Arts Blog

Blog Filter

A child with glowing hair draws yellow spirals and symbols in a magical, starry scene.

Fri, May 22: Uli Awakened: In Her Name Opening Reception // Artwork of Dominique Swift’s "Spirals of Ndu,” courtesy of Artists Image Resource

Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 18-24

Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!

Read More

Person sketching a lion on paper while referencing a lion illustration in an open book.

Creative Citizen Studios, which works with artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is one of the Arts Council's newly announced grantees // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Grantmaking |

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Awards Grants to Southwestern PA Creatives and Arts Organizations

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is proud to announce the recipients of two grant programs for Fiscal Year 2025-2026: the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator and the Creative Sector Flex Fund.

Read More

People in colorful outfits jump and dance together on a stage against a plain background.

Sat, May 16: Shana Simmons Dance Company presents Spring MISHMOSH // Photo by Aydan Klobuchar

Can’t-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: May 11-17

Explore Pittsburgh’s arts and culture scene with this week’s event recommendations, featuring art exhibits, concerts, performances, films, literary events, and more!

Read More

A group of people listen to a guide outdoors near a museum and colorful ground art.

Children's Museum of Pittsburgh Executive Director Jane Werner shows tour attendees an outdoor art installation by Sanchayan Ghosh as part of this year's Carnegie International // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Advocacy |

On the Ground, In Community: What We Saw, What We Heard, and What Pittsburgh Must Decide

On Friday, May 1, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council hosted the second annual On the Ground, In Community trolley tour, bringing elected officials, municipal staff, policy partners, and philanthropic funders on a firsthand journey through the North Side, Sharpsburg, and East Liberty. Here, CEO Patrick Fisher shares what we saw and heard, and what Pittsburgh must decide.

Read More

Artistic Jobs and Opportunities May 2026

Jobs and Opportunities |

Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: May 2026

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 opportunities.

Read More

The text "Advocacy Alert" is typed on a dark blue background next to the logo for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council. Below is a photograph of a government building

Cultural Policy |

Trump’s Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates

Within his first 24 hours in office, President Trump rescinded many of former President Biden’s previous executive orders. In the days that followed, threats of federal funding cuts caused concerns throughout the arts and culture community. Here, we'll provide a running list of updates as we gather more info on how the new administration is affecting our sector.

Read More

Man in a suit speaking into a microphone while smiling at an event.

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council CEO Patrick Fisher and Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor // Photo by Randall Coleman

Advocacy |

Policy & Action Roundtable Draws Nearly 200 for Conversation on Arts, Government, and What Comes Next

Artists, arts leaders, funders, and community members gathered with Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor, Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato, and Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council CEO Patrick Fisher for a wide-ranging discussion on creative space, public policy, permitting, housing, and the future of the region’s arts sector.

Read More