From thought-provoking discussions to skill-building workshops, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council offers resources, continued learning, and opportunities to connect with your arts peers. Our members always receive a discounted rate for events.
All revenue from our events is used to offset the costs of our workshops and programming, serving our mission of providing professional development, connections, and other services so that Pittsburgh artists, arts leaders, and arts organizations can grow their skills and advance their practice.
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Upcoming Events
Impact to Insight: A 2022 Arts Community Survey Conversation
October 7, 2022 | 12 - 1PM
The arts community in the Greater Pittsburgh region has changed a lot in the last four years, but how exactly?
Ask HR Advisors: What Comes After the “Great Resignation?" Recruiting and Retaining Your Employees
October 11, 2022 | 12 - 1PM
Join Kelly Radomski and Amy Ogunyemi to discuss what may be driving “Great Resignation” and how to create an inclusive, candidate-centered experience. We'll also discuss ways in which the right work environment can set individuals up for success in an organization where they can see themselves belonging.
Accessing and Using Community Data for Your Art
October 17, 2022 | 6 - 8PM
Did you know that there is a massive store of local data that artists can use for their work, right now?
Membership Information Session: Organization Edition
October 25, 2022 | 12 - 1PM
Join the Arts Council’s membership team during this free lunch-hour info session where you will learn more about our membership program for arts and cultural organizations.
Grant Basics and Budgets for Individual Artists
November 8, 2022 | 12 - 1PM
Join Mia Hooper, Director of Development and Grantmaking at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, and Melanie Claxton, Senior Program Officer at the Benedum Foundation, to discuss grant basics and budgets for either an arts project or business.
Principles of Audio Describing and Launching an Audio Description Career
November 15 - 17, 2022 | All day
Audio description is a necessary practice central to all artforms. Learn the basics of audio description in our first two-hour session on November 15th, and how to implement those principles in our second session on the 17th.
How to Use SEO Content to Build Your Audience
December 12, 2022 | 6 - 8PM
Using a search engine optimization (SEO) content approach, this practical hands-on workshop will discuss why having an SEO content focus is the way to go.