SITA visits Pittsburgh museums, holds mic-less nights

A vibrant community of artisans isn’tlimited to the cultural district of Pittsburgh. Seton Hill University has one right here, through the Students In the Arts (SITA) club.
Art students use this medium to connect with others and explore their field with activities and events throughout the year. Recent events include trips to the Andy Warhol Museum, an Open Mic-Less Night, a walk through the Tom Sarver Museum and much more.
Students who attended the Warhol trip were quick to discuss how worthwhile seeing a new perspective was. A total of 11 toured the museum and spent time at the Mattress Factory, which also has a permanent exhibit.


By Krista Held,
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A vibrant community of artisans isn’tlimited to the cultural district of Pittsburgh. Seton Hill University has one right here, through the Students In the Arts (SITA) club.
Art students use this medium to connect with others and explore their field with activities and events throughout the year. Recent events include trips to the Andy Warhol Museum, an Open Mic-Less Night, a walk through the Tom Sarver Museum and much more.
Students who attended the Warhol trip were quick to discuss how worthwhile seeing a new perspective was. A total of 11 toured the museum and spent time at the Mattress Factory, which also has a permanent exhibit.
�We got together two van loads of people. We had a nice time. A lot of these exhibits created intense visual illusions,� said Joel Brown, a senior member of SITA and Setonian staff writer.
There was lots to do, including looking at the famous �silver pillow� room, an exhibit that has large, balloon-like pieces floating around constantly.
�Fans keep them floating in the air,� said Brown, �and you can move them around.�
There was an exhibit from a Chinese artist that uses gunpowder as his medium, and a brand new exhibit that was specialized in the impact of global warming.
�I ended up learning some neat stuff about Andy Warhol,� said Brown.
While in Pittsburgh, the students were sure to walk by Sampsonia Way, a street that was inspired by recent Harlan Gallery exhibitor Diane Samuels.
Marie Manski, a club officer, helped coordinate the Open Mic-Less night.
�I invited Tim Krupar, a friend who owns a skate shop downtown to get the evening started,� said Manski. The event was such a success that SITA is planning on holding many more of them.
�The acoustics were beautiful,� said Manski.
�We got a decent turnout. I was told that there was even some collaboration and improvisation,� she added.
As SITA’s advisor, Carol Brode, TITLE, discussed how the students turn their creative ideas into useful events.
�Students get their ideas from brainstorming, and talking about which events they�d like to see on campus,� said Brode, who made it clear that the club’s activities are dependent on the continuing dedication of the students.
�The members are active, involved, and committed to art…(We) provide events that encourage others to get involved with the arts, in whatever way is meaningful to them,� said Brode.
Another Open Mic-Less Night is to be held from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Administration Building’s second-floor parlors on Thursday, May 3.
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