It is vital for artists and arts workers to have a place to share knowledge, exchange resources, and explore collaborations. To facilitate this, GPAC is beginning to develop Peer Networks, beginning with those listed below. Networks can be based on job function (i.e. development, marketing, finance), artistic genre (i.e. dance, theatre, visual arts), interest area (i.e. research), or, well, anything else that makes sense!
Arts & Accessibility Peers
Arts administrators who work on any aspect of accessibility within their organizations are welcome to be a part of this network that meets quarterly to share updates, triumphs, and challenges. To get involved, contact Michelle Lee.
Development Peers Network
This group of development professionals meets quarterly at the Society for Contemporary Craft in the Strip District. Bring your own coffee from 21st Street Coffee and Tea across the street. Topics include fundraising, corporate giving, grantwriting, foundations, and more. To get involved, join the Google group or contact Tiffany Wilhelm.
Pittsburgh Emerging Arts Leaders Network
This group is open to everyone, with a focus on people who have less than 10 years of experience working in the arts. Its goal is to strengthen Pittsburgh’s cultural workforce by connecting emerging arts managers with skill-building and leadership development resources. Activities include regular happy hours, events, and a Creative Conversation each October. To get involved, visit their website or Facebook page, or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Pittsburgh Arts Research Committee
PARC, an advisory committee coordinated by GPAC, was formed to develop a mutual understanding of research by, for and about arts and culture in the Pittsburgh region. Participants include interested and engaged representatives from the arts and culture community, funding community, academia, research, and arts service. Meetings are held quarterly at GPAC's offices. To get involved, contact David Pankratz.
Pittsburgh Artist Advisory Committee
PAAC exists to help "create an environment and opportunities that are supportive of individual artists throughout the Pittsburgh region." Participants include a diverse group of artists, artist service providers, artist funders, and other engaged individuals. To learn more, contact Christiane Leach.POInK: The Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana & Kentucky Regional Ticketing Group
POInK is a loose association of ticketing professionals from around the region, that gathers from time to time to discuss issues and ideas in the field.
If you would like to help start a new network, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with your idea and a list of five other people (names & email addresses) who also would like to participate. Be sure you get their consent before sending their info to Tiffany.
