Program areas at Pittsburgh Center for Arts and Media
Arts education programming:pca&m provides equipment and facilities for adults and youth of all skill levels, conducts educational programs, and stimulates public awareness and understanding through classes, camps, workshops and artist residencies to cultivate a thriving Arts community. Tuition assistance is available for any qualifying individual. Pca&m serves approximately 2,500 adults and youths annually from our main campus.
Artist services:pca&m offers a variety of opportunities for local artists, members, and other interested parties within the general community. Currently the organization hosts 4 exhibitions per year and holds 3 artists markets. Pca&m also provides access to studio facilities and equipment through a membership-based program in three separate mediums, ceramics, photography/media and printmaking. The organization also has a fiscal sponsorship program for artists that are receiving grants. The new pca&m retail consignment shop opened in december of 2022. The shop represents approximately 50 local artist and members, carrying a curated/juried selection of locally made artworks available for purchase to the general public. Pca&m serves roughly 1,500-2,000 through artists services.
Artists in schools and communities:through its partnership with the Pennsylvania council on the Arts, artists in schools & communities at pca&m offers artist residency projects and other vital Arts programming to schools, community organizations, and nonprofit service agencies working with both children and adults in allegheny, beaver, greene, and Washington counties. Serving roughly 10,000-12,000 people annually in all four counties