Supported by a grant received in August by the Sprout Fund, a local incubator and supporter of "innovative ideas that are catalyzing change in Pittsburgh", the Carrie Furnace Deer Film Project centers around the large sculpture located at the Carrie Furnaces site in Rankin and Swissvale, Pa, which is managed by Rivers of Steel Heritage Corp. The sculpture was created in 1997, when  a group of young Pittsburgh artists completed a yearlong adventure of personal and artistic growth that forever changed their lives. The Carrie Deer 40' sculpture visually embodies Pittsburgh's abandoned industrial sites' return to nature. This documentary is a glimpse into the early experiences of the artists who have become leaders in the Pittsburgh arts community. Surviving 15 years on the abandoned site, the Carrie Deer sculpture is now the central public artwork of the Carrie Furnaces National Historic Landmark and a breathtaking stop on the Carrie Furnaces Tours. The film project will encompass a documentary, workshops and special events centered around the Carrie Deer sculpture and public art in the Pittsburgh area. To participate in the project, send a picture of the Carrie Deer sculpture or your favorite Pittsburgh public art here or visit the project website to learn more. Project team leaders are award-winning producer/writer Sharon Brown and Ron Baraff, Director of Museum Collections & Archives with Rivers of Steel.