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Sen. Jay Costa meets with Arts Council CEO Mitch Swain and Director of Research and Special Projects Morgan Kasprowicz during Arts Advocacy Day in Harrisburg
May 15, 2023
How to advocate for the arts in Pittsburgh
May 10, 2023
Job Listing Round Up: May 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local calls for art and artists
April 14, 2023
Job Listing Round Up: April 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as local calls for art and artists
April 5, 2023
Arts Council thanks Larry Castner for 10 years of service
Larry Castner, the manager of volunteer services at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council since 2013, has announced his retirement.
March 30, 2023
Therapeutic Spaces receives $65,000 from Staunton Farm Foundation to support mental health of Black and Brown artists
Artist Talk, Therapeutic Spaces has received a generous grant of $65,000 from the Staunton Farm Foundation to support its series of workshops for Black and Brown artists experiencing mental health challenges in Allegheny County.
March 8, 2023
Job Listing Round Up: March 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? We found job openings at some of the best arts and cultural institutions in the region, as well as calls for artists.
February 7, 2023
Job Listing Round Up: February 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? Our staff regularly collects job descriptions in the community, as well as calls for artists.
January 19, 2023
Job Listing Round Up: January 2023
Looking for employment as an artist or administrator in Pittsburgh? Our staff regularly collects job descriptions in the community, as well as calls for artists.
December 6, 2022
Arts Council Wrapped: 2022
This has been a year of growth for the Arts Council. We expanded programming and staff, as well as increased funding to our community – especially BIPOC artists and organizations. Check out twenty-three of these highlights below as we take a look back at 2022.
November 30, 2022
Advocacy Alert: State advocacy wins bring new funding to artists and organizations
Advocacy work often happens behind the scenes. So, when we heard that nearly $15 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding was on the table, we collaborated with our state advocacy partner to advocate for funds to be directed toward the arts community. Learn more about the new PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program!
November 9, 2022
Organization Member Benefits are Changing: HR Advisors to End After 3 Years
In 2020, we launched a program aimed at filling that gap for organizations in our community. HR Advisors provided a confidential HR resource for member organizations to contact any time through our knowledgeable partners at Compass Business Solutions. Access to this member-only benefit will end on December 31, 2022.
November 3, 2022
Midterm Election and the Arts: 2022 Candidate Q&A
With the 2022 midterm election just days away, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council collaborated with its arts advocacy counterparts across the state to ask the candidates about their support for the arts and culture sector, if elected. Only John Fetterman, candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, responded to our Q&A in time for publication.October 17, 2022
Arts Council Awards $450,000 to 55 Local Artists and Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has awarded $450,000 directly to the Allegheny County arts community as part of its Allegheny Arts Revival Grant, a one-time grant program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.October 10, 2022
$150,000 in Grants Available to Creative Entrepreneurs in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene & Washington Counties
Creative entrepreneurs can receive up to $2,000 to support general operations of their small business through the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grant, opening on Saturday, October 15, 2022.
August 10, 2022
Jazz n’ Theatre n’ Dance n’ Stand-up n’ Galleries n’... well, N’art
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's new campaign helps yinz find all things art in the ‘Burgh. The campaign features paid media for more than 50 arts organizations throughout the summer and fall months, as well as free Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood Arts Maps and N'art stickers.
June 21, 2022
Town Hall Update: What’s Next?
In the third of a series of blog posts, Arts Council staff share next steps and ideas that were developed after reviewing feedback from our Town Halls in early 2022. Read more to find out changes coming to the Arts Council soon and down the road.-
May 9, 2022
We want to know how you’re doing, really: Community survey open until June 17, 2022
The last time the Arts Council conducted an arts community survey was in 2018. Do you know the exact changes in our community since then? We can guess. But that’s why community participation in this survey is so important. Learn more about the community survey and how you can participate! 
April 12, 2022
See You Later: A Note from André Solomon, Manager of Programs
André Solomon began at the Arts Council as an intern, eventually becoming our first Manager of Programs. Join us in wishing Andre all the best in his next adventure at Creative Generation. Read his letter of gratitude to all the arts communities he's worked with over the last few years.
April 6, 2022
Resource Round-Up: Rehearsal Spaces in Pittsburgh
The two most important ingredients for launching a performance are money and space. Pittsburgh performing artists are looking for more spaces to rehearse. This doesn’t necessarily mean that rehearsal spaces need to be dance studios or theatre spaces. Here are a few of the resources we could find to connect artists with space. We’ve organized this resource round-up by “music rehearsal” and “performing arts rehearsal" categories, and those who distinctly fit both.April 5, 2022
Grants Totaling $100,000 Awarded in State Funding to Local Creative Businesses
Fifty Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $100,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants are used to start or operate a creative business in addition to providing access to free business consultations through local providers.
March 31, 2022
Kirsten Ervin Bids Farewell to the Women in the Arts Network
This is a farewell letter. I have so enjoyed creating a community with all of you over the last two years. I have loved witnessing the growing participation on the Facebook page, seeing all your beautiful artwork on Show Your Work Monday, observing the wonderful support you give to one another, reading your stories about how you began making art or performing, and listening to what inspires you. Thank you for sharing so much and for making this such a vibrant, supportive online community. It’s been a joy to witness.
March 25, 2022
Resource Round-Up: Production Studios In Pittsburgh
Are you looking for a space to take photos or produce videos? Finding the right studio space in Pittsburgh for your project can often be a little tricky. Here’s a list of studio spaces in the Pittsburgh area to help connect you with the creative space you need. Studio spaces are categorized by location, lighting, equipment, and more to help you find the right fit.
March 17, 2022
Town Hall Update: Uncovering Findings from Community Discussions
You made your voice heard, and it's time for us to share all that you said! The following summary of our findings and supporting quotes will help shape our work for years to come, but it is our hope that all artists and arts organizations will also find some nuggets of information that may guide their process as well.
March 14, 2022
Want Federal Funds? You’ll Need to Switch Unique Identifying Numbers
We received $500,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts to redistribute to artists and organizations in our community this summer. Before you can apply for this grant, you’ll need to create a specific ID number through the federal government. The federal government is replacing the current method (DUNS Number) with the Unique Entity ID (SAM) as of April 14th. This might take some time, so we recommend you apply for a Unique Entity ID (UEI) now.
March 11, 2022
Resource Round-Up: Recording Studios In Pittsburgh
Are you looking for a space to record music? The Greater Pittsburgh area does not disappoint when it comes to options for music studios. We’ve gathered a list of recording studios in or around Pittsburgh where you can crank the audio, create, and collaborate.
March 10, 2022
Town Hall Update: Process
To be responsive to our communities changing needs, we held a series of three town hall meetings that illuminated how our role in the arts community must stay steady and change. We’re sharing the results of these town halls so you can learn with us and apply findings that speak to you in your own organizations or arts practice. This article is the first of a three-part series.
March 1, 2022
What happened to Arts Council memberships?
We know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from us about membership. That’s because when the pandemic first shut down our region’s arts and cultural institutions, we knew the best way to support our members was by continuing to provide resources, funding, and advocacy, regardless of membership dues. Learn more about what's been going on since then.December 21, 2021
Arts Council Awards $48,000 to 24 Local Creative Entrepreneurs
Twenty-four Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs have been awarded a total of $48,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business' general operations in the first distribution of funds from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts' Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants range from $500 to $2,000 and go toward starting or operating a creative business in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
December 13, 2021
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to Receive $500,000 from the NEA to Re-grant Into Allegheny County
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has been selected to receive a $500,000 American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Arts Council plans to regrant these funds to small nonprofit organizations and independent artists in Allegheny County in 2022.
November 29, 2021
Arts Council Opens Applications Today for Two State Grant Programs for Arts Organizations
Two grant programs open today for arts organizations that provide ongoing public art programs in Pennsylvania. The state funds are regranted by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for applicants in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene and Washington counties on behalf of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA).
November 23, 2021
Local visual artists work featured in unlikely business space in downtown Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh—November 23, 2021– Artwork from the Industrial Arts Workshop and independent local artists Staycee Pearl and Eva Trout has transformed the main lobby at 11 Stanwix Street into an art exhibition. The exhibition is open to the public until February 2022 and all art pieces are for sale through the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's Art on the Walls program.
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October 28, 2021
Impacts of the Pandemic & How Audiences Interact with the Arts
After a full year of data collection and responses from more than 12,000 individuals, it’s clear that the impact of the pandemic on our interaction with the arts and culture sector will continue to change. In September 2020, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council commissioned research firm WolfBrown to implement its COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor study with a cohort of 27 arts and cultural organizations in the Pittsburgh region.
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October 26, 2021
Pittsburgh’s Candidates for Mayor Open Up about the Arts
Earlier this year, we talked with the 2021 candidates for mayor of the City of Pittsburgh about the importance of the arts and culture economy in their administration. The election is just days away on November 2nd, and Democrat Ed Gainey and Republican Tony Moreno are vying for one of the most important roles in the city. How have the arts impacted their lives, and will this impact their administration if elected?
October 14, 2021
Free Training: De-escalating Conflict & Potentially Violent Situations
Have you interacted with the front-of-house staff at an arts and culture facility recently? Give them a high-five or socially distanced fist bump next time you see them. With the ever-changing conditions of the pandemic, front-line staff are often the first to deal with the good and the bad of customer service issues and concerns related to the mitigation of COVID-19.
October 5, 2021
New Fund Supports Emerging Creative Entrepreneurs Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington Counties
Creative entrepreneurs can now access small business consulting services and critical financial resources through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program, administered by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for applicants in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties. This program offers $500 to $2,000 in support of creative entrepreneurs starting a business or currently operating a micro-business in creative fields such as marketing, architecture, visual arts, crafts, design, film and media, digital games, music, entertainment, and publishing.
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October 1, 2021
Artist Spotlight: The Many Hats of André Solomon
André Solomon's roles in the Pittsburgh community stretch far beyond that of our Manager of Programs. Before he joined our team, André was an artist member of the Arts Council in the fall of 2019. We hope you enjoy learning about life in music and arts administration for André Solomon.
September 1, 2021
Intermission is Over: Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Declares it’s Time to ‘Restart the Arts’
Today, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council kicks off a campaign to support the safe reopening of Pittsburgh's arts venues for in-person events this fall. In support of all Pittsburgh-area arts organizations, the 'Restart the Arts' campaign highlights how audiences can return to venues while continuing to be safe.
August 19, 2021
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Urges Public to Vaccinate in Support of Arts Community
In support of Pittsburgh-area arts venues and organizations, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council urges the public to vaccinate, mask and follow emerging safety protocols in support of the arts community's safe return to in-person events this fall.
August 13, 2021
Veronica Morgan-Lee, Ph.D. Becomes Chair of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Board of Directors
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has appointed Dr. Veronica Morgan-Lee, director of fund development at Hill Dance Academy Theatre (HDAT), as its new Chair of its Board of Directors. Dr. Morgan-Lee has been a member of the Arts Council's board of directors since 2014 and previously served as board secretary.
August 12, 2021
Artist Spotlight: Flutist Dr. Brittany Trotter Leaves Pittsburgh Better Than She Found It
Prize-winning flutist Dr. Brittany Trotter leads a diverse career as an educator, soloist and collaborator, who performs, teaches, and lectures throughout the United States. When she's not featured at flute conventions and competitions, you can find her hard at work studying.
July 21, 2021
Arts Council Awards $10,000 to Nine Western Pennsylvania Teaching Artists
Pittsburgh – July 21, 2021 – Nine Western Pennsylvania teaching artists and arts educators have received a total of $10,000 to support career training and other professional development opportunities in the first distribution of funds from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Opportunity Grant. Awarded grants range from $250 to $2,000.