Support Programs

FAMILIES

Children’s Art Camp
Two days: Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 19,12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Ages 7 to 12 (Must be 7 years old by Saturday, April 18 in order to participate.)
FREE

Revolution
Explore the concept of revolution, from things that literally revolve to ideas and actions that turn our thinking completely around and inspire change. Explore CMOA’s galleries where you’ll find examples of artists who have been so revolutionary that their artworks are game-changers for artists and observers everywhere. Join us for two days of innovative art-making experiments and discover how art can help you see the world from revolutionary new perspectives.

Deadline to register is April 3rd. Once registered online through Eventbrite, parents will be emailed forms that they will be required to fill out and return via email to [email protected] by April 10th. This will complete the Art Camp registration process.

Spots are limited to 25 children, on a first-come first-serve basis. Please register HERE.

 

 

ACCOMMODATION

Human Hotel for OE 2015
For the 2nd year in a row, OE has teamed up with Human Hotel, an artist-run hospitality service matching visiting conference presenters with private Pittsburg hosts based on individual preferences and schedules.

ACCOMMODATION PROMOTION

Wyndham University Center
100 Lytton Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213
www.wyndhampittsburghuniversitycenter.com

—Discounted CMU Rate:
$140 per night plus tax;  parking fees waived

—This hotel is in walking distance to CMU and they also have complimentary shuttle service to and from the university.  Each individual will be required to make a reservation at the front desk for shuttle service.

—The instructions for booking the rooms are:
Guests can make on-line reservations by visiting our website at www.wyndham.com and clicking on the following prompts:

Enter zip code: 15213
Enter arrival/departure dates
Click on Special rates and codes
Click group codes
Enter group code: 04166841OP
Click enter
Click find it
Click check rates under Wyndham Pittsburgh University Center
The group name and rate will populate.
Proceed to making a reservation.

Promotion ends on March 16th, 2015.

OTHER ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommended by Carnegie Mellon University

 

 

TRANSPORTATION

Directions and Map

Bus
Pittsburgh Port Authority Trip Planner

Park & Ride Lots

$2.50 per ride, bring exact change
Main bus routes by CMU

—University Center / Forbes Ave
61A, 61B, 61D (Downtown <–> Shadyside)
67, 71C (CMU <–> Bakery Square / Point Breeze)
61C (CMU <–> Southside / Southside Works)

—5th Ave & Craig / Oakland
93 (Oakland <–> Lawrenceville/Bloomfield)

Car
Free and paid parking in Schenley Park behind campus

Cab
Uber

NEW USERS CAN RIDE FREE WITH UBER FOR OE 2015

Sign up with the promo code OE2015 for free first ride up to $20. Valid to use between April 17-19th, 2015.
 
Uber is a free app that gets you a reliable ride at the touch of a button. Once you get to your destination, the payment is cashless and there’s no need to tip. 

Lyft

Bike
Bike Pittsbuurgh routes

 

FOOD

Carnegie Mellon University School of Art Building
The Zebra Lounge
Main Floor, CFA 300 – 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Link to dining locations

Carnegie Mellon University Campus
Multiple cafes and food carts across campus
Map of food court in Jared L. Cohon University Center

Carnegie Museum of Art
The Museum of Art Café
4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

WALKING DISTANCE FOOD RECOMMENDATIONS

Breakfast and all day snacks:
Bagel Factory
420 South Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Lunch and early dinner:
Conflict Kitchen
221 Schenley Dr, Pittsburgh, PA, USA 15213

Dinner and drinks:
Butterjoint
214 N. Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213