Pittsburgh Opera’s Woman with Eyes Closed // Photo by David Bachman Photography
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: April 21-27
Cultural Policy |
Trump’s Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates
Photo Illustration by Lisa Cunningham
Demystifying the Arts |
When the Arts Are Attacked, Democracy Is at Risk
Shyann Maragh’s “Overthinking for Breakfast,” on exhibit at On the Edge Of // Photo by Chris Uhren
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: April 14-20
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: April 2025
Demystifying the Arts |
How Intermediaries Amplify Impact and Strengthen Ecosystems
Inside Local 724 Studio // Photo by @mean_joe_photos
Arts and Culture |
Arts and Culture Spaces in Beaver County
Spotify Playlist |
Pittsburgh Playlist: Happy Sunshine
The Ohringer Gallery features artwork from current and past artist residents including Cue Perry, Natiq Jalil, and Kiarra Melodi // Photo courtesy of Cue Perry
Demystifying the Arts |
Affordable Housing for Artists: A New Opportunity for Artists in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District
Announcement |
Announcing the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s First Biannual Report: Milestones, Impact, and a Commitment to Transparency
Pittsburgh-based artist Alecia Dawn Young speaks to public officials and supporters about her work at the Union Project during a trolley tour to four nonprofit arts organizations // Photo by Patrick Fisher
Arts Advocacy |
Investing in Pittsburgh’s Arts Ecosystem: A Call to Action for Public and Philanthropic Support
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Announcement |
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Expands Team to Further Support Artistic Community
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is thrilled to introduce the region’s artistic community to two new team members who will help expand the nonprofit’s membership and communication offerings.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: March 3-9
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 |
Snowy Nights & City Lights – A Pittsburgh Winter Playlist
Whether you're braving the cold, enjoying a quiet night in, or dreaming of sunnier days, this hip-hop and R&B heavy playlist captures the serene beauty of snowy streets, neon reflections on the rivers, and the energy of the city at night, blending wintery vibes with hints of warmth and anticipation for a Pittsburgh spring.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: February 24-March 2
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Grant Announcement |
Black Artist Empowerment Grant Announces Award Recipients
Ashanté Josey, Michael Carroll, and Kahlil Darden are proud to announce the 15 artists who will be awarded with a Black Artist Empowerment Grant, an initiative designed to uplift and support Black artists and creatives in Allegheny County.
Demystifying the Arts |
Pittsburgh: An Emerging Global Hub for Craft Excellence
Pittsburgh—celebrated for its legacy arts institutions, thriving artistic talent, and industrial ingenuity—is poised to become a national and international destination for craft.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: February 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!
Guest Blog |
Pittsburgh’s Independent Music Industry Needs Your Help
With Pittsburgh losing a number of beloved live music venues, local music fan and promoter Adam Valen offers insights on how the community can support and sustain the city's independent music scene.
Weekly Events |
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: February 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!
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.
Jobs and Opportunities |
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: February 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 |
Standing Together in Uncertain Times: The Arts as a Pathway to Justice and Freedom
In Demystifying the Arts, CEO Patrick Fisher speaks of wrestling with the same unsettling questions that many of you are facing. The world feels more uncertain than ever. Policies once designed to protect our most vulnerable are being dismantled. Harmful ideologies, once whispered in the shadows, are now openly expressed and legitimized through legislation. But, as Patrick shares, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's commitment remains unwavering.
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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: February 3-9
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 27-February 2
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 Spaces in Greene County
Discover arts and culture spaces in Greene County, including artistic offerings at Waynesburg University, music venues, and more.
Demystifying the Arts |
Graffiti as a Cultural Bridge: Lessons from Pittsburgh and Beyond
What if communities viewed graffiti as a form of cultural expression rather than criminal activity? Graffiti is an artform worth celebrating and embracing into city's cultural identities. Here are 10 actionable ways to support graffiti and street artists who are often unsung heroes within their neighborhoods.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 20-26
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Pittsburgh Playlist: Frosted Frequencies
Inspired by January's icy elegance and energy, this electronic-heavy playlist blends chill, ethereal sounds with upbeat, pulsating tracks to reflect the duality of winter's stillness and the momentum of a new year.
Guest Blog |
How Arts Organizations Can Better Prepare for Federal and State Funding
Faith Collins, Community Capacity Coordinator at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, provides arts and culture organizations with the knowledge they need to achieve funding from federal and state grants.
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Awards $180,000 in Grants to 36 Regional Organizations through the Creative Sector Flex Fund
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is proud to announce the 36 Southwestern Pennsylvania organizations awarded with a total of $180,000 to support arts and culture work and programming as part of the Creative Sector Flex Fund grant program.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 13-19
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
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.
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.
Demystifying the Arts |
Rethinking Engagement Strategies with New Technologies
Welcome to Demystifying the Arts, a new arts & culture column from Patrick Fisher, CEO at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: January 6-12
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: January 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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 23-January 5
The holiday season is here, and we’re packing two weeks of must-see events into one roundup! Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s top picks, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more to carry you into the New Year!
20 Ways to Support Living and Working Artists
As the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council approaches its 20th anniversary, we’re reflecting on two decades of work supporting the artists who bring creativity to, and tell the story of, our region. Here, we’ve identified 20 practical ways that individuals and organizations can take action to support visual, performing, and literary artists in our region.
Spotify Playlist: Deck the Yinzer Halls
Your favorite timeless classics, covered by local musicians and bands, plus a few new tunes, too: Whether you're trimming the tree, hosting a party, or just cozying up with a cup of hot cocoa, these hometown hits will bring a touch of Pittsburgh pride to your holiday season.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 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!
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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 9-15
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
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.
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: December 2024
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.
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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: December 2-8
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 25-December 1
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: Acoustic Pittsburgh
Let the gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics of the acoustic songs in this month's playlist serve as a backdrop for moments of reflection and relaxation—something we can use a bit of as the leaves fall and the bustling holiday season comes at us in full force.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 18-24
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
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.
The Arts Must Be Protected: Our Post-Election Commitment
In the week following the election, we have seen online and heard in conversation how many of you are grappling with a profound mix of emotions—concern, fear, frustration, and exhaustion. We recognize the very real fear that many of us—particularly Black, immigrant, femme, queer, and disabled artists—are carrying. We want to affirm this: The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is committed to ensuring that the arts—and the freedom to create and express—remain protected and supported as foundational pillars of a healthy, thriving democracy.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 11-17
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: November 2024
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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 4-10
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 28-November 3
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 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!
Your vote in local, state, and federal elections impacts the arts. Here’s how.
Have you ever wondered how your vote this November can impact the arts? We're sharing some of the many ways our elected officials can impact the arts and culture sector, plus a list of recommended election guides to check out before you head to the polls.
Spotify Playlist: Music Sounds Better Outside
Outdoor event season in the City of Bridges is quickly coming to an end. Before the next Pittsburgh winter makes its descent, heighten your next tailgate, concert pregame, festival, or open-air affair with the following tunes that include selections that will both wind you up and cool you down.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 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!
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: October 7-13
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: October 2024
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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 30-October 6
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Four Must-See Pittsburgh-Based Projects at This Year’s Art Book Fair
Learn more about a few of the many exciting projects that will be on display at this year's Pittsburgh Art Book Fair at the Carnegie Museum of Art.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 23-29
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Spotify Playlist: Autumn in Pittsburgh
As pumpkin spice, knit sweaters, and crisp air make their descent, so does the time of introspection and cozy entertainment. Whether you’re headed for a long walk in the park or apple picking, hunkering down at home, puzzling, or reading a book, this playlist is the perfect backdrop to your favorite fall activity — just try not to get too lost in your thoughts.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 16-22
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 9-15
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
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.
September Jobs & Opportunities
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.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 2-8
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
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 initiative
Arts and Culture Spaces in Washington County
Washington County is just southwest of Pittsburgh! Established in 1781, Washington County has centuries of history and culture that have molded its people and arts and culture spaces, including the arts, music, museums, theaters, and more.
Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 26-September 1
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!
Let 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.
Pittsburgh Arts and Culture Events: August 19-25
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring DJ sets, poetry readings, live concerts, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: August 12-18
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art workshops, tribute bands, festivals, and more!
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.
Now Open: The 2024 Greater Pittsburgh Arts Community Surveys
Learn more about the Artist Community Survey and how we're providing better state benchmarking and advocacy opportunities for arts leaders across the Commonwealth by merging our Organization Survey with PA Culture Check.
Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: August 2024
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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: August 5-11
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring workshops, author talks, music performances, and more!
New Research from Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Finds Racial Inequities in Arts Funding
A Second Look: Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh, supported in part by a National Endowments for the Arts’ research grant, is a 5-year follow-up to the Arts Council’s 2018 Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh report and explores if, how, and in what ways arts grantmaking in Greater Pittsburgh has progressed toward distributive justice.
Pittsburgh Art Events: July 29-August 4
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring exhibition openings, dance workshops, musicals, and more!
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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: July 22-28
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art gallery crawls, book clubs, networking events, and more!
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.
Dormont Concert Venue Unites Community from a Backyard Parking Pad
The Parking Pad, located on a literal parking pad in the backyard of Amy Kline and Stefan Flower's Dormont home, is perhaps one of the coziest, most intimate venues in the region.
Pennsylvania budget is a blow to state arts sector
In this op-ed, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council CEO Patrick Fisher expresses disappointment after seeing that the 2024-25 Pennsylvania budget was signed off with no increase to state arts funding.
Pittsburgh Art Events: July 15-21
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring local plays, beginner artist workshops, dj sets, and more!
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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: July 8-14
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring music festivals, open mics, networking events, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: July 2024
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.
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.
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 members
Pittsburgh Art Events: July 1-7
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring artist workshops, heritage festivals, improv shows, and more!
The 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.
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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: June 24-30
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring arts workshops, comedy shows, film screenings, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: June 17-23
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring Juneteenth celebrations, art workshops, open mics, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: June 10-16
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring comedy shows, artist meet-&-greets, film screenings, and more!
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.
Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: June 2024
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 arts-related opportunities.
Pittsburgh Art Events: June 3-9
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring the return of Three Rivers Arts Festival, book launches, arts workshops, flea markets, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: May 27-June 2
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring drag performances, arts festivals, comedy shows, and more!
Coming This Summer: Grant Opportunities for Artists and Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening dates for two upcoming arts and culture grants, offering funding opportunities for individual artists and arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
Celebrate Pittsburgh Pride: Our Ultimate Guide to Must-See LGBTQ+ Arts and Culture Festivities
Explore the wide variety of arts and culture events Pittsburgh has to offer with our 2024 Pride Listicle, featuring LGBTQ+ fashion shows, concerts, youth events, queer proms, drag performances galore, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: May 20-26
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring comedy shows, local film screenings, burlesque performances, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: May 13-19
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a free music fest, arts workshops, children’s theater, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: May 6-12
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a free music fest, art exhibits, a family friendly community day, and more!
Where to Find Pittsburgh Performing Arts Rehearsal Spaces
Looking for somewhere to rehearse an upcoming performance? Whether it’s dance, theater, or performance art, check out our list of arts-friendly spaces that are available for rent to help ensure the success of your next event.
Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: May 2024
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 arts-related opportunities.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announces end of Art on the Walls program
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announces the forthcoming end of Art on the Walls, a professional development program providing exhibition opportunities for emerging and mid-career visual artists.
Pittsburgh Art Events: April 29-May 5
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring public art, opera, Latin tango, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: April 22-28
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring block parties, a student film fest, Art All Night, a potter’s tour, and more!
Grants Totaling $88,000 in State Funding Awarded to Local Creative Entrepreneurs
Forty-four Southwestern Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $88,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program.
Pittsburgh Art Events: April 15-21
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring touring musicals, comedy sets, installation art, and more!
Clothed in Creation with Lauryn Parks
Meet Lauryn Parks, the Pittsburgh-based model, painter, and fashion creative behind Bad Bitch Thriftin’
An Update on Our Strategic Plan: Seeking Your Input
In collaboration with Workhorse Collaborative and Shannon Parris Consulting, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is developing a transformative strategic plan to propel our organization forward. Guided by our commitment to transparency and accountability in this process, we are sharing what we’ve learned so far and how we plan to proceed.
How to Apply for an Arts Grant
The hardest part of being an artist should be making art, not writing grants. We compiled a list of tips to help make applying for an arts grant a little easier.
Pittsburgh Art Events: April 8-14
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring lecture series, opera, drag murder mysteries, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: April 2024
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 arts-related opportunities.
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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: April 1-7
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring experimental performances, hot glass workshops, classical music shows, lectures on soul food, and tons of visual art!
Arts Council pushes for $5.4M boost to state arts funding on PA Arts Advocacy Day
During this year's Pennsylvania Arts Advocacy Day, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council met with legislators and their staff to advocate for a $5.4 million increase to state arts funding. See who we met with, how we supported our argument, and what you can do to help.
Pittsburgh Art Events: March 25-31
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring Queer documentary storytelling, community yoga in an art gallery, a student-run fashion show, and more!
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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: March 18-24
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring workshops, art exhibits, traditional South Indian dance, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: March 11-17
Explore the region’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring Pittsburgh illustrators’ reactions to AI, exciting dance performances, a local tribute to Tina Turner, and more!
Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: March 2024
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings and opportunities at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national remote arts-related positions
Pittsburgh Art Events: March 4-10
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art workshops, poetry readings, opera performances, and more!
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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: February 26-March 4
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring Ukrainian dubstep, hipster dramedies, Celtic dance, and more!
Pittsburgh Black musicians you should be streaming
We’re celebrating Pittsburgh’s fantastic Black musicians! From one of “NPR Music’s Artists to Watch” to a DJ creating a “safe space for artists to build communities,” check out our list of 13 Black musicians making (sound) waves in Pittsburgh.
$150,000 in Grants Awarded to 30 Regional Arts Organizations
The grant program provides $5,000 grants to arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with average annual revenues between $10,000 - $200,000.
Pittsburgh Art Events: February 19-25
Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring collage photography, music paired with artistic projections, Shrek improv, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: February 12-18
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring burlesque, documentary premieres, original dance performances, and more!
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
Pittsburgh Art Events: February 5-11
This week’s event recommendations feature post-punk jazz, the Beatles, K-POP dancing, and more!
Job Listing Round Up: February 2024
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the region's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as local calls for artists and auditions.
Pittsburgh Art Events: January 29-February 4
This week’s arts and culture recommendations include exciting art exhibits, hilarious musicals, Lunar New Year celebrations, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: January 22-28
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an exhibit highlighting contemporary printmaking, jazz performances, photography celebrating local parks, and more!
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 exploration
Pittsburgh Art Events: January 15-21
Explore Pittsburgh’s incredible arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring MLK Day celebrations, local artists working with AI, a family-friendly theatrical performance showcasing the compelling story of Rosa Parks, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: January 8-14
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an international film festival, a performance combining orchestral music and visual art, and more!
Job Listing Round Up: January 2024
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the region's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as local calls for artists and auditions.
Pittsburgh Art Events: January 1-7
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, films, concerts, and more!
A 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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: December 25-31
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring Kwanzaa celebrations, a magical holiday show, New Year parties, and more!
Shop Local: Pittsburgh gift cards for cultural experiences, arts workshops, and more
Still stuck searching for a perfect gift for that person on your list who’s impossible to shop for? Whether you’re in need of a gift for an artist or trying to pick out a present for someone who loves going to concerts, we’ve created a curated list of Pittsburgh arts and culture gift cards for last-minute, stress-free gifts that will keep on giving well into the new year.
Pittsburgh Art Events: December 18-24
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring Latin American holiday music, a Festivus guitar night, WQED favorite Rick Sebak, and more!
Shop Local: Pittsburgh shops for art lovers
Shop local with our curated list of local shops and galleries where you can peruse a bunch of rad arts and culture offerings, ensuring you'll not only find something for everyone on your list, but items from Pittsburgh businesses that you’ll feel good about supporting.
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 Fisher
Shop Local: Gift ideas by Pittsburgh artists
Shop local this holiday season with our curated list of gift ideas created by Pittsburgh-based artists.
Pittsburgh Art Events: December 11-17
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring holiday workshops, Krampus, ballet performances, and more!
Latin American Cultural Center exhibit in Pittsburgh moves local Mexican immigrant
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council intern Soren de-Niz visits the Mexican Masks exhibit at the Latin American Cultural Center with their mother, Chelo Cruz
Job Listing Round Up: December 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the region's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as local calls for artists and auditions.
Pittsburgh Art Events: December 4-10
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a new opera that blends Chinese and Western traditions, multiple versions of The Nutcracker, an interactive inflatable sculpture for all ages, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: November 27-December 3
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring holiday markets, classic performances, art exhibits, and more!
Pittsburgh theater artists aim to put queer community in the “Spotlight”
New monthly "LGBTQ+ theatre jam session" builds community for queer artists.
Pittsburgh Art Events: November 20-26
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an exhibit of paintings exploring the history and culture of Black Americans, a symphonic concert inspired by hope, a meet-up for LGBTQ+ theater artists, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: November 13-19
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a play about three small-time hustlers, circus performers tackling The Nutcracker, a family dance party, and more!
Arts 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 awards
Job Listing Round Up: November 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local auditions and calls for artists
Pittsburgh Art Events: November 6-12
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an exhibit celebrating art and food, a huge film festival, an open house with a celebrity photographer, and more!
How audio description equipment helps make arts more accessible in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh’s art scene is full of a wide variety of performances providing entertainment for audiences across the region. But options for patrons with vision impairment are often limited and they’ve long been unable to fully experience the shows as they’re intended. Nathan Ruggles, a seasoned audio describer in Pittsburgh, says it’s important for visually impaired persons to have the same ability to enjoy performances as their sighted peers.
Meet the artist: A Conversation with Frank Harris
Meet Frank Harris, the Pittsburgh artist behind the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's Steel City twist on Edvard Munch's "Scream"
Pittsburgh Art Events: October 30-November 5
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an exhibition of local contemporary photography, a two-day festival of blues music, a punk rock flea market, and more!
Pittsburgh ranked 15th among 20 most arts-vibrant large communities in the nation
The 8th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index from SMU DataArts Compiles List of 40 Most Vibrant Arts Communities Across the U.S., Based on Measures of Per Capita Supply, Demand, and Government Support for the Arts
New research shows arts and culture builds a stronger economy in Allegheny County
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is excited to publish the results from Arts and Economic Prosperity 6, a year-long study of Allegheny County nonprofit arts and culture impact in partnership with Americans for the Arts.
Pittsburgh artists become roadside attractions in Warhol Museum campaign
The Andy Warhol Museum's "Join the Family" brand campaign celebrates creatives who have strongly contributed to Pittsburgh's artistic community.
Pittsburgh Art Events: October 23-29
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring an immersive Cinderella performance, an exhibit embracing Afro-futurism, textile work by Turkish and Ukrainian Immigrants, and more!
Pittsburgh Art Events: October 16-22
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, including a “deeply emotional” exhibit connecting guests to the history of the Holocaust, a theater performance featuring a group of time-traveling misfits, a dance production spotlighting three world premieres by female choreographers, and more.
Pittsburgh Art Events: October 9-15
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring gallery openings, theater performances, and more.
Job Listing Round Up: October 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local auditions and calls for artists
12 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Pittsburgh
Celebrate Hispanic culture and support local Latinx artists with our list of 12 Pittsburgh-area events and exhibits happening through the end of Hispanic Heritage Month
Pittsburgh Art Events: October 2-8
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring festivals, gallery openings, theater performances, and more.
Announcing 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.
Pittsburgh Art Events: September 25-October 1
Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring gallery openings, theater performances, and more.
Celebrate Native American heritage at 44th Annual Pow Wow in Dorseyville
The Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center's annual Pow Wow offers community building, entertainment, and knowledge sharing.
A celebration of Downtown Pittsburgh’s Harris Theater
With screenings showing a wide assortment of incredible contemporary, foreign, and classic films, the Harris Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh is a gem.
Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a Syrian refugee girl, comes to Pittsburgh
Little Amal, a 12-foot puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, is visiting Pittsburgh for “a celebration of art, hope and shared humanity that aims to unite communities and refocus attention on the urgent needs of refugees, immigrants and asylum seekers, and to highlight the rich cultures and contributions immigrants bring with them.”
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.
Gallery exhibits featuring climate justice, femininity, queer identities, and more
Don't miss these five gallery exhibits featuring themes of climate justice, femininity, queer identities, and more
Job Listing Round Up: September 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local auditions and calls for artists
Don’t sleep on Sharpsburg’s emerging art scene
The community of Sharpsburg is collaboratively implementing a series of placekeeping initiatives, with creativity and the arts being a central component. Here are a few of the art spaces – and artists! – we believe should be on your radar.
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.
The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh seek new talent
The Harmony Singers of Pittsburgh, a South Hills nonprofit with the mission "to provide family entertainment through song and dance," is looking to rebuild an audience.
Uncumber Theatrics guarantees to please with disease-themed shadow puppet show
A shadow play about "fleas, disease, and a girl named Louise" is sure to please audiences when Uncumber Theatrics brings "Wee Beasties" to the Bitz Opera Factory
A salute to Pittsburgh’s creative community on National Nonprofit Day
Join the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council in showing your appreciation for Pittsburgh’s arts and culture sector in honor of National Nonprofit Day
Former Italian artist looking for big break in Pittsburgh art scene
Fabrizio Gerbino, a classically trained Italian sculptor and painter, has called Pittsburgh home since the early 2000s. The wide range of artwork visible in his McKees Rocks studio showcases his many talents.
“Expect to dance”: Live DJ set pairs up with 40-piece orchestra
Four DJs will accompany a live 40-piece orchestra during The Moment at This is Red.
5 Questions with Art on the Walls artist Katie Koenig
Learn more about Katie Koenig, one of the three artists featured in Eleven Stanwix’s new Art on the Walls exhibition program, which brings the work of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council members to unconventional spaces throughout the region.
Barrel & Flow, the “best beer festival in America,” celebrates Black brews – and Black artists
Barrel & Flow Fest, recently named the best beer festival in America by USA Today readers, is internationally known for its celebration of Black-owned breweries. But even if you don't drink alcohol, there's still plenty to celebrate. Namely, the amazing Black artists helping to also make Barrel & Flow one of the best arts fests around.
Little Lake Theatre celebrates 75 years in Canonsburg
Little Lake Theatre, a community theater in South Canonsburg, is celebrating its 75th anniversary season this year.
Job Listing Round Up: August 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local calls for art and artists
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council partners with Jazzspace Consulting
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is proud to announce a partnership with Jazzspace Consulting for its second iteration of Pittsburgh’s Racial Equity in the Arts report.
Hill Dance Academy Theatre empowers students to pursue careers in Black dance
Learn more about the Hill Dance Academy Theatre, which provides professional-level training in Black dance traditions, history, culture, and aesthetics.
Advocacy success story: $650,000 in arts-related funding saved
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is proud to announce that Pittsburgh City Council has prevented the reallocation of $650,000 in funds that were designated from the American Rescue Plan to support arts-related pandemic recovery efforts. We extend our gratitude to the artists, arts organizations, and arts appreciators who joined us in collectively advocating for this important issue.
In memory of Sue Mencher, 1960-2023
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is heartbroken to share the news that Sue Mencher, beloved coworker, friend, and the all-time longest serving employee of the Arts Council, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, July 29, following a battle with lung cancer.-
Advocacy alert: Ask Pittsburgh City Council not to cut the ARPA “Support for the Arts” Funds
Pittsburgh City Council is set to vote on a series of changes to its American Rescue Plan spending plan, including cutting $650k from the $2 million “support for the arts” line. 
5 Questions with Art on the Walls artist Brian Sesack
Learn more about photographer Brian Sesack, one of the three artists featured in Eleven Stanwix’s new Art on the Walls exhibition program which brings the work of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council members to unconventional spaces throughout the region.
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council commits to no longer share job openings without salary info
It’s time for arts and culture organizations to collectively champion pay equity and transparency.
Four free Downtown exhibits worth a visit during this week's Gallery Crawl
Don't miss these four free exhibits during this week's Gallery Crawl in Downtown Pittsburgh.
Alumni Theater Company brings authenticity to Disney's 'Descendants'
Alumni Theater Company, a company with a mission to create bold theatrical work that gives a fresh voice to the experience of young Black artists, brings Disney's "Descendants" to the New Hazlett Theater stage.
How can an arts service organization best support the arts? What we learned from a recent discussion between our members and local elected officials
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council was honored to host a discussion last week between elected officials and arts organizations from across the region. The event, held at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, focused on how our government can better understand and support the Greater Pittsburgh arts sector, but ended up teaching our staff important lessons on how we can personally work on better serving the community.
Stage 62 brings “hilarious” musical to Carnegie
Stage 62, a nonprofit theater company with a mission to unite the community in the joy of producing quality theater for all ages, brings the hilarious 'Something Rotten' to Carnegie.
Two new gallery exhibits showcase Pittsburgh artists in unconventional spaces
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Art on the Walls program has unveiled two new exhibits in Downtown Pittsburgh, featuring the work of nine Pittsburgh-based artists on display inside Eleven Stanwix’s office building.
Five Pittsburgh art exhibitions worth your attention
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is committed to amplifying the work of the artists it serves. Here are five Pittsburgh art exhibitions we recently attended that we believe are worthy of your attention.
5 Questions with Art on the Walls artist Polly Whitehorn
Learn more about Polly Whitehorn, one of the three featured artists in Eleven Stanwix’s new Art on the Walls exhibition program, which brings the work of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council members to unconventional spaces throughout the region.
Visiting dance company to bring training program to Pittsburgh teaching artists and joy to the city’s military families
A new training program heading to the Steel City this August will help Pittsburgh teaching artists learn how to make activities like dance more inclusive to a wider range of abilities and cultures.
Meet Pittsburgh portrait artist Dan O’Donnell
Meet Pittsburgh artist Dan O'Donnell, aka Faj, who is once again creating beautiful portraits after a 40-year break from painting
Job Listing Round Up: July 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? Don't miss our latest list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local calls for art and artists
June recap: 5 Pittsburgh-based artists worth your attention
From large-scale sculptors to textile-based artists, Patrick Fisher has met with an incredible number of Pittsburgh artists and arts organizations who graciously opened their doors to him during his first month as the new CEO of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. Here, we share five of those artists we think are worth your attention.
How successful artists best support their behind-the-scenes teams
Erin O’Neill, the manager of Art on the Walls at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, previews his upcoming virtual workshop featuring tips on how successful artists can best support arts professionals behind the scenes
Rivals turn to lovers in South Park Theatre’s production of "She Loves Me"
Learn about the latest production from South Park Theatre, an organization with the mission to "provide quality, affordable theater while encouraging participation and involvement in the arts."
Mikael Owunna brings impressive new public art to The Pop District
A new public art installation outside The Andy Warhol Museum features the work of Nigerian American, Pittsburgh-based multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, and engineer Mikael Owunna
Renaissance City Choir finds strength in community
Renaissance City Choir, the only LGBTQIA+ and allies choral group in Western Pennsylvania, is open to anyone, regardless of prior singing experience.
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures welcomes celebrated authors to the Steel City
Hear from a long list of notable authors during this year's impressive Ten Evenings series at Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures.
Throughline Theatre brings “fun and funky” Chekhov show to Carnegie
Throughline Theatre's Artistic Director J. Cody Spellman talks about the company's upcoming production of "Uncle Vanya" and why he’s thrilled for audiences to see the theater’s adaptation of the Chekhov hit.
Must-have info for makers interested in applying to Handmade Arcade’s 2023 Holiday Market
Helpful tips for makers interested in applying to this year's Holiday Market, straight from Handmade Arcade’s Executive Director Tricia Brancolini-Foley
Meet the latest round of Emerging Artists at this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival
Meet the latest round of artists who were given the opportunity to showcase their work as part of the Emerging Artist Sponsorship Program at this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Job Listing Round Up: June 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local calls for art and artists
Meet the first four Emerging Artists at this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival
Meet the first four artists who were given the opportunity to showcase their work as part of the Emerging Artist Sponsorship Program at this year's Three Rivers Arts Festival.
Introducing the Learning and Leadership Committee for the Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is proud to announce the Learning and Leadership Committee that will guide its next round of Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh research.
How to advocate for the arts in Pittsburgh
Members of our arts community hold creative and unique perspectives on how to make our city great. But how can you make sure you're heard? Here are some ways you can help advocate for the arts in Pittsburgh.
Job Listing Round Up: May 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local calls for art and artists
Primary election 2023: Allegheny County Executive candidates on the arts
How important are the arts to the candidates for Allegheny County's top elected official? Ahead of the 2023 primary election, we asked each candidate, "How have the arts impacted your life, and will this impact your administration if elected?"
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announces 'dynamic' new CEO
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is thrilled to announce the appointment of Patrick Fisher as its next CEO. Fisher, who most recently served as executive director of Erie Arts & Culture, succeeds Mitch Swain who announced his plans to retire in August 2022.
Job Listing Round Up: April 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local calls for art and artists
American Sign Language resources in honor of Deaf History Month
In celebration of Deaf History Month, we're sharing a list of American Sign Language resources from Certified Deaf Interpreter Megan Wetzel.
Arts Council thanks Larry Castner for 10 years of service
Larry Castner, the manager of volunteer services at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council since 2013, has announced his retirement.
Therapeutic Spaces receives $65,000 from Staunton Farm Foundation to support mental health of Black and Brown artists
Artist Talk, Therapeutic Spaces has received a generous grant of $65,000 from the Staunton Farm Foundation to support its series of workshops for Black and Brown artists experiencing mental health challenges in Allegheny County.
Grants Totaling $50,000 in State Funding Awarded to Local Creative Businesses
Twenty-six Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $50,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants are used to start or operate a creative business in addition to providing access to free business consultations through local providers.
Job Listing Round Up: March 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? We found job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as calls for artists.
Job Listing Round Up: February 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? Our staff regularly collects job descriptions in the community, as well as calls for artists.
Nominate a member of the Southwest PA arts community to guide the Arts Council’s next round of racial equity in arts funding research!
Collaboration is key in making change. That’s why the Arts Council is seeking your nominations for the Learning and Leadership Committee that will guide the design, analysis, and reporting of its upcoming racial equity in arts funding research.
Job Listing Round Up: January 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? Our staff regularly collects job descriptions in the community, as well as calls for artists.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to Receive $10,000 Research Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Pittsburgh – January 10, 2023 — The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Research Grant in the Arts award of $10,000. This grant will support the Arts Council’s second round of racial equity and arts funding research as an update to its 2018 report, “Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh.” The 2018 report’s conclusion was that the overall picture is one of continuing disparities in arts funding by race.-
Arts Council Wrapped: 2022
This has been a year of growth for the Arts Council. We expanded programming and staff, as well as increased funding to our community – especially BIPOC artists and organizations. Check out twenty-three of these highlights below as we take a look back at 2022. 
Advocacy Alert: State advocacy wins bring new funding to artists and organizations
Advocacy work often happens behind the scenes. So, when we heard that nearly $15 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding was on the table, we collaborated with our state advocacy partner to advocate for funds to be directed toward the arts community. Learn more about the new PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program!
Shop Small Saturday: Creative Business Gift Guide
Your holiday gifts can come from anyone and anywhere - so why not support local, creative, and small businesses this holiday season? Small Business Saturday, landing on November 26 this year, follows the spending frenzy of Black Friday with the goal of supporting locally owned businesses during your holiday shopping. This is a community-sourced collection of small businesses eager to be on your gift list.
Organization Member Benefits are Changing: HR Advisors to End After 3 Years
In 2020, we launched a program aimed at filling that gap for organizations in our community. HR Advisors provided a confidential HR resource for member organizations to contact any time through our knowledgeable partners at Compass Business Solutions. Access to this member-only benefit will end on December 31, 2022.
Midterm Election and the Arts: 2022 Candidate Q&A
With the 2022 midterm election just days away, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council collaborated with its arts advocacy counterparts across the state to ask the candidates about their support for the arts and culture sector, if elected. Only John Fetterman, candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, responded to our Q&A in time for publication.Arts Council Awards $450,000 to 55 Local Artists and Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has awarded $450,000 directly to the Allegheny County arts community as part of its Allegheny Arts Revival Grant, a one-time grant program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.$150,000 in Grants Available to Creative Entrepreneurs in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene & Washington Counties
Creative entrepreneurs can receive up to $2,000 to support general operations of their small business through the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grant, opening on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
Jazz n’ Theatre n’ Dance n’ Stand-up n’ Galleries n’... well, N’art
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's new campaign helps yinz find all things art in the ‘Burgh. The campaign features paid media for more than 50 arts organizations throughout the summer and fall months, as well as free Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Arts Maps and N'art stickers.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council CEO Mitch Swain Announces Retirement in 2023
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced today that Mitch Swain, CEO, plans to retire on March 30, 2023. A search committee led by the Arts Council’s board of directors is being developed to create a successful transition plan and lead a national search for the position.
Town Hall Update: What’s Next?
In the third of a series of blog posts, Arts Council staff share next steps and ideas that were developed after reviewing feedback from our Town Halls in early 2022. Read more to find out changes coming to the Arts Council soon and down the road.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to Participate in National ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ Study for 4th Year
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is pleased to announce its participation and local leadership in Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) through the fall of 2023. The Arts Council has participated in this research project on behalf of Allegheny County's arts economy since 2005.-
We want to know how you’re doing, really: Community survey open until June 17, 2022
The last time the Arts Council conducted an arts community survey was in 2018. Do you know the exact changes in our community since then? We can guess. But that’s why community participation in this survey is so important. Learn more about the community survey and how you can participate! New Grant Provides $450,000 to Allegheny County Artists and Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced today the launch of its largest grant program to date – the Allegheny Arts Revival Grant – which provides $450,000 to Allegheny County artists and arts organizations. This grant program is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
See You Later: A Note from André Solomon, Manager of Programs
André Solomon began at the Arts Council as an intern, eventually becoming our first Manager of Programs. Join us in wishing Andre all the best in his next adventure at Creative Generation. Read his letter of gratitude to all the arts communities he's worked with over the last few years.
Resource Round-Up: Rehearsal Spaces in Pittsburgh
The two most important ingredients for launching a performance are money and space. Pittsburgh performing artists are looking for more spaces to rehearse. This doesn’t necessarily mean that rehearsal spaces need to be dance studios or theatre spaces. Here are a few of the resources we could find to connect artists with space. We’ve organized this resource round-up by “music rehearsal” and “performing arts rehearsal" categories, and those who distinctly fit both.Grants Totaling $100,000 Awarded in State Funding to Local Creative Businesses
Fifty Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $100,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants are used to start or operate a creative business in addition to providing access to free business consultations through local providers.
Kirsten Ervin Bids Farewell to the Women in the Arts Network
This is a farewell letter. I have so enjoyed creating a community with all of you over the last two years. I have loved witnessing the growing participation on the Facebook page, seeing all your beautiful artwork on Show Your Work Monday, observing the wonderful support you give to one another, reading your stories about how you began making art or performing, and listening to what inspires you. Thank you for sharing so much and for making this such a vibrant, supportive online community. It’s been a joy to witness.
Resource Round-Up: Production Studios In Pittsburgh
Are you looking for a space to take photos or produce videos? Finding the right studio space in Pittsburgh for your project can often be a little tricky. Here’s a list of studio spaces in the Pittsburgh area to help connect you with the creative space you need. Studio spaces are categorized by location, lighting, equipment, and more to help you find the right fit.
Town Hall Update: Uncovering Findings from Community Discussions
You made your voice heard, and it's time for us to share all that you said! The following summary of our findings and supporting quotes will help shape our work for years to come, but it is our hope that all artists and arts organizations will also find some nuggets of information that may guide their process as well.
Want Federal Funds? You’ll Need to Switch Unique Identifying Numbers
We received $500,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts to redistribute to artists and organizations in our community this summer. Before you can apply for this grant, you’ll need to create a specific ID number through the federal government. The federal government is replacing the current method (DUNS Number) with the Unique Entity ID (SAM) as of April 14th. This might take some time, so we recommend you apply for a Unique Entity ID (UEI) now.
Resource Round-Up: Recording Studios In Pittsburgh
Are you looking for a space to record music? The Greater Pittsburgh area does not disappoint when it comes to options for music studios. We’ve gathered a list of recording studios in or around Pittsburgh where you can crank the audio, create, and collaborate.
Town Hall Update: Process
To be responsive to our communities changing needs, we held a series of three town hall meetings that illuminated how our role in the arts community must stay steady and change. We’re sharing the results of these town halls so you can learn with us and apply findings that speak to you in your own organizations or arts practice. This article is the first of a three-part series.
What happened to Arts Council memberships?
We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us about membership. That’s because when the pandemic first shut down our region’s arts and cultural institutions, we knew the best way to support our members was by continuing to provide resources, funding, and advocacy, regardless of membership dues. Learn more about what's been going on since then.Arts Council Awards $48,000 to 24 Local Creative Entrepreneurs
Twenty-four Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs have been awarded a total of $48,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business' general operations in the first distribution of funds from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts' Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants range from $500 to $2,000 and go toward starting or operating a creative business in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to Receive $500,000 from the NEA to Re-grant Into Allegheny County
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has been selected to receive a $500,000 American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Arts Council plans to regrant these funds to small nonprofit organizations and independent artists in Allegheny County in 2022.
Arts Council Opens Applications Today for Two State Grant Programs for Arts Organizations
Two grant programs open today for arts organizations that provide ongoing public art programs in Pennsylvania. The state funds are regranted by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for applicants in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene and Washington counties on behalf of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA).
Local visual artists work featured in unlikely business space in downtown Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh—November 23, 2021– Artwork from the Industrial Arts Workshop and independent local artists Staycee Pearl and Eva Trout has transformed the main lobby at 11 Stanwix Street into an art exhibition. The exhibition is open to the public until February 2022 and all art pieces are for sale through the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's Art on the Walls program.
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Impacts of the Pandemic & How Audiences Interact with the Arts
After a full year of data collection and responses from more than 12,000 individuals, it’s clear that the impact of the pandemic on our interaction with the arts and culture sector will continue to change. In September 2020, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council commissioned research firm WolfBrown to implement its COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor study with a cohort of 27 arts and cultural organizations in the Pittsburgh region.
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Pittsburgh’s Candidates for Mayor Open Up about the Arts
Earlier this year, we talked with the 2021 candidates for mayor of the City of Pittsburgh about the importance of the arts and culture economy in their administration. The election is just days away on November 2nd, and Democrat Ed Gainey and Republican Tony Moreno are vying for one of the most important roles in the city. How have the arts impacted their lives, and will this impact their administration if elected?
Free Training: De-escalating Conflict & Potentially Violent Situations
Have you interacted with the front-of-house staff at an arts and culture facility recently? Give them a high-five or socially distanced fist bump next time you see them. With the ever-changing conditions of the pandemic, front-line staff are often the first to deal with the good and the bad of customer service issues and concerns related to the mitigation of COVID-19.
New Fund Supports Emerging Creative Entrepreneurs Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington Counties
Creative entrepreneurs can now access small business consulting services and critical financial resources through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program, administered by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for applicants in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties. This program offers $500 to $2,000 in support of creative entrepreneurs starting a business or currently operating a micro-business in creative fields such as marketing, architecture, visual arts, crafts, design, film and media, digital games, music, entertainment, and publishing.
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Artist Spotlight: The Many Hats of André Solomon
André Solomon's roles in the Pittsburgh community stretch far beyond that of our Manager of Programs. Before he joined our team, André was an artist member of the Arts Council in the fall of 2019. We hope you enjoy learning about life in music and arts administration for André Solomon.
Intermission is Over: Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Declares it’s Time to ‘Restart the Arts’
Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council kicks off a campaign to support the safe reopening of Pittsburgh's arts venues for in-person events this fall. In support of all Pittsburgh-area arts organizations, the 'Restart the Arts' campaign highlights how audiences can return to venues while continuing to be safe.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Urges Public to Vaccinate in Support of Arts Community
In support of Pittsburgh-area arts venues and organizations, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council urges the public to vaccinate, mask and follow emerging safety protocols in support of the arts community's safe return to in-person events this fall.
Veronica Morgan-Lee, Ph.D. Becomes Chair of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Board of Directors
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has appointed Dr. Veronica Morgan-Lee, director of fund development at Hill Dance Academy Theatre (HDAT), as its new Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Morgan-Lee has been a member of the Arts Council's board of directors since 2014 and previously served as board secretary.
Artist Spotlight: Flutist Dr. Brittany Trotter Leaves Pittsburgh Better Than She Found It
Prize-winning flutist Dr. Brittany Trotter leads a diverse career as an educator, soloist and collaborator, who performs, teaches, and lectures throughout the United States. When she's not featured at flute conventions and competitions, you can find her hard at work studying.
Arts Council Awards $10,000 to Nine Western Pennsylvania Teaching Artists
Nine Western Pennsylvania teaching artists and arts educators have received a total of $10,000 to support career training and other professional development opportunities in the first distribution of funds from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Opportunity Grant.
Pittsburgh Study Highlights Data on Arts Audiences, COVID-19 and Returning to the Arts
A new report by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council highlights the opportunities and challenges that Pittsburgh's arts industry faces as Pennsylvania begins to reopen. Released today, the report features a summary of data collected from 27 Pittsburgh-area arts organizations and their audiences as part of research firm WolfBrown's COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor in partnership with the Arts Council.
Artist Relations Manager Christiane Leach Steps Down After 15 Years with the Arts Council
Christiane Leach, artist relations manager, will be leaving the Arts Council after 15 years of dedicated service to the arts community. Join us in celebrating Christiane’s career and community impact.
Longtime Arts Council Staff Member Dek Ingraham to Join Shady Side Academy and Hillman Center for Performing Arts
June 24, 2021 – The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announces today that longtime staff member and arts administrator Dek Ingraham will be leaving the Arts Council at this end of this month to pursue exciting new opportunities locally.