Black Artist Empowerment Grant to Recognize Black Artists and Creatives in Allegheny County
Ashanté Josey, Michael Carroll, and Kahlil Darden are proud to announce the Black Artist Empowerment Grant, which will award 15 individual grants in the amount of $500 each to Black artists and creatives living and working in Allegheny County.Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Releases 2024 Artist Community Survey Report
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has released its 2024 Artist Community Survey Report, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges, accomplishments, and aspirations of artists living and working in the region.Pennsylvania Ranks Among the Top 10 States for Arts Vibrancy
Pennsylvania has secured a place among the top 10 states for the first time in SMU DataArts' second annual Arts Vibrancy State Rankings. Moving from twelfth position in 2023 to ninth in 2024 is a testament to the strength, creativity, and dedication of our state’s arts and culture sector.Honoring the Legacy of Charles “Teenie” Harris
Preservation Pittsburgh and the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission have unveiled a historical marker for late Pittsburgh-based photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris outside of his former home in Homewood. After asking if the building will also be preserved, we now have an update!Protect Arts Nonprofits and the Communities We Serve: Oppose H.R. 9495
This harmful bill would grant the Department of Treasury the authority to label nonprofits as terrorist-supporting organizations—without due process—and revoke their nonprofit status. We must act. Today, we call on you—our stakeholders, partners, and allies—to join us in urging the Senate to oppose H.R. 9495.Honoring 20 Years of Advocacy, Connection, and Change
2025 marks an extraordinary milestone for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council: 20 years of fostering and championing the arts in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Now, we’re asking for your help as we embark on our next chapter. Your donation to the Arts Council helps provide our region's artistic community with the essential tools, funding, and support it needs to keep creating.Morgan Kasprowicz to Leave Role as Director of Research and Cultural Policy at the Arts Council
Morgan Kasprowicz, Director of Research and Cultural Policy, has announced that she will be leaving her position at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council in February 2025. Please join us in celebrating Morgan’s years of dedication and service to the region’s artistic community.Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Awards $354,000 in Pandemic Relief Grants to 118 Artists and Arts Workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has awarded 118 artists and arts workers across Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with $3,000 individual grants, totaling $354,000 in financial relief made possible through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), and the Department of Community and Economic Development.Boost Your Fall Arts Event: Apply for Marketing Support Today!
Receive in-kind marketing support as part of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s upcoming community initiativeLet Us (Re)introduce Ourselves: Announcing the Findings of Our 5-Year Strategic Plan
Let us (re)introduce ourselves: Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's new mission statement. New vision. New values. And more from our 5-year strategic plan.The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Announces New Board Leadership
Beth Bershok and Thomas Agnew will lead the new Board of Directors, which includes four newly announced membersThe Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Goes Remote
After nearly 15 years in Downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has gone remote. The move will help our organization strengthen its financial position and allow our team members to become more agile and meet the arts community where they are.Workhorse Collaborative to lead Arts Council’s strategic plan
The Pittsburgh-based consulting firm will work in partnership with Shannon Parris Consulting on an in-depth strategic planning process and shared services explorationA New Year of Opportunities to Connect and Collectively Strengthen Our Sector
As we prepare to transition from 2023 into 2024, CEO Patrick Fisher highlights some of the changes the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council went through in 2023, some of our key areas of impact from this past calendar year, and some of the next steps we are excited to take in 2024.Mia Hooper named first COO of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
Mia Hooper’s promotion to Chief Operating Officer is just one of the Arts Council’s restructuring efforts following the hiring of CEO Patrick FisherArts and Culture leaders celebrated in Pittsburgh Magazine’s 40 Under 40 awards
Meet the Pittsburgh arts and culture leaders celebrated in this year's 40 Under 40 awardsAnnouncing the Disabled Artists Creative Cohort
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is thrilled to announce the inaugural members of the Disabled Artists Creative Cohort, a newly established paid leadership group of artists and arts professionals who identify as disabled.New public Art on the Walls exhibit opens in Dormont
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is proud to announce a new Art on the Walls exhibit, featuring the work of six regional artists inside the Dormont Municipal Center.Art on the Walls opens new exhibit in Downtown Pittsburgh
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announces a new Art on the Walls exhibit, featuring the work of six regional artists inside the new offices of Turner Construction in Downtown Pittsburgh.Announcing the newest members of the Black Arts Action Committee
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is thrilled to announce the new members of its Black Arts Action Committee, a paid council of Black leaders, arts professionals, and artists.