The Arts Council is excited to celebrate and strengthen our community of supporters through the launch of our new Giving Circles.
The Network Builders
Commitment: $100 or more annually for three years
Overview: The Network Builders is for changemakers who recognize that a vibrant, inclusive arts ecosystem is essential to a thriving region. With an annual pledge of $100 or more for three years, members help lay the groundwork for long-term impact by sustaining the programs, resources, and advocacy that fuel artistic growth and creative opportunity. This network is for donors who want to be part of something bigger—investing collectively to ensure the arts remain a vital part of our civic life.
The Arts Council is grateful for the following Network Builders:
- Nandini Mandal (FY 2026-2029)
- Adam Paulisick and Ashley Cecil Paulisick (FY 2026-2029)
- Samantha Thompson (FY 2026-2029)
- Susan Tsu (FY 2026-2029)
The Encore Circle
Commitment: $500 or more annually for three years
Overview: The Encore Circle is a dedicated giving circle for past Board Directors of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council who want to continue their legacy of leadership and support. With an annual gift of $500 or more for three years, members help sustain the momentum they helped build—ensuring that artists and arts organizations have the resources, advocacy, and opportunities they need to thrive.
The Arts Council is grateful for the following Encore Circle members:
- Elsa Limbach (FY 2026-2029)
- Dan Martin (FY 2026-2029)
- Jack Tomayko (FY 2026-2029)
- Janis Burley Wilson (FY 2026-2029)
Twenty Forward
Commitment: $1,000 or more annually for three years
Overview: Twenty Forward is an intimate circle of 20 committed donors whose values align with our mission to champion artists, amplify cultural equity, and strengthen the creative community. Members make a transformative, unrestricted annual gift of $1,000 or more for three consecutive years, fueling innovation, resilience, and organizational capacity in ways that grant funding alone cannot.
The Arts Council is grateful for the following Twenty Forward members:
- Caroline Boyce (FY 2026-2029)
- Michael Holland (FY 2026-2029)
- Evan Mirapaul and Sybil Streeter (FY 2026-2029)
- Veronica Morgan-Lee (FY 2026-2029)
- Sukanta Nag (FY 2026-2029)
- Alison Oehler (FY 2026-2029)