Community engagement and social justice
Digital / lighting / projection art
2-D art, including murals, mosaic, photography, etc.
Pittsburgh Creative Corps Artist Directory
Emily Paige Armstrong
Art by Emily Paige
Primary Discipline
Artistic Practice
Murals
Painting/works on paper/printmaking
Illustration / comics / graphic novels
Mural for NEC, 2025, 10′ x 40.’ Commissioned by New Economy Collaborative to highlight Pittsburgh’s second industrial revolution. Served as artist lead and project coordinator, which encompassed 3 murals in the Strip District.
Mural Competition, 2025, spray paint, 9′ x 18.’ Winning mural created as part of Slammin’ Cans Mural Competition.
Welcome to Sharpsburg, 2024, house paint and spray paint, 15′ x 18.’ Created in collaboration with artist Phil Seth for Sharpsburg organization, Artspiration.
Amplify Mural, 2023, house paint on wooden boards, 16′ x 8.’ Commissioned by Amplify Church Pittsburgh to depict their core values, as symbolized in the four main flowers and surrounding imagery.
Creator and lead for the Drag & Draw live art program at the Andy Warhol Museum, 2022 and 2023.
About the Artist
Emily Paige Armstrong is a Pittsburgh-based mural artist, fine artist, and creative consultant specializing in purpose-driven public art, large-scale murals, and original mixed media artwork. As a queer artist, her work centers on identity, healing, and inclusive visual storytelling. She designs and installs large-scale indoor and outdoor murals for businesses, nonprofits, and public spaces, in addition to creating original paintings and mixed media works available for purchase.
Alongside her studio and public art practice, Emily provides digital marketing, branding, and web design services for artists, small businesses, and mission-driven organizations. Her professional background includes UX/UI design, content strategy, social media marketing, and communications. She develops practical, conversion-focused websites, strategic social media content, and clear brand messaging systems that support sustainable growth.
Her practice operates at the intersection of public art, creative storytelling, and community engagement. Whether developing a commercial mural, live painting activation, or brand and website system, she delivers projects on time, within budget, and aligned with client goals. She continues to expand her work as a Pittsburgh muralist, live event painter, fine artist, and digital marketing consultant serving creative and values-driven communities.
Photo by Camila Casas
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Accreditations, Certifications, and/or Awards
- Public Speaker and Presenter at AAM, 2023;
- Honorary Mention in Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh through CMOA IDEA Coalition, 2023;
- Digital Marketing Certification Recipient through the Warhol Academy, 2023;
- Pride Mural Competition Winner of Bloomfield Pride, 2023 – sponsored by Studio 4 & Trace Brewing;
- Featured Speaker in Artist Talk Mental Health, 2022 hosted at CMOA;
- Associated Artist of Pittsburgh Member 2021 – Present
Provides Fabrication Services to Other Artists
No
Teaching Artist
Yes, ages 5-24
Joined the Directory
April 2024
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PROJECT
Pittsburgh Creative Corps
Designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Creative Corps initiative engages artists and creative workers to activate the public realm while providing economic opportunity.
“Public art is a way for me to bring hope to the viewer, connect with them on a personal level, and allow me to address various themes around creating a better tomorrow in a way that is accessible and digestible to a wide range of viewers while still being a form of advocacy through a lens of grace.”
Emily Paige Armstrong
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PROJECT
Pittsburgh Creative Corps
Designed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pittsburgh Creative Corps initiative engages artists and creative workers to activate the public realm while providing economic opportunity.
