The Pittsburgh Creative Corps is a group of pre-qualified artists whose work has been reviewed by a panel of artists, art and design professionals, and community stakeholders. The Pittsburgh Creative Corps supports the rapid deployment of the artists in the Corps and their creative practices to respond to various public art and artist-led programming opportunities throughout the year.
Application and Nominations
The Pittsburgh Creative Corps is open to artists of all disciplines throughout Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Applying to and Nominating an Artist for the Pittsburgh Creative Corps
Artist applications and nominations are accepted on a rolling basis and will be reviewed twice throughout the year; once in the Fall and once in the Spring. Application and/or nomination is not a guarantee of selection to the Corps.
For consideration in the Fall Review, applications must be submitted by Monday, September 8, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
For consideration in the Spring Review, applications must be submitted by Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Application Resources
This informational video goes through the application process for artists interested in applying to the Pittsburgh Creative Corps.
Office Hours
Shiftworks holds Office Hours to support artists working in the public realm. These 25-minute sessions may be used for feedback on artist work samples, application preparation, or other questions related to the Corps call for artists.
Due to limited staff capacity in early 2025, Office Hours will be reserved for artists applying to the Pittsburgh Creative Corps. Virtual appointments will be available from February 20 – March 7, 2025. Thursday slots, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, will be with Lauren Basing, Project Manager. Friday slots, from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, will be with Divya Rao Heffley, Associate Director.
Image credits
Top to bottom, left to right:
(1) CONFLUX immersive art experience by artists Heidi Wiren Bartlett and Celeste Neuhaus, photo by Beth Barbis; (2) PGH Tango Connection leading a community dance class at Allegheny Landing, photo by Heather Mull.