat.
Recent Updates
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.
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.
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
TENACITY Sneak Peak
Sprout spies were on the scene last night at the TENACITY dress rehearsal and captured preview images from the performances. Join us tonight for the entire spectacular show!
The Sprout Fund marks 10 creative years with TENACITY retrospective [Pop City Media]
TENACITY is the Pop Filter Hot Pick of the week. Join Sprout on Friday, December 9th for a not-to-be-missed performance!
Finalists for Downtown Public Art Project announced
At the Public Art Forum on Monday, December 5th, Sprout announced the four finalists in competition for the 2012 Downtown Public Art Project: Kim Beck & Brett Yasko, Matt Barton & Jacob Ciocci, Joyce Kozloff, and Steve O’Hearn.
Video Trailer for TENACITY – Friday, December 9th
Ambulantic’s Ben Hernstrom gives us a sneak peak of the artists and the performers scheduled to appear at TENACITY on Friday, December 9th.
TENACITY Celebrates 10 Years of Impact on the Performing Arts
Justin Hopper spotlights acts from Sprout’s retrospective of original performances from the last decade, held at the August Wilson Center on December 9, 2011.
Downtown Public Art Forum – Monday, December 5th
Sprout and the Office of Public Art invite you to join the conversation about public art in Pittsburgh on Monday, December 5th from 11:30am to 1:30pm at the Cabaret at Theater Square.
TENACITY performance retrospective – Friday, December 9th
In celebration of 10 years of support for Pittsburgh’s creative community, Sprout proudly presents TENACITY, one night only, Friday, December 9th at the August Wilson Center.
Pittsburgh’s grassroots ingenuity on display at Handmade Arcade
Handmade Arcade, started with support from a Sprout Seed Award, continues to expand each year. Nearly 10,000 are expected this weekend at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
Sprout Fund Day in the City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Council honored Sprout’s 10th anniversary and declared November 1, 2011 as “Sprout Fund Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.