The arts are vitally important to Pittsburgh, a city that is proud to showcase its collections, whether at The Andy Warhol Museum, The Mattress Factory, or during a quarterly Gallery Crawl in the downtown Cultural District. Pittsburgh even has a $35 million African-American Cultural Center in the works. The 80,000-square foot facility is slated to open in the fall of 2007.
Pittsburgh’s art students have several options when it comes to choosing an art program. Those interested in studio arts or art history might consider a four-year program at the University of Pittsburgh or Duquesne University. Another option is the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for programs in animation, media arts, and game design.
Art Schools, Programs & Courses
in Pittsburgh
Subjects listed are highlights of programs
and/or courses offered.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh | (800) 275-2470 Advertising, Animation, Digital Design, Film/Video, Game Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, Media Arts, Multimedia, Photography, Web Site Design
Credit for the vibrant arts scene in Pittsburgh can be traced all the way back to Andrew Carnegie, the legendary philanthropist who dedicated millions of dollars to the establishment of museums, libraries, and other cultural institutions that thrive today. The first modern art museum in the city, the Carnegie Museum of Art opened in 1895.
Other Resources for Art Education and Careers in Pittsburgh
The arts are vitally important to Pittsburgh, a city that is proud to showcase its collections, whether at The Andy Warhol Museum, The Mattress Factory, or during a quarterly Gallery Crawl in the downtown Cultural District. Pittsburgh even has a $35 million African-American Cultural Center in the works. The 80,000-square foot facility is slated to open in the fall of 2007.