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Fiberart International 2025 // Photo of Britny Wainwright’s Embedded Relationships, 2024, courtesy of Contemporary Craft

Weekly Events |

Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: June 16-22

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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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Within his first 24 hours in office, President Trump rescinded many of former President Biden’s previous executive orders.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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Horses & Foxes Performance in Studio A at Pittsburgh’s WQED // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Demystifying the Arts |

May in Motion: A Glimpse of Pittsburgh’s Creative Pulse

In this month’s Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher shares a glimpse into the people, places, and events that shaped the region’s creative energy throughout May. From multidisciplinary performances and powerful exhibitions to neighborhood art projects and community-driven festivals, the month was filled with meaningful encounters and artistic expression.

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Jobs and Opportunities |

Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: June 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.

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Pittsburgh-based artist, DJ, printmaker, educator, & organizer, Mary Tremonte // Photo courtesy of marymacktremonte.org

Artist Profile |

A Conversation with Artist, DJ, Printmaker, Educator, and Organizer Mary Tremonte

We featured Mary Tremonte's artwork in our recent blog post that called for community action in the wake of devastating arts and culture funding cuts by the Trump administration. Mary's work played an important role in not only capturing the spirit of the call but visually commanding the attention needed for this communal action. That is the space that Mary's art often occupies: equal parts powerful and playful, an invitation and also a directive.

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