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Sun, Sept 13 - One of One presents new paintings from Rell Rushin // Work by Rell Rushin, photo courtesy of One of One

Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 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!

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Artistic Jobs and Opportunities September 2026

Jobs and Opportunities |

Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: September 2026

Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national opportunities.

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Danzas de Diablo in Chitré, Panama // Photo by Patrick Fisher

OP-ED |

The Devil Is in the Details

A recent trip to see the Danzas de Diablos in Chitré, Panama, brought CEO Patrick Fisher back to a question that's stayed with him for years: Pittsburgh is undeniably an arts city, but is it a cultural city?

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A parklet design by Jordan Wong, supported with funding from TAF (Transformative Art Fund) // Photo by Patrick Fisher

OP-ED |

The Distance Between Pittsburgh and Cleveland: We're Closer than We Think

How can Cleveland and Pittsburgh collaborate more, given that we're only two hours apart? CEO Patrick Fisher shares what stood out to him during a recent visit to Cleveland and ideas for what Pittsburgh might adopt from the city.

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Arts leaders, funders, elected officials, and advocates gather at Point Park University for the Arts Council's Policy & Action Roundtable // Photo by Randall Coleman

Advocacy |

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Brings Advocacy Leadership Institute to Southwestern PA

The inaugural six-month program will equip leaders of Southwestern PA arts and culture nonprofits with the knowledge, relationships, and confidence to advocate for the sector.

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Advocacy |

Arts Advocates See First Increase to State Arts Funding in 16 Years

With Pennsylvania’s bipartisan state budget now signed into law, we’re celebrating a big win for arts funding: an additional $1 million will go to the Grants for the Arts line item — the first increase in 16 years.

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Cultural Policy |

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

Within his first 24 hours in office, President Trump rescinded many of former President Biden’s previous executive orders. In the days that followed, threats of federal funding cuts caused concerns throughout the arts and culture community. Here, we'll provide a running list of updates as we gather more info on how the new administration is affecting our sector.

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Ana Raylander Mártis dos Anjos' “Justiça (2026)” at the Carnegie International // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Arts and Culture |

From a Pink Room to a River of Rum: What Stayed With Us at the Carnegie International

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council team shares which pieces personally resonated with each of them during a tour of the 59th Carnegie International.

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