About Us

Mission

To engage and inspire through Warhol’s life, art, and legacy.

Purpose

The Pop District is a growth engine for the creative economy, driven by meaningful community engagement in Pittsburgh and beyond. We foster learning, creative expression, and personal development, inspired by Andy Warhol’s legacy.

Vision

The Pop District supports establishing Pittsburgh as a globally recognized city by positioning art, creativity, learning, and technology as anchors of the regional economy. These efforts will inspire the next generation of Warhol's from all walks of life, backgrounds and experiences.

Values

Respect
We cultivate an environment where diverse perspectives are honored, fostered, and given due regard.

Creativity
We are committed to pushing boundaries, encouraging innovation, experimentation, and the fusion of art, technology, and learning.

Joy
We celebrate experiences that inspire happiness, connection, and curiosity in our community - instilling a sense of accomplishment alongside our friends, colleagues, and neighbors.

Community
We are dedicated to building strong, lasting connections with the people of Pittsburgh and beyond, fostering collaboration and shared growth. Together, we are a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging and purpose.
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Inclusion
We are a welcoming and dependable space, ensuring that everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to participate in the creative process.

Knowledge
We embrace data-driven decision making and empirical analysis, and incorporate both qualitative and quantitative approaches within our creative practice.


Team

Director's Office

  • Kristin Hanne, Project Manager
  • Raina Holt, Senior Executive Assistant
  • Dan Law, Associate Director

Learning and Public Engagement

  • Nicole Dezelon, Sr. Director of Learning & Public Engagement – Acting Director of The Warhol Academy
  • Eoin Guidas, Youth Programs Manager
  • Shannon Thompson, Associate Director of Learning
  • Heather White, Director of Learning

The Warhol Academy

  • Camila Casas, Media Production Coordinator
  • Erin Davis, Media Producer and Digital Content Creation Fellowship Coordinator
  • Byron Nash, Community Engagement Manager & Creative Industry Training Specialist
  • Jibril Washington, Filmmaking and Postproduction Fellowship Coordinator

The Warhol Creative

  • Cara Friez-LeWinter, Senior Producer Post-Production
  • Sarah Gabany, Junior Producer/ Asst. Editor
  • Alejandro Jimenez, Producer/Editor
  • Ezra Jones, Junior Producer/ Asst. Editor
  • Erika Kondo, Junior Producer/ Asst. Editor
  • Aaliyah Lewis, Associate Producer
  • Chris Lockerman, Executive Producer and Senior Director
  • Michael Petrella, Producer
  • Sophia Smith, Junior Producer/ Equipment Coordinator
  • Matt Thornton, Senior Digital Media Producer
  • Mason Williams, Producer/Editor

FAQ

What is The Pop District?

The Pop District is a major new cultural and economic development project, spearheaded by The Andy Warhol Museum, that intends to transform a six-block section of the museum’s neighborhood on Pittsburgh’s North Shore into a thriving hub for expansive cultural programming, creative workforce development, and ultimately a new and enhanced cultural tourism destination. The project aims to use the power of public art, digital media production, and live music to create a museum-led destination in the city where Andy Warhol was born.

What drove the development of The Pop District?

In alignment with Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh's strategy to turn the museums "inside out," The Warhol is taking a national leadership role in reimagining how institutions become more welcoming and relevant to real needs in communities. In March 2019, the Hillman Foundation and Richard King Mellon Foundation provided the funding to begin "pre-design" planning for The Pop District.

Where is The Pop District?

Centered at the intersection of Sandusky Street and East General Robinson Street on Pittsburgh's eastern North Shore, The Pop District is six square blocks surrounding The Andy Warhol Museum, connected to both Downtown Pittsburgh via the Andy Warhol Bridge and to Pittsburgh historic Northside neighborhoods.

How long will The Pop District take to develop?

The Pop District is a long-term, multi-phase project. The Warhol is developing The Pop District in two phases. The first phase (starting in May 2022) focuses on launching and growing its workforce development program, scaling its public art initiative, and designing/planning a new flagship live performance and events venue. The second phase (starting in 2024) will feature new venue construction, program scale, and the growth and development of The Pop District as a global arts and culture destination.

What are the goals of our programs?

- Serve diverse youth participants, ages 14-25+.
- Operate unique workforce programs.
- Matriculate 100+ annual program participants.
- Generate $1 million+ in annual revenue.
- Create $1 million in annual wages/salaries.
- Create and sustain 50+ full-time jobs, part-timejobs, and fellowships.
- Bring on 8-10 regional and national clients.
- Majority BIPOC/LGBTQ+/Immigrant participation.
The logo for The Pop District.
106 Isabella St., 7th Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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