Pittsburgh to host Suzy Delvalle of Creative Capital, NYC

Artist Resource Fair to Host Hundreds of Artists at Grants and Resources Showcase

Pittsburgh - October 2, 2018 - Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, The Heinz Endowments, The Pittsburgh Foundation, and the New Hazlett Theater will host the Artist Resource Fair on Sunday, October 14 from 3 – 6pm at the New Hazlett Theater. Over 200 artists will gather for this annual free information session on grants, programs, residencies, and support for regional artists. Special Guest, Suzy Delvalle, President and Executive Director of Creative Capital (based in New York City), will speak on Creative Capital’s national funding opportunities. Presentations by The Pittsburgh Foundation, The Heinz Endowments, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, New Sun Rising, Awesome Pittsburgh, the Kelly Strayhorn Theater, the Union Project, ioby, Crew 412, MTAP, and the New Hazlett Theater will additionally focus on fundraising strategies, artist residencies, grants, fiscal sponsorship, technical assistance, and more. The presentations will be followed by a networking reception to meet the region’s funders and program directors. The Artist Resource Fair is free and open to artists of all disciplines.

Suzy Delvalle. Photo: Michael Palma Mir.

Mitch Swain, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council CEO: “Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council recognizes that artists are at the heart of our region’s rich and diverse arts community, helping to make Pittsburgh a great place to live, work, and play. The Artist Resource Fair is our opportunity to support artists with the critical information and resources to ensure sustainable creative careers.”

Christiane Leach, GPAC’s Artist Relations Manager, who the Artist Resource Fair. “We are fortunate to be able to provide the professional development, connections, and services so that Pittsburgh artists can grow their skills and advance their practice. At this year’s Fair, we’ll be unveiling new services and programs, designed to empower artists with the knowledge and networks to initiate new collaborations and artistic creations."

Susan (Suzy) Delvalle is the President & Executive Director of Creative Capital, an innovative arts foundation that adapts venture capital concepts to support individual artists. Her previous experience as the Executive Director of the Sugar Hill Children's Museum of Art & Storytelling developed her expertise in administration, development, and programming. She joined the organization in June 2016.

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About the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council champions the arts in Southwestern Pennsylvania, providing financial, professional, and political support for the arts and culture sector. Comprised of more than 600 diverse artists and nonprofit organizations, the Arts Council offers valuable research, legal and business consulting, networking and professional development opportunities so that artists, as well as arts leaders and organizations, can grow their skills and advance their practice. The Arts Council provides grants for artists and arts organizations, leads the region's arts advocacy at the local, state, and national level, and models best practices for accessibility and equity in the arts.

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