The Original Magazine (also known as The Original) is a semiannual magazine covering the arts scene in Pittsburgh.[2] Founded in 2006 by Elana Schlenker as a nonprofit organization, The Original is supported by the Sprout Fund, and grants from various departments at the University of Pittsburgh, and The Original Hot Dog Shop.[2] Printed copies are distributed free of charge throughout the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, including coffee shops, art galleries, and bookstores.[3] The staff, mostly students, numbers around 50.[1] The magazine publishers hold an annual "Arts and Crap Fair", allowing local artists to showcase and sell their work.[4]
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| Categories | arts and culture |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Semi-annual |
| Circulation | 5,000 |
| Founder | Elana Schlenker[1] |
| Founded | 2006[1] |
| Country | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Language | English |
| Website | http://www.originalmag.com |
Over 300 people attended the magazine's 2007 issue's release party.[5] The magazine's cover and table of contents design has received awards from the College Media Advisers.[1][3] The magazine was displayed by the Pittsburgh American Institute of Graphic Arts during CONTEXT 2007, its annual graphic design showcase.[3] In 2007, the University of Pittsburgh Student Government named The Original the "Best New Student Group".[3]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Moore, Anthony M. (January 14, 2008). "The Original Magazine Showcases Local Artists". Pitt Chronicle.
- ^ a b "Supporters Contact". The Originalurl=http://www.originalmag.com/supportorscontact.html.
- ^ a b c d "The Original Magazine - 2008/09 Advertising Kit" (PDF). The Original.
- ^ "Original arts, crafts and crap to buy and sell". The Pitt News. April 10, 2008.
- ^ Ginsburg, Sam (Spring 2008). "The Other "O"". Pitt Magazine.
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