MCG Youth

05/26/2026

Special thank you to everyone who made it out to our MCGI 2026 Award Ceremony on May 15th! We had a blast celebrating student excellence in the arts.

Congratulations to all of our award winners and participants in the Invitational Arts Show.

To view the full event gallery, click here: https://www.mcgyouth.org/2026-mcgi-event-photos

05/25/2026

05/19/2026

Some evenings just stick with you, especially the kinds filled with beautiful music, good food, and familiar faces. We’re bringing those memories back!

The MBC Block Party returns in two days on Thursday, May 21, and we’d love for you to join us for this all-ages community celebration from 4:30pm to 7:30pm. This year’s event will feature summer grilling by the Bidwell Training Center, hands-on art stations with MCG Youth’s Guild on the Go, and live music presented by MCG Jazz. There will also be local craft brews and additional food and drink options available throughout the evening.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come reconnect with neighbors, while making a few new memories of your own!

05/18/2026

05/08/2026

NEXT FRIDAY MCG Youth presents the MCG Invitational Arts Exhibition!

May 15, 2026 | 6–9 PM

For nearly 60 years, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild has championed youth, art, and education in Pittsburgh. The MCG Invitational continues this legacy by celebrating talented high‑school artists from urban and economically disadvantaged communities.

Join us as we honor student achievement with awards, prizes, and post‑secondary scholarships—and celebrate the next generation of creative leaders.

05/04/2026

On April 21, students at Propel Montour explored earth plaster as a natural building material through a hands-on workshop. By mixing clay and sand, they created plaster surfaces and, inspired by fresco painting, applied pigments directly to the wet, clay-based plaster. The experience allowed students to experiment with texture and composition while learning how art, material science, and sustainable design come together through the use of earth-based materials.

Click the link in our bio to view photos from one of our latest Guild on the Go outings!

03/26/2026

ATTENTION: today is our LAST DAY to sign up for our Spring ATP Courses.

Calling all photographers, we still have spots available in ALL of our photo studio classes taught by the legendary Germaine Watkins!

We have something for everybody, with Aperture Priority on Tuesday, Shutter Priority on Wednesday, and Black and White Film Photography on Thursday!

Whether you love digital or analog photography, MCG Youth is the spot for you to learn, experiment, and hone your skills!

High school students click here to sign up today: https://mcgyouthandarts.corsizio.com/portal/mcgyouthandarts

03/24/2026

REMINDER: registration for our Spring Studios opens TONIGHT at 6PM! Don't miss your chance to sign up for one of our ceramics, design, digital, photography, or jazz courses.

To view our complete class offerings and registration page, click here: https://www.mcgyouth.org/spring-2026