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.
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.
Healing Through Art: Katina Lee on Creativity and Wellness
Learn about the artistic practice of Pittsburgh-based visual artist and expressive arts coach Katina Lee, who was awarded a Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator grant through the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.
Meet Mia St. Clair: Art Model and Artistic Entrepreneur
Mia St. Clair is a Pittsburgh-based fine art model and trailblazer. Mia combines her background in business and passion for the arts community to create inclusive spaces for figurative art models and artists, increasing opportunities and accessibility for the figurative art modeling community.
A Conversation with Alayna Taylor, the Pittsburgh Artist Behind Creature Comforts' Unique Upcycled Jewelry and Wearable Art
Meet Alayna Taylor, the artist behind Creature Comforts, featuring a wide assortment of unique upcycled jewelry and clothing.
Dr. Amber Epps on Humanism and HollyHood
Dr. Amber Epps is a Pittsburgh-based creative with doctorates of education and science, combining concepts of social justice and prison reform with her own life experiences and emotions to create impactful physical and musical projects.
Reflections in Art: A Conversation with Oil Painter Heather Heitzenrater
Join us behind-the-scenes at Homewood's Radiant Hall where Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Intern Ren Aimua joins Pittsburgh-based artist Heather Heitzenrater to learn more about her use of reflection, Mylar, and fantasy.
Exploring Art, Spirituality, and Heritage: A Conversation with Award-Winning Artist Mikael Owunna
Meet Mikael Owunna, a Pittsburgh-based engineer, filmmaker, photographer, and the co-founder and executive director of Rainbow Serpent, a Black LGBTQ creative collective dedicated to promoting and celebrating Black LGBTQ culture.
Manny Dibiachi Talks Music’s Role in Self-Discovery and Social Connection
Meet Manny Dibiachi, a Pittsburgh-based musician and performer who centers underrepresented communities in his work. His years of rhyming, engineering, writing, and performing come together to connect humans by creating authentic depictions of what it means to be a Black, gay musician.
Five Must-Hear Pittsburgh Albums to Stream (for free!) this Black Music Month
In honor of Black Music Month, we’re highlighting the contributions of five remarkable Pittsburgh-based Black musicians available to stream for free through Carnegie Library’s STACKS digital music platform.
Connecting Community and Comedy with Asher O’Briant
Meet Asher O’Briant, a Pittsburgh-based, award-winning screenwriter and comedian dedicated to spreading joy and awareness through his approachable and eccentric personality. His experience as a social worker and community advocate takes root in his activism-centered, inclusive comedy.
Clothed in Creation with Lauryn Parks
Meet Lauryn Parks, the Pittsburgh-based model, painter, and fashion creative behind Bad Bitch Thriftin’
Pittsburgh women artists making HERstory
Join us in applauding some of Pittsburgh’s amazing local women artists excelling in everything from ceramics and songwriting to literary activism and pinball machine upcycling.
12 Pittsburgh Black Visual Artists Worth Your Attention
During our February artist networking event, The Creative Hive, we invited everyone who shared space with us to share their favorite Pittsburgh Black visual artist. From muralists to oil painters, we're highlighting your choices for 12 Black visual artists making an impact in our Pittsburgh community.
Navigating Artistry with “The Urban Explorer”
Meet Deavron Dailey, also known as “The Urban Explorer,” a Pittsburgh-based visual mixed media artist who moved to the Steel City from Detroit, Michigan.
Envisioning a Future in Art with Ifeoma
A Q&A with Ifeoma, a Pittsburgh-based visual artist and illustrator, on her artwork, inspirations, and her evolving style
Shop Local: Gift ideas by Pittsburgh artists
Shop local this holiday season with our curated list of gift ideas created by Pittsburgh-based artists.
Meet the artist: A Conversation with Frank Harris
Meet Frank Harris, the Pittsburgh artist behind the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council's Steel City twist on Edvard Munch's "Scream"
Former Italian artist looking for big break in Pittsburgh art scene
Fabrizio Gerbino, a classically trained Italian sculptor and painter, has called Pittsburgh home since the early 2000s. The wide range of artwork visible in his McKees Rocks studio showcases his many talents.
5 Questions with Art on the Walls artist Katie Koenig
Learn more about Katie Koenig, one of the three artists featured in Eleven Stanwix’s new Art on the Walls exhibition program, which brings the work of Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council members to unconventional spaces throughout the region.
