Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Meet the artists of the new PIT terminal! Today from 4-5:30 p.m is the first of 5 "Meet the Artists" panels with Keny Marshall and Renee Piechocki moderating. Can't make it? More dates through Sept. Link in comments to register. 100
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 02/06/2026The Pennsylvania Council on the Arts asked the field what it needed. Then it did something else. 🔗 Link to comments to read what the field said, what the agency decided, and what you can do about it. 101
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Come for the tour, stay for the company. Creative Hive is back on Tue, May 26, 5:30–7:30PM at Father Ryan Arts Center in McKees Rocks. Arts admin, educators, creatives, artists of all disciplines, this is for you. Come as you are: pittsburghartscouncil.org/events/creative-hive-may-2026pittsburghartscouncil.orgCreative Hive May 2026Creative Hive March 2026 000
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilPhipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens @phippsconservatory.bsky.social · 24/04/2026🌺It’s the LAST WEEKEND of Spring Flower Show: True Colors!🌺 Enjoy an evening stroll through the Conservatory to explore spring blooms under glowing glass! Take a last look at an endless array of illuminated hyacinths, delphiniums, tulips and more. Visit: buff.ly/8hsIrdt Photo © Paul g. Wiegman 031
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Artists, creatives, cultures workers: see you Tuesday, Feb 24. Come for the free snacks, stay for the community share outs! tinyurl.com/2u26kfkutinyurl.comCreative Hive February 2026 012
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilLisa Cunningham @trashyleesuh.bsky.social · 25/01/2026In the years since I transitioned from a newsroom into an arts communications role, I’ve seen how the absence of consistent arts coverage affects our community — in part because artists and organizations increasingly come to me with their questions, concerns, & stories, unsure who else is listeningpittsburghartscouncil.orgArts Coverage Is Essential to Local Media’s Future 023
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilWESA @wesa.fm · 23/12/2025Originally called the Renaissance City Choir, the group now known as the Pittsburgh Pride Choir rang in the holiday season earlier this month in front of a packed sanctuary at East Liberty Presbyterian Church.wesa.fmPittsburgh Pride Choir has been making holiday spirits bright for 40 yearsOriginally called the Renaissance City Choir, the group now known as the Pittsburgh Pride Choir rang in the holiday season earlier this month in front of a packed sanctuary at East Liberty Presbyteria... 072
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 23/12/2025Thank you for a remarkable year! Wishing you a restful end of the year from all of us here at the Arts Council ⭐ This week’s roundup covers the next 2 weeks while we’re away: tinyurl.com/5n6exf7a See you Jan 5th! 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 18/12/2025Don’t wait: If you’re planning to apply for this year’s Creative Entrepreneur Accelerator (CEA) $2,000 grant, you’ll need to take the first step now: schedule a consultation with a Referral Coordinator! 🔗 Get started: www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/grants/creat...pittsburghartscouncil.orgCreative Entrepreneur AcceleratorCreative Entrepreneur Accelerator Grant 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 16/12/2025Camden Yandel approaches illustration with a comic-book artist’s instinct for narrative-driven details. That sensibility is evident in his recent portraits of Arts Council team members, where small, thoughtful choices produce a spark. See his work and read the full Q&A: tinyurl.com/2jwnm5n3tinyurl.comA Conversation with Illustrator, Educator, and Designer Camden Yandel 011
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 10/12/2025Hosting an arts & culture event Dec 22-Jan 4? We're working on a supersized events list for the holidays and would love to promote your event for free. Submit ASAP to be included! Submit here: www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/page/request... Dancers from Flamenco Pittsburgh // by Patrick Fisher 020
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Register and join us! The vibes are (literally free and) gonna be glittery. www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/events/creat... 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 26/11/2025Did you know we've been piloting a new membership program? And that we'll be growing and launching it in the new year? Read this FAQ blog post by our membership director, André Solomon here: www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/everyth... 031
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Visitors in town this week? Find something everyone will love.pittsburghartscouncil.orgCan't-Miss Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: November 24-30 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 20/11/2025Planning your weekend? Pittsburgh has great art events to pick from to get you energized and inspired. Choose from markets, workshops, talks, community gatherings, and more. Full list here: www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/cant-mi... 010
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Looking for new employment or opportunity in the arts? We got you. www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/artisti...pittsburghartscouncil.orgArtistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: November 2025 021
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilTech25 @tech25pgh.bsky.social · 12/11/2025Get to Wood Street Galleries this Friday (11/14) from 5:30-9:00PM for an #Ableton Playground featuring Joseph Pailo Haley & our very own Steve Knots answering questions and giving walkthroughs. #FourthRiver @culturaltrust.bsky.social 021
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 05/11/2025The ongoing Pennsylvania budget impasse is putting our communities and neighbors at risk. Nonprofits that provide essential human services — like food, shelter, and care for our most vulnerable neighbors — are facing a crisis without state funding. #PABudgetNow (1/4) 111
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 05/11/2025Get your tickets and your craft on at this fundraising craft-off on Wed, Nov 6th at Trace Brewing! For this pay-what-you-can fundraiser event for you'll create the most awesome thing as fast as you can to win prizes! All proceeds benefit the Center for Creative Reuse. tinyurl.com/yvwpscevtinyurl.comCraftical: An Intense Crafting CompetitionGet your craft on at the craft-off! Create the most awesome thing you possibly can in just 30 minutes and win fantastic prizes! 011
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 04/11/2025💬 Are you a freelance arts worker or an organization that hires them? We’d love to hear about your experience. Recognizing that most artists work gig to gig and face unfair treatment, we’re creating the Fair Deal Checklist to support equity for freelancers. tinyurl.com/4cfnfuxdtinyurl.comBuilding Fair Futures for Freelancers 011
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 30/10/2025With over 160,000 neighbors in Allegheny County alone facing loss of their SNAP benefits starting Nov 1, @pghcitypaper.com has put together a list of food assistance resources across Pittsburgh: www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/with-...pghcitypaper.comWith SNAP in jeopardy, here's where to find food assistance across Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh City Paper | News, Dining, Music, Best Of, Arts, FilmThese resources include pantries, free fridges, food banks, and free grocery programs by neighborhood or region. 052
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilWESA @wesa.fm · 29/10/2025In the late 1990s, it was hard to open the business pages of a daily paper without seeing yet another article about the rise of the Houston-based energy company called Enron. Year after year, Fortune magazine hailed it as the country’s most innovative corporation.wesa.fmQuantum Theatre stages Pittsburgh premiere of 'Enron' playQuantum Theatre stages the Pittsburgh premiere of "Succession" producer Lucy Prebble's darkly comic play "Enron," about the 1990s corporate scandal. 041
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 21/10/2025We hope you'll join us next week! Register for free here: tinyurl.com/3ayz4rve 031
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 16/10/2025“In the middle of the night, we ducked the entire town,” Beers says, explaining his strategy for placing 5,000 ducks in the past few weeks. His inspiration? The giant rubber duck that landed down at the Point in Pittsburgh in 2013 created by Dutch artist, Florentijn Hofman. tinyurl.com/54rmk69kpittsburghmagazine.comGiant Ducks Overtake Canonsburg in Grandpa Joe’s Surprise Stunt | Pittsburgh MagazineThey’re the latest shenanigans by the candy shop proprietor who tells fans to ‘expect the unexpected.’ 010
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 03/10/2025Looking for new employment or opportunity in the arts? Check out our latest Jobs & Opportunities Roundup, featuring nearly 50 job openings and 50 artistic opportunities! Full list here: tinyurl.com/3jmme8betinyurl.comArtistic Jobs and Opportunities Roundup: October 2025 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 25/09/2025✏️If you're looking for a new, indoor hobby as we move into cooler, darker months ahead and one that may tend to your mental health as we lose opportunities for vitamin D and to socialize, consider joining a writing workshop at @writepittsburgh.bsky.social ✏️ Full list here: tinyurl.com/mppsh7ydtinyurl.comEvents — Write PittsburghRegister for upcoming Write Pittsburgh workshops and events. 033
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 10/09/2025We want to hear from you! Over the past few months, artists, nonprofits, and creative workers helped shape 9 priorities for arts policy as the city heads into a mayoral election. ✨ Which priorities matter most to you? 🕰️ Share your thoughts by EOD Thursday, 9/11: tinyurl.com/yy43tfh8pittsburghartscouncil.orgYour Voice Matters: Setting Arts Priorities for Pittsburgh’s Mayoral Election 023
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 03/09/2025Don't miss the last summer arts fest in PGH this weekend on September 5-7! Enjoy work by 85 regional and national artists working clay, fiber, wood, jewelry, glass, leather, metal, mixed media, and two-dimensional art. This event is free and open to the public! craftsmensguild.org/a-fair-in-th...craftsmensguild.orgA Fair in the Park - Craftsmen's Guild of PittsburghA Fair in the Park is held in the lush surroundings of Pittsburgh’s Mellon Park. An estimated 20,000 dedicated visitors enjoy the opportunity to interact with over 100 regional and national artists wo... 100
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilTribLive @triblive.bsky.social · 29/08/2025To celebrate the release of his new album last Friday, Daniel Donato played three Nashville shows in one day — with a solo pop-up at a record store, his band’s headlining show at Ryman Auditorium and a late-night covers set at a honky-tonk around the corner.triblive.comQ&A: Guitarist Daniel Donato says Pittsburgh feels like home for his Cosmic Country soundTo celebrate the release of his new album last Friday, Daniel Donato played three Nashville shows in one day — with a solo pop-up at a record store, his band’s headlining show at Ryman Auditorium and a late-night covers set at a honky-tonk a... 001
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 17/08/2025"With each act of creation, we shape what’s possible for those who will follow." More below from our CEO Patrick Fisher on the creative voices and projects that shaped our region July: www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/lineage...pittsburghartscouncil.orgLineage and Legacy: Creating Within a Continuum 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 31/07/2025Are you an artist or creative looking for a short stay in Pittsburgh at a competitive rate? 🎨 Pittsburgh Public Theater is offering fully furnished downtown apartments to artists, creatives, and their community. Click below for more info!pittsburghartscouncil.orgArtist-Friendly Downtown Pittsburgh Apartments for Short-Term StaysArts Blog 011
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 28/07/2025This giveaway closes in just 2 days! Don't forget to enter for a chance to win a year membership at Atithi Studios. ⏰ Entries due by 11:59 p.m. on Wed, July 30, 2025. 🎊 The 2 winning sponsored memberships will be announced on Friday, Aug 1, 2025. www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/giveawa...pittsburghartscouncil.orgGiveaway: Apply to Win a One-Year Membership to Atithi Studios!Arts Blog 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 17/07/2025Are you an artist or creative in need of a studio space? We're partnering with Atithi Studios in Sharpsburg to give away 2 one-year memberships! Click the link to learn more and enter! www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/giveawa...pittsburghartscouncil.orgGiveaway: Apply to Win a One-Year Membership to Atithi Studios! 001
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 10/07/2025From Warhol and Randyland to Fallingwater and more: why Pittsburgh's color, history, and imagination are creating a magnetic arts capital. www.wanderlustmagazine.com/inspiration/...wanderlustmagazine.comRivers of steel and paint: Why Pittsburgh is the USA’s next big art town - WanderlustA burgeoning arts district, avant-garde galleries and new daily flights from London mean this Pennsylvania city should be on every art-lover’s bucket list. 000
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 03/07/2025Contemporary Craft supports the revitalization of Pittsburgh’s rich maker legacy through programs, exhibitions, and workshops that engage both local residents and national visitors. www.publicsource.org/contemporary...publicsource.orgHow Contemporary Craft is supporting tourism and creative connection in PittsburghGreg Gehner’s metal studio hums with heat and purpose. Surrounded by the tools of his trade, he shapes metal into functional, elegant pieces — including fixtures destined for the new terminal at Pitts... 011
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 24/06/2025Exciting news: our very first issue of 'Artsburgh' landed in inboxes this morning! Artsburgh is our new, weekly guide to arts & culture events, news, and hidden gems right here in the 'burgh. Sign up here to join the club: www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/signup 010
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 20/06/2025Last-minute summer camp sign-ups! We found creative Pittsburgh-area camps with spots still open. If your kid needs more structure, fun, or you need childcare help—we’ve got you: open.https://www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/last-minute-summer-camps-spark-creativitypittsburghartscouncil.orgLast-Minute Summer Camps to Spark CreativityChildren’s hands covered in colorful beaded bracelets gather over a box filled with multicolored beads, reaching in and showing off their bracelets as they participate in a group craft activity. 020
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 06/06/2025Mary Tremonte's print 'Building Power, Building Resistance' led our blog & social push urging signatures to fight federal arts funding cuts. Her bold, playful work calls us in—and to action. Read our Q&A with the PGH artist/DJ/educator to learn what drives her practice:pittsburghartscouncil.orgA Conversation with Artist, DJ, Printmaker, Educator, and Organizer Mary Tremonte 021
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Arts and culture are under attack and we're asking everyone in the Greater Pittsburgh region to help us fight back.pittsburghartscouncil.orgArts and Culture are Under Attack. Help Us Fight Back. 132
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilLisa Cunningham @trashyleesuh.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Still undecided on who deserves your vote for Pittsburgh Mayor? During a time when federal arts & culture funding is being stripped, @pghartscouncil.bsky.social invited mayoral candidates to address the importance of supporting the arts at a local level www.pittsburghartscouncil.org/blog/pittsbu...pittsburghartscouncil.orgPittsburgh Mayoral Candidates Pledge Support for Arts and Culture Ahead of Primary Election 021
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 09/05/2025Looking for a gift for Mother's Day with a little Pittsburgh flair? Consider the book lanching this week,"Andy Warhol's Mother: The Woman Behind the Artist" by Elaine Rusinko. Through Rusinko's work, Julia Warhola emerges as tenacious, persnickety and personally artistic.pittsburghmagazine.comWho Was Andy Warhol's Mother? | Pittsburgh Magazine“Andy Warhol's Mother” Elaine Rusinko University of Pittsburgh Press, $40 Flowers? Check. Brunch reservation? Check. Looking for something a little extra 042
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilWESA @wesa.fm · 17/04/2025The Trump administration’s recent gutting of the National Endowment for the Humanities so far looks even worse for Pittsburgh than its attacks on the National Endowment for the Arts.buff.lyDOGE cuts at National Endowment for the Humanities hit Carnegie Museums, Phipps and moreThe National Endowment for the Humanities is less well known than the National Endowment for the Arts. But the Trump administration’s recent gutting of the NEH so far looks even worse for Pittsburgh… 175
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilWESA @wesa.fm · 17/04/2025The Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka was informed that it would not receive the remainder of a $472,000 grant it was awarded in 2022 by the federal Institute for Museum and Library Services. That would leave them with a funding gap of up to $156,000 on the multi-year project.buff.lyDOGE budget cuts hinder restoration of Pittsburgh's Maxo Vanka muralsCuts to a federal cultural agency have hit the Society to Preserve the Millvale Murals of Maxo Vanka and the Children's Museum 054
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 15/04/2025This is a time for courage. The arts have long been at the forefront of social and political resistance. In a new Demystifying the Arts column, CEO Patrick Fisher shares actionable ways that artists, cultural organizations, and supporters can take to prevent history from repeating itselfpittsburghartscouncil.orgWhen the Arts Are Attacked, Democracy Is at Risk 011
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 01/04/2025It's another great week full of arts and culture events in Pittsburgh!pittsburghartscouncil.orgMust-See Pittsburgh Art Exhibits, Concerts, and Performances: March 31-April 6 000
Reposted by Pittsburgh Arts CouncilPA Humanities @pahumanities.bsky.social · 25/03/2025✅ PA cultural organizations: Your voice matters! Complete our federal funding impact survey by March 31. Results will directly shape our federal advocacy. In partnership w/ GPCA & @pghartscouncil.bsky.social. ➡️ Take the survey now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/artsfedfun...surveymonkey.comArts and Culture Organization Federal Funding SurveyTake this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free. 022
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 25/03/2025Join us at Community Forge tomorrow night for this month's free arts networking event: Meet new folks, tour the historic facility and studios, and enjoy free snacks and drinks!pittsburghartscouncil.orgCreative Hive March 2025 020
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 18/03/2025Many artists in Pittsburgh are struggling to find affordable living spaces. But an opportunity has emerged to potentially help artists secure stable, affordable housing in Downtown Pittsburgh.pittsburghartscouncil.orgAffordable Housing for Artists: A New Opportunity for Artists in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District 030
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 06/03/2025UPDATE: Read more on the lawsuit filed today by the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Rhode Island against the National Endowment for the Arts for requiring that grant applicants agree to not promote "gender ideology" in alignment with President Trump's recent executive orderpittsburghartscouncil.orgTrump’s Impact on the Arts: A Running List of Updates 051
Pittsburgh Arts Council @pghartscouncil.bsky.social · 05/03/2025The NFL Draft is more than a football event—it’s a cultural moment. When Pittsburgh hosts the event in 2026, we'd love to see the city highlighted for not just its sports contributions, but for our incredible arts and culture offeringspittsburghartscouncil.orgWhere Arts and Sports Collide: Seizing Pittsburgh’s NFL Draft Moment 020
