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Tue, June 9: Industry Night! Alumni Mixer & Open House at Tech 25 // Photo courtesy of Tech25

Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 8-14

Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!

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Artistic Jobs and Opportunities June 2026

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Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: June 2026

Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.

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Trump’s Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates

Within his first 24 hours in office, President Trump rescinded many of former President Biden’s previous executive orders. In the days that followed, threats of federal funding cuts caused concerns throughout the arts and culture community. Here, we'll provide a running list of updates as we gather more info on how the new administration is affecting our sector.

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Pittsburgh Center for Arts & Media teaching artist Alison Zapata worked with Pittsburgh Sterrett 6-8 ELA teacher Heather King, 72 students, and families on a mural capturing the process of building community connections. // Photo by Randall Coleman

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Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Asked What the Field Needed. Then It Did Something Else.

A closer look at the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts/Pennsylvania Creative Industries’ new strategic direction, the data behind it, and the path the agency appears determined to pursue despite the feedback it received.

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