Building Stronger Communities Through Creative Partnerships

Danny Devine Studio believes meaningful arts education is built through relationships.

Since 2021, we have collaborated with schools, nonprofits, artists, businesses, cultural organizations, neighborhood groups, and community leaders throughout Pittsburgh to create programs that inspire creativity, strengthen communities, and expand access to the arts.

Together, these partnerships preserve Danny Devine's creative legacy while creating new opportunities for the next generation of artists, educators, and creative leaders.

Our Partnership Philosophy

Danny Devine Studio believes the strongest creative programs are built collaboratively—not delivered through a one-size-fits-all model.

Every school, nonprofit, neighborhood organization, and community partner has its own goals, challenges, and strengths. Rather than arriving with a predetermined curriculum, we begin by listening to the people we are serving and understanding what each partner hopes to accomplish.

Together, we develop programming that reflects each organization’s mission while drawing upon Danny Devine Studio’s experience in arts education, community engagement, public art, mentorship, and creative workforce development.

Whether we are leading a single workshop, developing a semester-long residency, creating a public mural, or introducing students to apparel production, our goal remains the same: to become a trusted creative partner invested in meaningful and lasting community impact.

How We Partner

Every partnership is different, but our approach remains consistent. Danny Devine Studio works alongside educators, nonprofit leaders, artists, businesses, and neighborhood organizations to create programs that reflect the goals of each partner and the needs of the communities they serve.

Arts Education Workshops

Hands-on creative experiences for schools, nonprofits, libraries, and community organizations.

School Residencies

Multi-week and semester-long programs that build creative confidence through sustained learning.

Public Art & Murals

Collaborative mural projects that engage students and strengthen neighborhood identity.

Screen Printing & Apparel

Career-connected learning through clothing production, design, and creative entrepreneurship.

Youth Workforce Development

Internships, mentorship, and paid work experiences that prepare students for future careers.

Community Events

Interactive exhibitions, live printing experiences, artist talks, and neighborhood celebrations.

Creative Consulting

Helping organizations develop meaningful arts programming that reflects their mission.

Long-Term Collaboration

Building relationships that continue to grow through new programs, partnerships, and shared goals.

Cornerstone Partnerships

Danny Devine Studio has grown through relationships built on trust, shared values, and a commitment to strengthening Pittsburgh through creativity, education, and community engagement. These organizations have each played an important role in shaping our work and continue to influence the direction of our mission.

Daily Bread

Danny Devine's relationship with Daily Bread began years before Danny Devine Studio was established. During his time with the shop, Danny created original hand-drawn artwork and contributed creatively while becoming part of a community that continues to celebrate local artists and independent makers.

Today, Daily Bread remains one of Danny Devine Studio's longest-standing collaborators. The shop serves as a year-round retail home for Danny Devine Studio clothing and prints while also partnering on exhibitions, annual birthday celebrations, educational programming, artist showcases, and community events that introduce new audiences to Danny's artwork and our mission.

New Sun Rising

In November 2022, Danny Devine Studio was approved for fiscal sponsorship through New Sun Rising, providing the organizational infrastructure needed to pursue grants, philanthropic funding, and long-term community initiatives.

Beyond fiscal sponsorship, New Sun Rising has become one of Danny Devine Studio's most valued collaborators. Through the leadership of Executive Director Scott Wolovich, the organization has provided strategic guidance, advocacy, mentorship, and introductions to educators, nonprofit leaders, arts organizations, and funding partners throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Light Education Initiative

Danny Devine Studio's partnership with the Light Education Initiative is built upon a shared belief that creative education can strengthen communities and create meaningful opportunities for young people.

In 2026, the Light Education Initiative funded Danny Devine Studio's collaborative mural project at Northgate High School, helping students work alongside professional artist Scott Brozovich to design and complete a permanent work of public art. As both organizations continue to grow, we look forward to expanding this relationship through future educational programming, artist residencies, community initiatives, and creative opportunities throughout Pittsburgh.

Educational Partners

Danny Devine Studio works with schools, youth organizations, educators, and mentorship programs to create hands-on experiences in visual art, public art, apparel production, entrepreneurship, and workforce development.

Assemble

Graffiti lettering, typography, school-based workshops, Assemble Days, and recurring summer programming with Northgate School District.

Northgate School District

Weekly summer arts programming and a collaborative student mural project at Northgate High School.

Manchester Youth Development Center

Heat press clothing production through the Camp Choice Summer Program beginning in 2025 and continuing in 2026.

Manchester Academic Charter School

The year-long Hot Off the Press clothing production class, meeting weekly throughout the school year.

Pittsburgh Public Schools & Westinghouse High School

Paid student internships through the Learn & Earn Youth Employment Program every fall and spring semester since 2022.

Homeless Children’s Education Fund

Beginning in June 2026, DDS welcomed two interns through the Teen CEO Program for hands-on experience in retail operations and workforce development through Daily Bread × Danny Devine Studio.

Josh Gibson Foundation

Entrepreneurship, mentorship, and introductory screen-printing experiences through the BOYS2MEN Mentorship Program.

Bellevue & Avalon Elementary Schools

Interactive printmaking, Pittsburgh-inspired art projects, Assemble Days programming, and annual participation in Spark Fest.

Creative & Community Partners

Galleries, cultural institutions, retailers, creative businesses, and neighborhood organizations help bring Danny’s artwork and the DDS mission into public life throughout Pittsburgh and beyond.

Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

Collaborated with DDS to present Simply Devine: A Retrospective of Danny Devine in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Mixtape

Presented Dannyland, an immersive summer exhibition exploring Danny’s artwork, graffiti, personal history, and creative world.

Pullproof Studio

Hosted This Magic Moment, an exhibition centered on Danny’s toner transfers, tools, personal effects, and studio practice.

Yinz Coffee

Displayed a collection of Danny’s artwork in its Bloomfield location, introducing his work to new neighborhood audiences.

VaultArt Studio

Hosted DDS’s inaugural original educational program, the four-part Ribbon Script art lesson, in July 2023.

Community College of Allegheny County

Collaborated with DDS and New Sun Rising on an environmental justice printmaking and graffiti writing workshop.

Love, Pittsburgh

Carries Danny Devine art prints across four retail locations, expanding year-round public access to his work.

ReCa

Works with Danny Devine Studio on custom clothing design and print production supporting its programs, events, and community initiatives.

Time Bomb

A longstanding connection to Danny’s artistic history and Pittsburgh’s graffiti community that continues through exhibitions, artist relationships, and creative support.

Creative Network & Community Support

DDS is strengthened by artists, educators, nonprofit leaders, mentors, business owners, and advocates who have contributed creativity, guidance, introductions, encouragement, and friendship.

Artists & Creative Collaborators

Scott Brozovich Max Gonzales Shane Pilster Matt Hunter Matt Thornton Brad Bianchi Brian Brick Brian Gonella Matt Gondek Pat Bruener Dr. Michael Amick Steph Neary Evan Sanders Richard Brown Aaron Regal

Community Leaders, Mentors & Advocates

Scott Wolovich Nina Barbuto Caitlin Bruce Roman Benty Doug Khorey Corey Buckner George Lange Leon Ford Jordan Gilliam Micah Morrison Jeff Evancho Kayleigh Gaborak Ryan Haggerty Patrick Fisher Dennis Henderson Shawna Patterson Nichole Gardner Hassan Sharif

We are grateful to these individuals and the many others who continue to support Danny’s legacy and the growth of Danny Devine Studio.

Looking Ahead

Danny Devine Studio continues to build relationships with schools, nonprofits, artists, businesses, and community leaders who share our belief in the power of creativity.

Together, these collaborations will help expand youth programming, workforce development, public art, exhibitions, and the long-term vision for a permanent community arts center in Pittsburgh.

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