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Black Artist Empowerment Grant recipients Ifeoma, Percy Echols II, and Byron Nash // Photos by Christopher Sprowls, Leia Guo, and Anita Buzzy Prentiss

Grant Announcement |

Black Artist Empowerment Grant Announces Award Recipients

Ashanté Josey, Michael Carroll, and Kahlil Darden are proud to announce the 15 artists who will be awarded with a Black Artist Empowerment Grant, an initiative designed to uplift and support Black artists and creatives in Allegheny County.

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Instructor Beyvan Schantz demonstrates the art of glassmaking at Pittsburgh Glass Center. // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Demystifying the Arts |

Pittsburgh: An Emerging Global Hub for Craft Excellence

Pittsburgh—celebrated for its legacy arts institutions, thriving artistic talent, and industrial ingenuity—is poised to become a national and international destination for craft.

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Snowglobes and Sunrises, artwork by Dan O’Donnell and Gabrielle Johnson, on display at Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh

Weekly Events |

Must-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: February 17-23

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

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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Within his first 24 hours in office, President Trump rescinded many of former President Biden’s previous executive orders.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.

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Canadian Afro-Cuban band Battle of Santiago performs live at Bottlerocket Social Hall // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Guest Blog |

Pittsburgh’s Independent Music Industry Needs Your Help

With Pittsburgh losing a number of beloved live music venues, local music fan and promoter Adam Valen offers insights on how the community can support and sustain the city's independent music scene.

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Michael E. Sawyer, University of Pittsburgh professor, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Board member, and author of upcoming Lewis Hamilton biography, Sir Lewis // Photo by Tyler Norman

ARTIST PROFILE |

Pittsburgh-based Writer Michael E. Sawyer Releases New Biography of Lewis Hamilton, “Motorsports’ Greatest Driver”

Acclaimed author and University of Pittsburgh professor Michael E. Sawyer dives deep into the life and legacy of Formula One’s “greatest driver of all time,” weaving together Lewis Hamilton’s meteoric rise with broader conversations around race, representation, and excellence in elite sports.

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February Artistic Jobs & Opportunities

Jobs and Opportunities |

Artistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: February 2025

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.

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Chilean songstress Pascuala Ilabaca performs with her band Fauna at City of Asylum // Photo by Patrick Fisher

Demystifying the Arts |

Standing Together in Uncertain Times: The Arts as a Pathway to Justice and Freedom

In Demystifying the Arts, CEO Patrick Fisher speaks of wrestling with the same unsettling questions that many of you are facing. The world feels more uncertain than ever. Policies once designed to protect our most vulnerable are being dismantled. Harmful ideologies, once whispered in the shadows, are now openly expressed and legitimized through legislation. But, as Patrick shares, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's commitment remains unwavering.

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María Manautou-Matos, founder of Presente Pittsburgh Media

Grantee Success Story |

Pittsburgh Latino Magazine: A Year of Growth, Celebrations, and Community Impact

With a bilingual website, print magazine, and a new podcast, Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council grantee María Manautou-Matos is championing the region's Latine community.

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Faith Collins, Community Capacity Coordinator at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, at Rivers of Steel’s Carrie Furnace // Photo by Mark Collins

Guest Blog |

How Arts Organizations Can Better Prepare for Federal and State Funding

Faith Collins, Community Capacity Coordinator at the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, provides arts and culture organizations with the knowledge they need to achieve funding from federal and state grants.

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