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PITTSBURGH, Pa., Nov. 30, 2022 – Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh, a joint program of The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments, has awarded 49 grants totaling $1.61 million, the largest annual distribution in the 12-year history of the program.
A total of $135,000 for 10 local arts and community-building programs
PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022… Nonprofits that make up the safety net for essential human services in the region will get a significant boost Aug.
PITTSBURGH, PA, May 24, 2022 – The first person to be awarded the Exposure Tongue River Artist/Activist Residency, a program of The Pittsburgh Foundation’s Exposure Artists Program, is Jasmine Green.
Pittsburgh area donors follow history of giving more in tough times.
Today 10 women from across the country who paint in the figurative realist style were named finalists for the $50,000 Bennett Prize, the third iteration of the largest art award ever offered solely to women figurative realist painters. The winner and, for the first time, a $10,000 runner-up award, will be named in 2023.
PITTSBURGH, AUG. 15, 2022 – In a year dominated by economic uncertainty, regional nonprofits providing basic needs got a much-needed boost of operating support on Aug. 9 from the #ONEDAY Critical Needs Alert online giving event. The 16-hour campaign raised $1.15 million.
Eight projects focused on community revitalization have received a funding boost totaling $162,600 from The Community Foundation of Westmoreland County (CFWC). Awards include support for a small business center, improving access for people with disabilities and job training opportunities for youth.
Pittsburgh, May 23, 2022 – The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency recognized three affordable housing leaders earlier this month during its Housing Forum conference at the Hilton Harrisburg. Honored with the agency’s prestigious Housing Pioneer Award were:
PITTSBURGH, PA, APRIL 18, 2022 - Rising women painters are invited to apply for the third iteration of The Bennett Prize. Its $50,000 grand prize is the largest offered solely to women figurative realist painters.
