Category Meet the KtB Team!
KtB @ Future Tenant Saturday, April 12th
Hi Folks! The cold is nearly gone and all winter long we’ve been reflecting on our experiences with Knit the Bridge. We’re super excited to be hosted by Future Tenant tomorrow night for a discussion about the project and its impact. Everyone is welcome to attend, tomorrow evening, Saturday, April 12th from 6:30-8:30pm, 819 Penn […]
Where to Get Last Minute KtB Gifts
Need a last minute gift for the holidays? KtB still has Bridge Tees, Patches, Buttons, Aprons, Water Bottles and more! Where can you buy these awesome KtB-themed gifts? Knit the Bridge Online Store: Thursday, December 19th is the last to order KtB merch and have it arrive (for sure) before Christmas. Gift Gallery at […]
Gift Gallery at the Plate
Yes, the Plate – the one and only! Remember when it was sweltering hot, way back in the middle of July? The Spinning Plate served as Knit the Bridge’s headquarters as we worked around the clock to knit that bridge. * * On Saturday and Sunday, December 21st and 22nd KtB will be back at […]
Sprout Video Featuring Knit the Bridge
We’re so excited about this short video all about Knit the Bridge – created by Annette Sandberg (of KtB Time-lapse video fame) and sponsored by Sprout! Check it out:
The Spinning (Paper) Plates Awards. And the Winners Are…
Knit the Bridge was the result of thousands of people’s hard work, but there were a handful of folks who showed up practically every day and put in tremendous energy, making KtB a part – full time volunteer job. We thought it’d be appropriate to give out Spinning Plate Awards (named after our dear summer […]
Meet the KtB Team: David Troyer!
Meet David Troyer, another behind the scenes driver of Knit the Bridge. Along with creating the KtB mobile app, David has been a critical cheerleader and supporter throughout the entire journey and has now bravely taken on mailing out indiegogo perks and t-shirt orders. Thank you David for your hard work, calm attitude, and perseverance. […]
Meet the KtB Team: Martha Wasik!
You might not have seen Fiberarts Guild and KtB Team member Martha Wasik before, but you definitely know her work. Martha is the graphic design talent behind Knit the Bridge’s print and graphic materials, which have played a critical role in communicating Knit the Bridge’s vision even before the first panels were stitched. If there’s […]
Meet the KtB Team: Randy Pearson!
Meet Randy Pearson, our behind the scenes, database creator and expert for Knit the Bridge. How did we manage to coordinate 1800+ individuals and keep track of their work and information? Thanks to Randy Pearson and his hard work and expertise, we were able to manage and organize a huge amount of data and respect […]
Meet the KtB Team: Rich Fitzgerald
Knit the Bridge is a large-scale public art project. Alongside all the makers, we worked closely with the Allegheny County Executive’s Office to ensure a safe, secure, and fabulous project. Meet Rich Fitzgerald, Allegheny County Executive and key team member of Knit the Bridge, without whom the project would not have been possible. 1. What […]
How We Finished Knitting the Bridge
(Guest Post by Christina Papp) I heard about Knit the Bridge last summer from my friend, Kitty Spangler. What a cool project! I wanted to get involved, but, as often happens, life got in the way. I finished my colorful panel in the nick of time. Then, just before the big installation weekend, my schedule […]
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