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Thanks to the Arts Council's thorough newsletter and monthly jobs round-up, I applied for the August Wilson Archive Artist-Scholar Award and won! This means so much in my feeling of belonging in Pittsburgh.

From mounting my first exhibition in Pittsburgh to crucial funding support, legal advice, and connections, the Arts Council’s support has been a game changer for my career, and they are a crucial resource for our region.

The Arts Council connected my organization to a lawyer who was willing to work with us on a volunteer basis to get our non-profit status. They were courteous, responsive, and committed to get us connected to the right person. Great working with them!

The financial support I received from the CEA grant offered by the Arts Council played a pivotal role in my artistic journey. The grant not only alleviated financial pressures but also opened doors for me to showcase my work on a national stage.

The arts have an immeasurable impact on society. The Arts Council recognizes this and actively works to document and thoughtfully communicate these impacts to ensure our effective leaders support the valuable labor of artists and cultural workers.

The Arts Council guided me in completing my first grant application, hosted a class on American Sign Language for the Arts, and graciously attended the opening for my sign language series of paintings, funded by their Allegheny Arts Revival Grant.

The Arts Council plays a crucial role in the local arts and culture sector by making the efforts to champion underrepresented artists and fostering community engagement within the arts.

As a full-time artist, I highly value the networks and opportunities the Arts Council provides. From receiving grants to being on grant panels, the Arts Council has strengthened my connections to Pittsburgh's arts communities to advance my art career.

A very important part of being an artist is inclusion with the greater arts community. Arts Council events have given me the chance to meet and work with many other artists. It's engaged me as a member of a community that supports and uplifts each other.

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is an invaluable arts connection that convenes and embraces arts and artists in a celebration of collaboration and diversity.

As a small arts space, having the Arts Council amplify our offerings by visiting, reposting, and blogging has been huge for us. The new visitors and connections are invaluable. The whole team is helping lift up local art and artists.