AMIR RASHIDD

LEGACY ARTS PROJECT

Amir Rashidd has been a mainstay of the Hill District art scene since 1960’s. Mr. Rashidd is a sculptor, poet, gifted storyteller, found-object artist, drummer, and painter. He finds inspiration in nature and the energy of the neighborhood. After decades as an educator, Amir is now the cofounder of Legacy Arts Project, a founder of the Agricultural Academy in Pittsburgh, and maintainer of multiple urban gardens within Pittsburgh.