Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council

We're excited to present the findings of our new 5-year strategic plan during our Town Hall this afternoon at Alumni Theater Company, followed immediately afterwards by our arts network event, The Creative Hive.

Can't join us in person? We'll be livestreaming the Town Hall below starting at 3:30PM

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Since 2022, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has been urging the City of Pittsburgh to create an equitable and impactful plan to spend its “support for the arts” money. Thanks to the collective voices and actions of many within the arts community, we're thrilled to see that the City has just authorized $785,000 in pandemic-relief funds for the arts. This funding will support both public art programming and individual artists hurt by the pandemic.

Pittsburgh authorizes $785,000 in pandemic-relief funds for artists Pittsburgh City Council authorized $785,000 in federal pandemic-relief funds for economic relief and the creation of new artworks and events.

Need help promoting your artistic events? We want to help!

Submit your fall arts & culture events BY THIS FRIDAY for a chance to be included in our new paid marketing campaign ✨ Plus, we feature local arts & culture events for free every week of the year on our arts blog

🔗 Learn more about both initiatives below!

Boost Your Fall Arts Event: Apply for Marketing Support Today! August 28, 2024 Boost Your Fall Arts Event: Apply for Marketing Support Today! Arts and cultural organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh region can apply for in-kind marketing support this fall as part of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s community marketing initiative.Our research has found...

Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s list of must-see events, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, and more!

Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 9-15 September 8, 2024 Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 9-15 Blog Contributor: Lisa Cunningham, Director of Marketing and Communications Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, c...

“That's what I love about the beauty of art modeling: it’s for anybody. Equally important is including all different body shapes and providing a safe and welcoming space for all bodies, all cultures, and all sexual and gender identities and ages, and that's a really beautiful thing.”🫶

We asked Mia St. Clair to talk about art modeling, her mission, and her future goals. 💚Click below to read the full interview, and don’t forget to sign up for Mia’s figurative drawing workshops!

Meet Mia St. Clair: Art Model and Artistic Entrepreneur September 5, 2024 Meet Mia St. Clair: Art Model and Artistic Entrepreneur Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Mia St. Clair is a Pittsburgh-based fine art model and trailblazer. Mia combines her background in business and passion for the arts community to create inclusive spaces for figur...

Artists! 🎨Makers! ✂️Don’t miss our September Jobs and Opportunities roundup to see where you can show off your artistic talents and pursue new career paths!

September Jobs & Opportunities September 3, 2024 September Jobs & Opportunities Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national...

We can't wait to see you at The Creative Hive on Thursday, September 12 at Alumni Theater Company

This free monthly networking event is your chance to connect with fellow artists, creatives, art educators, culture bearers, and arts administrators in a casual, welcoming environment. No program, no agenda – just show up with a desire to network and connect

🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 12
🕠 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Alumni Theater Company, 6601 Hamilton Ave., Homewood
💰 Cost: FREE!

Enjoy free non/alcoholic beverages and delicious finger foods as we come together to strengthen our arts community. 🍻 Special thanks to our sponsor, Lolev Beer, with support from Barrel and Flow Fest, and your Creative Hive hosts, musician Gloria Mwarage and writer Tahirah Walker

🎤 Bonus: Arrive early and join us for our free Town Hall from 3:30-5 PM, where we'll discuss the findings of our 5-year strategic plan.

The Creative Hive September Thursday, September 12, 20245:30 - 7:30PM Alumni Theater Company (6601 Hamilton Ave., Homewood) This event is wheelchair accessible Free 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 ad...

Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s list of must-see events, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, and more!

Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 2-8 September 1, 2024 Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: September 2-8 Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, ...

We want to help boost your fall events! ✨ Apply now to receive free marketing support as part of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's new community marketing initiative.

Thanks to the support of the National Endowment for the Arts and the Hillman Foundation, the Arts Council is providing arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with in-kind marketing support for events occurring between October 1 and December 15.

Submit one event of your choosing by September 13, and learn more about our ongoing efforts to promote your arts and culture events throughout the entire year, in our blog announcement

Boost Your Fall Arts Event: Apply for Marketing Support Today! August 28, 2024 Boost Your Fall Arts Event: Apply for Marketing Support Today! Arts and cultural organizations in the Greater Pittsburgh region can apply for in-kind marketing support this fall as part of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s community marketing initiative.Our research has found...

Living in Washington Country and looking for an art space to fulfill your creative side? Well, we have the list for you! Just click the link below for our blog post highlighting a list of spaces for fans of visual arts, music, and theater!

Arts and Culture Spaces in Washington County August 27, 2024 Arts and Culture Spaces in Washington County Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Washington County is just southwest of Pittsburgh! Established in 1781, Washington County has centuries of history and culture that have molded its people and arts and culture spaces, includin...

In Pittsburgh this week: an exciting new exhibit at the Heinz History Center, a new art installation by internationally acclaimed Pittsburgh-based artist Thaddeus Mosley, a variety show featuring Pittsburgh's favorite weirdo, free jazz in the Hill District, and more

✨End your August in the best way with this week's list of must-see Pittsburgh art exhibits, concerts, performances: https://buff.ly/3Xhe4cd

Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 26-September 1 August 25, 2024 Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: August 26-September 1 Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring a wide range of art exhibits, concerts, performances, f...

Got weekend plans? If not, let us help!

🎨We'll be at Pittsburgh Center For Arts & Media's yART Sale this Saturday!

Half yard sale, half art show, yART is the perfect place to buy cool items from 25+ artists at a great price! It's one of our favorite events all year, so come say hi!

We've got info on the yART Sale, and tons more arts & culture events happening this weekend, on this week's Arts & Culture events blog

Pittsburgh Arts and Culture Events: August 19-25 August 18, 2024 Pittsburgh Arts and Culture Events: August 19-25 Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring DJ sets, poetry readings, live concerts, and more! yART Sale at Pittsburgh Center ...

Know a talented Pittsburgh-based emerging artist? Nominate them for the 2024 Tomayko Award!

One artist will be selected for a $5,000 award and a solo exhibition at the Tomayko Foundation Gallery this December. Artists of all mediums are eligible.

Submit your nominations through September 19, 2024: https://tomaykofoundation.slideroom.com/

📷: Artwork by Atticus ADAMS in Tomayko Foundation's current exhibit 'Tracing an Outline Around a Man's Shadow,' on display through September 13, 2024 // Photo by Patrick Fisher

🎉 New mission. New vision. New values. Let us (re)introduce ourselves.

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is thrilled to announce our new 5-year strategic plan, developed in collaboration with Workhorse Collaborative and Shannon Parris Consulting.

We'd also love for you to join us at a Town Hall to discuss the findings on September 12 at Alumni Theater Company in Homewood.

🔗 Click the link below for more information on the event and to view the full report.

Let Us (Re)introduce Ourselves: Announcing the Findings of Our 5-Year Strategic Plan August 21, 2024 Let Us (Re)introduce Ourselves: Announcing the Findings of Our 5-Year Strategic Plan Let us (re)introduce ourselves. The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council builds a more resourced, connected, and informed arts sector, empowering artists and arts organizations throughout Southwestern PA...

📣 There are only two weeks left to apply for a $5,000 grant from the Creative Sector Flex Fund!

This grant program from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts provides $5,000 to arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with average annual revenues between $10,000 - $200,000.

Applications are open through September 2, 2024. Organizations that do not have non-profit status are eligible to apply using a 501c3 fiscal sponsor.

Creative Sector Flex Fund Previously known as Entry to Program Stream and Program Stream, the new Creative Sector Flex Fund provides $5,000 grants to arts organizations.

Plan your week with our big list of arts and culture events including arts festivals, a documentary film series, theater performances, workshops, concerts, and more!

Pittsburgh Arts and Culture Events: August 19-25 August 18, 2024 Pittsburgh Arts and Culture Events: August 19-25 Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring DJ sets, poetry readings, live concerts, and more! yART Sale at Pittsburgh Center ...

ON OUR BLOG: Alayna Taylor, the Pittsburgh-based artist behind Creature Comforts, creates a wide assortment of unique upcycled jewelry and clothing. While Alayna had to overcome fears of self doubt to start her business, her growing product line is introducing wearable art to a growing community.

Arts Council Intern Ren Aimua joined Alayna at her Strip District studio, where they talked about conquering imposter system, an inspirational read, and custom collaborations. Check out their full interview -- plus a video clip from the studio visit! -- in our blog post below.

A Conversation with Alayna Taylor, the Pittsburgh Artist Behind Creature Comforts' Unique Upcycled Jewelry and Wearable Art August 9, 2024 A Conversation with Alayna Taylor, the Pittsburgh Artist Behind Creature Comforts' Unique Upcycled Jewelry and Wearable Art Driven by adventure, fashion, and a passion for sustainability and self-expression, Alayna Taylor provides a safe space within her business, Creature Comforts, ...

📣 INTERNSHIP OPENING: The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council seeks a curious, eager, and justice-oriented intern to support research administration for school year 2024-2025.

The Research Intern will contribute to three key cultural research projects at various points in the research cycle and will work closely with the Director of Research and Cultural Policy. This internship will run from September 2024 to May 2025 and pays $15/hour for approximately 10 hours a week.

Applications are due September 5

Research Intern The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council seeks a curious, eager, and justice-oriented intern to support research administration for school year 2024-2025.This intern will contribute to three key cultural research projects at various points in the research cycle and will work closely with the Director of....

If you love tribute bands & community craft nights, you’re NOT going to want to miss this week’s Weekly Events Blog. Check out these favorites of ours below….👀and then click the link for the full list of events!

💫World Cinema: Reel Q Presents “Sublime” (Argentina) at Alphabet City!
💫Bobby Jo Valentine Concert at Bower Hill Community Church!
💫Zine Workshop: LGBTQ+ Housing Issues at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in East Liberty!
💫Maggic Movie Masala: A Gaysi Movie Series: Monkey Man at Hugh Lane Wellness Foundation!

Pittsburgh Art Events: August 12-18 August 11, 2024 Pittsburgh Art Events: August 12-18 Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art workshops, tribute bands, festivals, and more! FLOTSAM! River Circus // Photo by Ben Hovlan...

✨GRANT OPENING: Applications are now open for the Creative Sector Flex Fund

This returning grant program provides $5,000 grants to arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with average annual revenues between $10,000 - $200,000.

Grantees have the flexibility to use the funds in ways that ensure the greatest impact for their organizations and communities. Eligible uses of funds are flexible, including the support of applicants’ administrative, programmatic, and project-related expenses.

Applications are open through September 2, 2024. For more information, including grant guidelines in both English and Spanish, visit https://bit.ly/4frUQYD

Your voice matters — let us know how you're doing by taking our Greater Pittsburgh Arts Community Surveys today!

✨ Individual artists: Our artist survey contains questions about experience, income, funding, equity and access, barriers to career advancement, and more. Every artist who completes the survey will receive a $15 e-gift card for their participation.

Fill out this form to receive your copy of the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdGK_mnkaAivQGSneikYimMQE0XbkgVx-5dDRsy3CXdVjmQVw/viewform

✨ Greater Pittsburgh executive leaders: PA CultureCheck is an annual statewide study by PA Humanities, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council that helps shape advocacy efforts, educates grantmakers, inspires future research, and builds a stronger cultural community.

The anonymous survey takes about 30 minutes and is open to nonprofits, community and religious organizations, and businesses that do at least some of their work in culture, arts, and/or humanities: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CultureCheck24

Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? Our August Roundup features job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional and national artistic opportunities.

Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: August 2024 August 5, 2024 Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: August 2024 Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Looking for employment as an artist or arts administrator in Pittsburgh? We’ve compiled a list of job openings at some of the area's best arts and cultural institutions, as well as regional an...

Soak up the warm weather! Check out some of our favorite arts and culture events happening this week below….👀and then click the link for the full list of events!

🌇Lil Rel at Pittsburgh Improv!
🌇Spoken Word, Spoken Destiny: Diarra Imani at Prototype PGH!
🌇Mostbeautifullest Presents: Club Shugga featuring Amarji King at Carnegie Museum of Art!
🌇Chasing Tomorrow’s Sun Grand Opening Reception at Artists Image Resource!
🌇Extravaganza 2024 at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh!

Pittsburgh Art Events: August 5-11 August 4, 2024 Pittsburgh Art Events: August 5-11 Blog Contributor: Greer, Communications Intern Explore Pittsburgh’s vibrant arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring workshops, author talks, music performances, and more! Barrel & Flow Fest // Photo courtesy of Ba...

🚨 NEW: The distribution of arts and culture funding in Greater Pittsburgh is racially inequitable, according to our new research report

“We need strategies that create more equitable funding and ways to get more local and national funding,” according to DS Kinsel, award-winning artist and co-founder of BOOM Concepts. “We are part of the art ecosystem and we, along with our peers, want to expand and grow — and that takes funds.”

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🎉Happy Birthday, Workhorse Collaborative!

You're worth pausing our quiet week for a sec to celebrate ☺️

🚨 LAST CHANCE: You have until this Thursday, August 1 to apply for the Artist Income Recovery (AIR) Grant program, supporting the economic recovery of individual artists and arts & culture professionals from the COVID-19 pandemic through a one-time $3,000 grant.

The funding is reserved for individual artists and arts & culture professionals working in all disciplines who have experienced a disruption to their income stream in Pennsylvania during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020-December 2022). Available to eligible artists and arts & culture professionals in Allegheny, Greene, Beaver, and Washington counties.

Submit your application by 11:59PM on Thursday, August 1: https://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/page/artist-income-recovery-grant