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Sat, Aug 1: Redfishbowl presents Lawrenceville Art Crawl // photo courtesy of Redfishbowl

Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: July 27-August 2

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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Arts leaders, funders, elected officials, and advocates gather at Point Park University for the Arts Council's Policy & Action Roundtable // Photo by Randall Coleman

Advocacy |

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Brings Advocacy Leadership Institute to Southwestern PA

The inaugural six-month program will equip leaders of Southwestern PA arts and culture nonprofits with the knowledge, relationships, and confidence to advocate for the sector.

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Advocacy |

Arts Advocates See First Increase to State Arts Funding in 16 Years

With Pennsylvania’s bipartisan state budget now signed into law, we’re celebrating a big win for arts funding: an additional $1 million will go to the Grants for the Arts line item — the first increase in 16 years.

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Petrichor founder Emma Riva views artwork by Natalie Westbrook // Photo by Zach Hunley

Guest Blog |

Online Arts Magazine Petrichor Expands To Print Publication

Since launching online magazine Petrichor in 2023, Emma Riva has been amplifying the work of Pittsburgh’s art scene through thoughtful reviews and commentary on art, theater, literature, and music. As Emma prepares to expand with a new print publication, we invited her to share more about her next steps, the spirit of collaboration, and some of her favorite recent stories.

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Artistic Jobs & Opportunities July 2026

Jobs and Opportunities |

Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: July 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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Cultural Policy |

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Within his first 24 hours in office, President Trump rescinded many of former President Biden’s previous executive orders.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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Ana Raylander Mártis dos Anjos' “Justiça (2026)” at the Carnegie International // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Arts and Culture |

From a Pink Room to a River of Rum: What Stayed With Us at the Carnegie International

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council team shares which pieces personally resonated with each of them during a tour of the 59th Carnegie International.

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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

Grantmaking |

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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