A performance by STAYCEE PEARL dance project & Soy Sos at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater. Learn more at spdpandsoysos.com // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Developing and Strengthening the Arts Ecosystem

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The Creative Hive

The Creative Hive is a monthly networking event designed to provide a friendly and casual space for artists, creatives, art educators, culture bearers, and arts administrators to establish and foster professional relationships. The meet-up is held on the second Thursday of every month from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., with meeting locations rotating from month-to-month to different creative and cultural venues within Pittsburgh.

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Lending Library

The Arts Council offers equipment that supports arts organizations in advancing their understanding and implementation of accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive practices. Reserve Audio Description/Assistive Listening/Simultaneous Translation Equipment for your next event through our Lending Library.

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Business and Legal Services for the Arts

Lean on our business and legal experts for advice so you have more time to dedicate to your creative practice. Pittsburgh-area professionals volunteer their expertise in law, financial and strategic planning, marketing, information technology, human resources and more, all while helping ensure your project is a success.

Application for Volunteer Business and Legal Services