
Lisa Yancey delivers a keynote at Kelly Strayhorn Theater on May 15, 2025 // Photo by Patrick Fisher
5 Takeaways from Lisa Yancey’s Keynote: Why Culture Is the Key to Thriving Cities

Better Together x Pittsburgh: Celebration of BIPOC Makers // Photo by SaraBeth Post Eskuche
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 19-25

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

Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates Ed Gainey and Corey O'Connor // Photo illustration by Kyrie Bushaw, Gainey photo by Matt Cashore, O'Connor photo provided by campaign
Cultural Policy |
Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidates Pledge Support for Arts and Culture Ahead of Primary Election

To enact change, we must speak with a unified voice and demonstrate our collective power. // Illustration by Mary Tremonte of Mary Mack Prints (@marymackprints), shared with permission from the artist
Demystifying the Arts |
Arts and Culture are Under Attack. Help Us Fight Back.

Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: May 2025

A selection of creative entrepreneurs who received a $2,000 Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grant pose during the Creative Hive at Tech25 on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Grant Announcement |
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Awards $88,000 in State Grants to Creative Business Owners

A large number of Pittsburgh organizations worked together to bring Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, to Pittsburgh for multiple appearances at arts and cultural events // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Demystifying the Arts |
Culture as Civic Infrastructure: Building Our Region's Future Through Cultural Planning

Photo Illustration by Lisa Cunningham
Demystifying the Arts |
When the Arts Are Attacked, Democracy Is at Risk

Announcement |
Announcing the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s First Biannual Report: Milestones, Impact, and a Commitment to Transparency
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 12-18
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 5-11
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: April 28-May 4
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Spotify Playlist |
Pittsburgh Coachella: A Steel City Playlist
Coachella may be over, but we're keeping the festival spirit alive—Pittsburgh-style—with a playlist full of artists with Steel City roots who deserve a main stage moment. Think indie, hip-hop, neo-soul, funk, punk, and genre-bending greatness that turns our bridges into runways and rivers into rave lights.Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: April 21-27
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: April 14-20
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: April 7-13
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: April 2025
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.Demystifying the Arts |
How Intermediaries Amplify Impact and Strengthen Ecosystems
Intermediaries play a crucial but often overlooked role in strengthening the nonprofit ecosystem. Learn more on how organizations like the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council serve as connectors between funders and service providers, providing essential programs, amplifying impact, and ensuring resources are used strategically and equitably.Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: March 31-April 6
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Arts and Culture |
Arts and Culture Spaces in Beaver County
From historic galleries to vibrant performance venues, Beaver County is home to a thriving arts and culture scene that celebrates creativity in all its forms. Whether you're looking to admire fine art, explore hands-on creative workshops, enjoy live music, or take in a captivating stage performance, Beaver County has something for every art enthusiast.COMMUNITY MARKETING INITIATIVE |
Boost Your Arts & Culture Event: Apply for Marketing Support Today!
Arts and cultural organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh region can now apply for in-kind marketing support this spring as part of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s community marketing initiative.Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: March 24-30
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Spotify Playlist |
Pittsburgh Playlist: Happy Sunshine
This month's Pittsburgh playlist is a bright, feel-good mix to help celebrate the arrival of warmer weather while streaming great tunes from local favorites.Demystifying the Arts |
Affordable Housing for Artists: A New Opportunity for Artists in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
The rapid appreciation of housing in Pittsburgh has made it increasingly difficult for artists to afford living and working spaces, raising concerns about the erosion of the city’s creative fabric. However, an opportunity has emerged to help artists secure stable, affordable housing in Downtown Pittsburgh.Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: March 17-23
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Arts Advocacy |
Investing in Pittsburgh’s Arts Ecosystem: A Call to Action for Public and Philanthropic Support
Learn more about a tour the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council hosted for representatives from the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and local philanthropy, visiting four nonprofit arts organizations: Pittsburgh Glass Center, Union Project, Contemporary Craft, and Radiant Hall.Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: March 10-16
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: March 2025
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.Demystifying the Arts |
Where Arts and Sports Collide: Seizing Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft Moment
We often think of the arts as either in competition with or in contention against sports, but the truth is that arts and sports have more in common than they have in difference. Ahead of Pittsburgh hosting the NFL Draft in 2026, CEO Patrick Fisher shares ideas that could bring Pittsburgh’s arts sector into the heart of the upcoming National Football League experience.