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A Conversation with Painter Raphael Eisenberg
Raphael Eisenberg has lived in Pittsburgh for about a decade. He brought with him from Brooklyn, New York almost a century of study, experience, travel, and a deep drive for capturing the layered stories of everyday people through his paintings. Now in his 80s, he continues to paint portraits in a way that feels almost radical in today’s world: asking his sitters to spend three to seven hours with him as he studies their faces, gestures, and essence.
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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.
Arts & Cultural Spotlight |
Brew House Distillery Residency Highlights Importance of Supporting Emerging Artists in Pittsburgh
A bold new exhibition at Brew House Arts features the powerful and personal work of seven emerging artists who spent the past year creating work in the Distillery Residency Program. From installations to photography, their pieces highlight what can happen when artists are given the time, space, and support to really dig into their practice.
ARTIST PROFILE |
Pittsburgh-based Writer Michael E. Sawyer Releases New Biography of Lewis Hamilton, “Motorsports’ Greatest Driver”
Acclaimed author and University of Pittsburgh professor Michael E. Sawyer dives deep into the life and legacy of Formula One’s “greatest driver of all time,” weaving together Lewis Hamilton’s meteoric rise with broader conversations around race, representation, and excellence in elite sports.
Grantee Success Story |
Pittsburgh Latino Magazine: A Year of Growth, Celebrations, and Community Impact
With a bilingual website, print magazine, and a new podcast, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council grantee María Manautou-Matos is championing the region's Latine community.
Healing Through Art: Katina Lee on Creativity and Wellness
Learn about the artistic practice of Pittsburgh-based visual artist and expressive arts coach Katina Lee, who was awarded a Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grant through the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.
Meet Mia St. Clair: Art Model and Artistic Entrepreneur
Mia St. Clair is a Pittsburgh-based fine art model and trailblazer. Mia combines her background in business and passion for the arts community to create inclusive spaces for figurative art models and artists, increasing opportunities and accessibility for the figurative art modeling community.
A Conversation with Alayna Taylor, the Pittsburgh Artist Behind Creature Comforts' Unique Upcycled Jewelry and Wearable Art
Meet Alayna Taylor, the artist behind Creature Comforts, featuring a wide assortment of unique upcycled jewelry and clothing.
Dr. Amber Epps on Humanism and HollyHood
Dr. Amber Epps is a Pittsburgh-based creative with doctorates of education and science, combining concepts of social justice and prison reform with her own life experiences and emotions to create impactful physical and musical projects.
Reflections in Art: A Conversation with Oil Painter Heather Heitzenrater
Join us behind-the-scenes at Homewood's Radiant Hall where Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Intern Ren Aimua joins Pittsburgh-based artist Heather Heitzenrater to learn more about her use of reflection, Mylar, and fantasy.
Exploring Art, Spirituality, and Heritage: A Conversation with Award-Winning Artist Mikael Owunna
Meet Mikael Owunna, a Pittsburgh-based engineer, filmmaker, photographer, and the co-founder and executive director of Rainbow Serpent, a Black LGBTQ creative collective dedicated to promoting and celebrating Black LGBTQ culture.
Manny Dibiachi Talks Music’s Role in Self-Discovery and Social Connection
Meet Manny Dibiachi, a Pittsburgh-based musician and performer who centers underrepresented communities in his work. His years of rhyming, engineering, writing, and performing come together to connect humans by creating authentic depictions of what it means to be a Black, gay musician.
Five Must-Hear Pittsburgh Albums to Stream (for free!) this Black Music Month
In honor of Black Music Month, we’re highlighting the contributions of five remarkable Pittsburgh-based Black musicians available to stream for free through Carnegie Library’s STACKS digital music platform.
Connecting Community and Comedy with Asher O’Briant
Meet Asher O’Briant, a Pittsburgh-based, award-winning screenwriter and comedian dedicated to spreading joy and awareness through his approachable and eccentric personality. His experience as a social worker and community advocate takes root in his activism-centered, inclusive comedy.
Clothed in Creation with Lauryn Parks
Meet Lauryn Parks, the Pittsburgh-based model, painter, and fashion creative behind Bad Bitch Thriftin’
Pittsburgh women artists making HERstory
Join us in applauding some of Pittsburgh’s amazing local women artists excelling in everything from ceramics and songwriting to literary activism and pinball machine upcycling.
12 Pittsburgh Black Visual Artists Worth Your Attention
During our February artist networking event, The Creative Hive, we invited everyone who shared space with us to share their favorite Pittsburgh Black visual artist. From muralists to oil painters, we're highlighting your choices for 12 Black visual artists making an impact in our Pittsburgh community.
Navigating Artistry with “The Urban Explorer”
Meet Deavron Dailey, also known as “The Urban Explorer,” a Pittsburgh-based visual mixed media artist who moved to the Steel City from Detroit, Michigan.
Envisioning a Future in Art with Ifeoma
A Q&A with Ifeoma, a Pittsburgh-based visual artist and illustrator, on her artwork, inspirations, and her evolving style
Shop Local: Gift ideas by Pittsburgh artists
Shop local this holiday season with our curated list of gift ideas created by Pittsburgh-based artists.
