About atithi
Atithi Studios… Where Creativity Connects!
Located in the heart of the Sharpsburg neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA, Atithi Studios is a one stop shop for artists of any & all disciplines who may be looking for community, opportunity and so much more! The three floor building is dedicated to arts & entertainment with private studios on the second & third floors and a gallery which doubles as a flexible event venue on the first floor.
Our mission is to build a happier community through engagement with the arts. We serve as a creative hub for artists to gather together, while also investing in artists so they have the tools, connections & support they need to excel in their practice, in the hopes they will reinvest that energy back into the community.
Atithi, Bengali for guest, is an ode to Rabindranath Tagore’s story about a boy who chooses the life of a wanderer. It’s a gift to the artist community of Pittsburgh — respite for the artist soul. A place to give & take; to inspire & be inspired
Meet our Team
Sukanta Nag
Founder | Advisor | Investor
Sukanta Nag has extensive experience in the technology and innovation sector, serving in various leadership roles such as Chief Information & Technology Officer at OneTen, Chief Information Officer - HR at Prudential, Chief Innovation Officer at Xerox, and Chief Innovation Officer at Buck Consultants. He has played a crucial part in developing technology strategies and implementing digital solutions for these organizations.
Sukanta applies insights gained from 20+ years as a corporate leader through Atithi to support creatives looking to accelerate their practice through mentorship and opportunities aimed at leveraging business development strategies to add capabilities, create community connections, increase brand awareness and amplify their impact.
Alizah Simek
Studio Director
Alizah Simek is the Studio Director at Atithi, where she leads creative communications and marketing, programming, events, and community engagement. After graduating from SMU’s Meadows School of the Arts, she danced, taught, and choreographed professionally. She brings over seven years of experience across arts and social service nonprofits in Dallas, DC, and Pittsburgh, and also runs her own photography business, Alizah Marie Photography. Alizah is passionate about using the arts to bring people together, uplift the human spirit, and make room for beauty in everyday life.
Mallory Tadaki
Ceramics Coordinator
Mallory Tadaki is the Ceramics Coordinator at Atithi Studios. With a BFA in Ceramics from Pennwest California and years of experience as a multi-medium artist, they bring a passion for creation and community fostered by the exchange of ideas. Mal can always be found playing with mud in one way or another, from harvesting clay out of dried creek beds to big community wood firings, they love every aspect of ceramics and find joy in helping others realize their potential.
Damian Catanza
Podcast Coordinator
Damian Catanza is the podcast coordinator at Atithi Studios, managing podcast studio, live streaming, and video media. A seasoned photojournalist, Damian worked for CNN capturing major events from 9/11 to the Super Bowl. Today, he focuses on telling the stories of Pittsburgh, PA, through his work with Pittsburgh (KDKA- TV).
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