Coming This Summer: Grant Opportunities for Artists and Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is pleased to announce the opening dates for two upcoming arts and culture grants, offering funding opportunities for individual artists and arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
Grants Totaling $88,000 in State Funding Awarded to Local Creative Entrepreneurs
Forty-four Southwestern Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $88,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program.
How to Apply for an Arts Grant
The hardest part of being an artist should be making art, not writing grants. We compiled a list of tips to help make applying for an arts grant a little easier.
$150,000 in Grants Awarded to 30 Regional Arts Organizations
The grant program provides $5,000 grants to arts organizations in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties with average annual revenues between $10,000 - $200,000.
Grants Totaling $50,000 in State Funding Awarded to Local Creative Businesses
Twenty-six Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $50,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants are used to start or operate a creative business in addition to providing access to free business consultations through local providers.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to Receive $10,000 Research Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
Pittsburgh – January 10, 2023 — The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to receive a Research Grant in the Arts award of $10,000. This grant will support the Arts Council’s second round of racial equity and arts funding research as an update to its 2018 report, “Racial Equity and Arts Funding in Greater Pittsburgh.” The 2018 report’s conclusion was that the overall picture is one of continuing disparities in arts funding by race.
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!Arts Council Awards $450,000 to 55 Local Artists and Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has awarded $450,000 directly to the Allegheny County arts community as part of its Allegheny Arts Revival Grant, a one-time grant program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.$150,000 in Grants Available to Creative Entrepreneurs in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene & Washington Counties
Creative entrepreneurs can receive up to $2,000 to support general operations of their small business through the Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grant, opening on Saturday, October 15, 2022.New Grant Provides $450,000 to Allegheny County Artists and Arts Organizations
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced today the launch of its largest grant program to date – the Allegheny Arts Revival Grant – which provides $450,000 to Allegheny County artists and arts organizations. This grant program is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).Grants Totaling $100,000 Awarded in State Funding to Local Creative Businesses
Fifty Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs were awarded a total of $100,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business’ general operations as part of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ (PCA) Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants are used to start or operate a creative business in addition to providing access to free business consultations through local providers.Arts Council Awards $48,000 to 24 Local Creative Entrepreneurs
Twenty-four Western Pennsylvania creative entrepreneurs have been awarded a total of $48,000 from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to support their business' general operations in the first distribution of funds from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts' Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program. Grants range from $500 to $2,000 and go toward starting or operating a creative business in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council to Receive $500,000 from the NEA to Re-grant Into Allegheny County
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has been selected to receive a $500,000 American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Arts Council plans to regrant these funds to small nonprofit organizations and independent artists in Allegheny County in 2022.
Arts Council Opens Applications Today for Two State Grant Programs for Arts Organizations
Two grant programs open today for arts organizations that provide ongoing public art programs in Pennsylvania. The state funds are regranted by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for applicants in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene and Washington counties on behalf of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA).
New Fund Supports Emerging Creative Entrepreneurs Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington Counties
Creative entrepreneurs can now access small business consulting services and critical financial resources through the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts’ Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator program, administered by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council for applicants in Allegheny, Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties. This program offers $500 to $2,000 in support of creative entrepreneurs starting a business or currently operating a micro-business in creative fields such as marketing, architecture, visual arts, crafts, design, film and media, digital games, music, entertainment, and publishing.
Arts Council Awards $10,000 to Nine Western Pennsylvania Teaching Artists
Nine Western Pennsylvania teaching artists and arts educators have received a total of $10,000 to support career training and other professional development opportunities in the first distribution of funds from the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council’s Teaching Artist Opportunity Grant.
Grant Announcement: Changes to PCA State Grant Programs
The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) recently announced changes to its state-funded grant programs, including that it will be sunsetting its Project Stream Grant program due to post-pandemic fiscal impacts and changes in funding priorities.
New Fund Provides Support to Arts Sector by Offsetting Costs Related to COVID-19
Arts nonprofits and venues in Western Pennsylvania can soon access financial relief for costs related to COVID-19 venue and staff safety measures thanks to a new grant program by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council.New Grant Provides up to $2,000 for Teaching Artists in Western Pennsylvania
A new grant program of the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) will provide up to $2,000 to support Western Pennsylvania teaching artists and arts educators seeking career training and other professional development opportunities. Applications for the grant program open on Monday, February 15.
Arts Council Receives $150,000 from Foundations and Individuals to Support Artists Impacted by COVID-19
The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) has received nearly $150,000 for its Emergency Fund for Artists thanks to a combination of individual giving and foundation support since pivoting its fund in mid-March to support those affected by the current pandemic. However, more than $80,000 is needed in order for the Arts Council to support all incoming applicants.
Arts Council Expands Emergency Fund for Artists, Asks for Donations in Response to Coronavirus
In response to COVID-19's impact on the arts community, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council has temporarily expanded the application guidelines of its Emergency Fund for Artists to cover up to $500 in loss of income due to coronavirus-related closings. The Arts Council is also asking for help raising funds to support the Emergency Fund.
Five Pittsburgh Artists Receive $10,000 in Professional Development Funds from Arts Council
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced five local artists will receive $10,000 total in awards as part of its December 2019 round of Artist Opportunity Grants. These grants provide financial support for artists to access professional development opportunities to support their creative careers.
41 Local Arts Groups and Artists to receive $69,891 in Funding
This month the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced the distribution of $69,891 in Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) Project Stream grants across the seven-county Greater Pittsburgh region. The Arts Council honored the 41 grantees during a grant ceremony on Wednesday, November 20 at the Arts Council’s Downtown Pittsburgh office.
Arts Council Awards Nearly $85,000 to Pittsburgh-Area Artists
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced $84,985 in awards as part of its Artist Opportunity Grant and Lift Grant programs, which both support the creative careers of Greater Pittsburgh artists.
Pittsburgh Artists Receive $10,000 in Professional Development Funds from Arts Council
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced $10,000 in awards in its April 2019 round of Artist Opportunity Grants, which provides financial support for artists to access professional development opportunities to support their creative careers.
GPAC Emergency Fund Supports Its First Artist
The Emergency Fund for Artists, administered by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, has awarded its first emergency grant to local guitarist Nathan Zoob. Launched in 2018, the Emergency Fund for Artists provides $300-$1,000 grants to support individuals who have experienced career-threatening situations, such as a fire, flood, accident or theft.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Announces Second Round of Life Grant Awardees
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) is pleased to announce the second round of creative professionals to receive a Lift Grant, GPAC’s newest grant program. $70,000 was awarded to four grantees (below) for artistic endeavors taking place through April 30, 2019. Of the 72 applicants during this round of grants, 16 advanced to the second round of grant proposal reviews, with the final four project proposals selected to receive funding.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Announces Grant Awards for Local Artists
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announced $14,980 in awards in the April 2018 round of Artist Opportunity Grants, which will support artists in accessing professional development opportunities to support their creative careers. Ten artists were awarded grants ranging from $680 – $2500 for technical needs, travel, lodging, and presentations associated with improving their art practice.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Announces Inaugural Round of Lift Grant Awardees
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) is pleased to announce the first round of creative professionals to receive a Lift Grant, GPAC’s newest grant program. $75,075 was awarded to seven grantees (below) for artistic endeavors taking place through October 31, 2018. The project-specific funding supports the production and presentation of the arts throughout the 10-county region, lifting both the careers of working artists and the cultural offerings in Southwestern PA.
Launching, Today: The Lift Grant, a New Fund for Regional Artists
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council officially announces a new grant program for artists, organizations, and artistic collaborations: the Lift Grant. Lift Grants of $5,000 - $20,000 will be awarded twice annually through the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council thanks to a generous grant from the Hillman Foundation.
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Announces Grant Awards for Local Artists
Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council announces $10,010 in awards in this round of Artist Opportunity Grants, funds to support individual artists in accessing professional development opportunities that support their artistic careers. Eleven artists were awarded grants ranging from $660 - $1500 to support technical needs, travel, lodging, and presentations associated with improving their art practice.
