Patrick Fisher

(he/him)
White smiling man with short dark hair

CEO 412.391.2060 x225

Joined the Arts Council in June 2023


Bio

Primary focus: Visioning and planning, mission fulfillment, scaling impact, resource stewardship

You might know me from: My former work with Erie Arts & Culture and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. You may also recognize me as someone often documenting arts events.

Artistic Practices: I approach my role as an arts administrator through a creative lens and as an artistic process. Additionally, photography and long-format essay writing.

Astrological sign: Aries

Best concert I've ever attended: 2010 Harvest of Hope Festival in St. Augustine, Florida. The festival was an annual fundraiser for a non-profit organization that provides financial, educational, and service-oriented aid to migrant farm workers all over the country. The line-up that year included so many bands that were on heavy rotation at that time in my life. Billy Bragg, The Mountain Goats, Anvil, 7 Seconds, Dead Prez, Paul Baribeau, Kimya Dawson, Torche, Strike Anywhere, Dr. Octagon aka Kool Keith, Defiance Ohio, Algernon Cadawallder, and so many more.

Where you might spot me: Indulging in vegan baked goods at Allegro Bakery on the weekends, walking my two three-legged dogs in the Strip District, conducting studio visits with artists, attending as many arts and community events as a week can permit


Blog Posts

Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council: Honoring 20 Years of Advocacy, Connection, and Change

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Honoring 20 Years of Advocacy, Connection, and Change

2025 marks an extraordinary milestone for the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council: 20 years of fostering and championing the arts in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Now, we’re asking for your help as we embark on our next chapter. Your donation to the Arts Council helps provide our region's artistic community with the essential tools, funding, and support it needs to keep creating.