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Bunker Projects is a residency program and experimental gallery devoted to building a living laboratory for artists in Pittsburgh. IG:

We aspire to challenge artists to fully immerse in the creative process and break new ground; to connect collectors and artists through social interaction; and to inspire artists to interact with the community in new and unexpected ways.

06/03/2026

☀️June First Friday at Bunker Projects ☀️
New Exhibition & Open Studios

Join us this Friday from 6-9pm to celebrate the opening reception of our second monumental furry art exhibition, I LOVE FURRY. This exhibition showcases images, text, and video gathered from the furry community in response to prompts designed by curator Tommy Bruce to depict the furry experience. From recollections of first encounters to lovingly rendered fursonas and family photos, I LOVE FURRY serves as a document of this specific moment in time in furry art and life. 🩷

Resident studios will also be open from 6-9pm! Come see what our early summer residents .bug and have been creating during their time at Bunker. 💚

We have lots in store for you - See you on Friday! 💛

05/27/2026

What are you up to this year? We think you should come visit us in Pittsburgh 💫

We are now accepting applications from artists to come work, play, learn, and grow for 4-6 week residencies between October 2026 and December 2027. Both visiting and local visual artists, curators, writers, filmmakers, and beyond are encouraged to apply for our tuition-free residency program. Our program features studio spaces for Pittsburgh-based artists and live/work accommodations for visiting artists. With two studios, two bedrooms, and a gallery space, we provide a supportive environment for creating new work and building community.
Ideal candidates are dedicated, self-motivated visual or multidisciplinary artists eager to make new work and connect with the creative community in Pittsburgh over a 4-6 week residency. Join us in our upcoming residency cycle starting in October 2026 through December 2027.

Deadline: Sunday, June 21st
Application fee: $25
Info: bunkerprojects.org/residency
Apply directly through the link in our bio

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05/26/2026

Advice to future Bunker residents from our Spring 2026 cohort: Let the city guide you 🩵

We love hearing about our residents’ insights and experiences during their time at Bunker! If you’re a past resident what is your advice for future folks?

Remember, our call for 2026-2027 residents is open through June 21st! Link in bio for application and information ⭐️

Residents in order of appearance:
Txai Sibley
Mono Feo
Juliet Phillips .cool
Nathan Bussard
Xinan Ran

Shoutout to resident favs and 🥖🌮🍰

Background:
Resident studios and exhibition STATE CHANGE by Celeste Neuhaus

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05/22/2026

Images of .ed wands from his magical solo exhibition Wish in action 🪄

Join us Sunday for one last chance to twirl and whirl about the gallery! Closing reception is Sunday, May 24th from 12-4pm with artist talks led by Jeffrey Dorsey from 2:30-4pm. Hope to see you there! 🌈

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05/21/2026

Images from powerful solo exhibition STATE CHANGE 🌓

There are only a few days left to see Celeste’s transformative exhibition! The gallery will be open tonight from 5-7pm, and on Sunday, May 24th from 12-4pm for the closing reception.

See Celeste talk about their work during an artist talk led by Jeffrey Dorsey from 2:30-4pm on Sunday during the closing reception. Hope to see you there! 💫

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05/18/2026

Join us this Sunday for the closing reception of our TWO current exhibitions at Bunker Projects 💫🌟

Spend the afternoon with the work of Fred Blauth and Celeste Neuhaus, with an artist talk led by Jeffrey Dorsey beginning at 2:30PM.

ON VIEW:
STATE CHANGE by
Wish by .ed

Closing Reception 🌙
Sunday, May 24
12–4PM

Artist Talk
2:30–4PM 🏹

Free + open to the public 💜

05/15/2026

RESIDENCY OPEN CALL: Fall 2026 - Winter 2027! 💫

It’s open call time, folks! We can’t wait to see what’s out there this year ✨

Local and visiting artists are encouraged to apply for Bunker’s Residency Program, aimed at fostering artistic growth and community connections. Our program features studio spaces for Pittsburgh-based artists and live/work accommodations for visiting artists. With two studios, two bedrooms, and a gallery space, we provide a supportive environment for creating new work and building community.
Ideal candidates are dedicated, self-motivated visual or multidisciplinary artists eager to make new work and connect with the creative community in Pittsburgh over a 4-6 week residency. Join us in our upcoming residency cycle starting in October 2026 through December 2027.

Deadline: Sunday, June 21st
Application fee: $25
Info: bunkerprojects.org/residency
Apply directly through the link in our bio ⭐️

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04/29/2026

🌈 May First Friday at Bunker Projects 💫

Join us Friday May 1st from 6-9pm for open gallery and studios! This month we have 👯two👯 solo exhibitions and 👯two👯‍♂️ April artists in residence.
Solo exhibitions STATE CHANGE by Celeste Neuhaus and Wish by Fred
Blauth are on view from 6-9pm in our galleries, and April residents Xinan Ran and Finn Dugan will have their studios open from 6-9pm as well. Come play, process, and wonder with all our magical spring artists.

Hope to see you there! ✨

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04/26/2026

Images from the opening night of Fred Blauth’s .ed debut solo exhibition Wish. What a magical night it was! Come see Wish during our open gallery hours: Sundays 12-2 and Thursdays 5-7pm now through May 24 💫 We will also be open for May First Friday this week from 6-9pm on Friday, May 1st 🪄

Wish exhibition statement:

I made all of these wands because I wanted to play with you. Before art, s*x, war, and work, we would play in the woods after school or in the backyard lit by fireflies at dusk.

Most of the handles I found; but some were gifted to me too. I screwed eyehooks into driftwood battered by the sea. Rolling pins for sugar cookies and pizza night. A secondhand shoehorn. A gavel. I had to make the ribbons. Some are dyed or scribbled on with marker, and a few are even marbled. Colors and patterns to swirl in the air, unfurling around us.

Pick one up and see how you feel after a song or two. There doesn’t have to be a winner or a loser. A wrong or right. An audience or a stage. They’re not weapons. Are they tools? Toys sound too childish. Props are for performers. We’re just playing now. It feels good. Try it! You know what to do. Your body knows—it’s an ancient feeling.

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5106 Penn Avenue, Upstairs
Pittsburgh, PA
15224

Website

http://bunkerprojects.org/

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