Protect Arts Nonprofits and the Communities We Serve: Oppose H.R. 9495
Your vote in local, state, and federal elections impacts the arts. Here’s how.
Have you ever wondered how your vote this November can impact the arts? We're sharing some of the many ways our elected officials can impact the arts and culture sector, plus a list of recommended election guides to check out before you head to the polls.
Now Open: The 2024 Greater Pittsburgh Arts Community Surveys
Learn more about the Artist Community Survey and how we're providing better state benchmarking and advocacy opportunities for arts leaders across the Commonwealth by merging our Organization Survey with PA Culture Check.
New Research from Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Finds Racial Inequities in Arts Funding
A Second Look: Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh, supported in part by a National Endowments for the Arts’ research grant, is a 5-year follow-up to the Arts Council’s 2018 Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh report and explores if, how, and in what ways arts grantmaking in Greater Pittsburgh has progressed toward distributive justice.
Arts Council pushes for $5.4M boost to state arts funding on PA Arts Advocacy Day
During this year's Pennsylvania Arts Advocacy Day, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council met with legislators and their staff to advocate for a $5.4 million increase to state arts funding. See who we met with, how we supported our argument, and what you can do to help.
Pittsburgh ranked 15th among 20 most arts-vibrant large communities in the nation
The 8th Annual Arts Vibrancy Index from SMU DataArts Compiles List of 40 Most Vibrant Arts Communities Across the U.S., Based on Measures of Per Capita Supply, Demand, and Government Support for the Arts
New research shows arts and culture builds a stronger economy in Allegheny County
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is excited to publish the results from Arts and Economic Prosperity 6, a year-long study of Allegheny County nonprofit arts and culture impact in partnership with Americans for the Arts.
Advocacy success story: $650,000 in arts-related funding saved
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is proud to announce that Pittsburgh City Council has prevented the reallocation of $650,000 in funds that were designated from the American Rescue Plan to support arts-related pandemic recovery efforts. We extend our gratitude to the artists, arts organizations, and arts appreciators who joined us in collectively advocating for this important issue.
Advocacy alert: Ask Pittsburgh City Council not to cut the ARPA “Support for the Arts” Funds
Pittsburgh City Council is set to vote on a series of changes to its American Rescue Plan spending plan, including cutting $650k from the $2 million “support for the arts” line.
How can an arts service organization best support the arts? What we learned from a recent discussion between our members and local elected officials
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council was honored to host a discussion last week between elected officials and arts organizations from across the region. The event, held at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, focused on how our government can better understand and support the Greater Pittsburgh arts sector, but ended up teaching our staff important lessons on how we can personally work on better serving the community.
How to advocate for the arts in Pittsburgh
Members of our arts community hold creative and unique perspectives on how to make our city great. But how can you make sure you're heard? Here are some ways you can help advocate for the arts in Pittsburgh.
Advocacy Alert: State advocacy wins bring new funding to artists and organizations
Advocacy work often happens behind the scenes. So, when we heard that nearly $15 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding was on the table, we collaborated with our state advocacy partner to advocate for funds to be directed toward the arts community. Learn more about the new PA Arts and Culture Recovery Program!
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to Participate in National ‘Arts & Economic Prosperity 6’ Study for 4th Year
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is pleased to announce its participation and local leadership in Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) through the fall of 2023. The Arts Council has participated in this research project on behalf of Allegheny County's arts economy since 2005.
Impacts of the Pandemic & How Audiences Interact with the Arts
After a full year of data collection and responses from more than 12,000 individuals, it’s clear that the impact of the pandemic on our interaction with the arts and culture sector will continue to change. In September 2020, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council commissioned research firm WolfBrown to implement its COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor study with a cohort of 27 arts and cultural organizations in the Pittsburgh region.
Pittsburgh Study Highlights Data on Arts Audiences, COVID-19 and Returning to the Arts
A new report by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council highlights the opportunities and challenges that Pittsburgh's arts industry faces as Pennsylvania begins to reopen. Released today, the report features a summary of data collected from 27 Pittsburgh-area arts organizations and their audiences as part of research firm WolfBrown's COVID-19 Audience Outlook Monitor in partnership with the Arts Council.