Nearly two years later, the pandemic continues to impact the arts economy, visitation, and jobs.
We’re continuing to support the resurgence of our community through our Restart the Arts public service campaign. In 2021, our campaign reached more than 10 million people, encouraging them to safely reengage with Pittsburgh’s world-class arts & culture.
The arts and culture community has experienced an unprecedented upheaval during the lengthy pandemic. This campaign aims to encourage new and old audiences to explore arts offerings by visiting our Artsburgh.org events website and purchasing tickets. The pandemic isn’t over yet, so our work will continue throughout summer 2022.
Restart the Arts: Phase 1
In 2021, the Restart the Arts campaign included a two-month paid media campaign, as well as arts activation opportunities through the Restart the Artsmobile, a converted food truck, and shareable campaign swag. It was the perfect example of how our arts organizations have learned to survive during the pandemic. Featured artists and organizations who performed as part of the campaign included Hill Dance Academy Theatre, Local 412, Libertoca, Nandanik Dance Troupe, and Pittsburgh Opera.
Learn More about Event Safety
With the spread of the Omicron and other variants, we recognize the apprehension some feel to returning to in-person arts events. The public's support of Pittsburgh arts economy is critical to the long-term health and survivability of our industry and the careers of many arts professionals. Each venue and facility continues to maintain and adopt health protocols meant to keep you and their staff safe this fall.
Read more about how arts venues and facilities are tackling COVID-19 during in-person events.
Sponsor Restart the Arts
The pandemic is not over and we need your help. Help the Arts Council continue to support the arts community this summer. Community foundations and corporate benefactors can directly support restarting the arts.