Arts & Culture

Pittsburgh International Airport’s Art in the Airport program is dedicated to showcasing a dynamic array of work produced by local, regional, national, and international artists. The program is part of the airport’s commitment to creating a sense of place by connecting to the region it serves through offerings unique to Pittsburgh, including art, culture, cuisine, individuals and institutions.

                  Student Art Exhibit Finalists 

           

Pittsburgh International Airport is happy to launch our first Student Art Exhibit, featuring work from youth 6-18 years of age.  Students were asked to submit original artwork in response of the theme “Nobody Owns the Sky,” the title of a children’s book about Bessie Coleman, who became the first African-American licensed aviator in 1921.

The submissions were judged by members of the Art in the Airport Advisory Committee and staff at PIT.  Those winning artworks are now displayed throughout the airport and on its website, FlyPittsburgh.com and the students will go through a virtual “masterclass” with Pittsburgh artist, Cheryl Capezzuti.

Click here to see more of the student art work. 

Performing Arts Series

As part of the Art in the Airport program, Pittsburgh International Airport is pleased to offer a Performing Arts Series featuring artists and musicians of all genres.

The general public, as well as everyone in the airport, are invited to attend by obtaining a myPITpass. Performances take place in the Airside Terminal Center Core. Parking is free for up to one hour in the Extended Parking Lot; $2 for the second hour.

Performances featuring local musicians are held in the Center Core on Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

This program has been temporarily suspended. 

Artist Submission

Pittsburgh International now puts out an annual call for artwork, and rotates installations on a quarterly basis. For a list of upcoming deadlines, please contact the Arts and Culture Manager, Rachel Saul Rearick at rrearick@flypittsburgh.com.

Art Advisory Committee

An Art Advisory Committee reviews all requests for displays of artwork, performances, or other arts events at Pittsburgh International Airport or Allegheny County Airport. The mission of the Art in the Airport Advisory Committee is, “To manage an art collection of style, diversity and beauty to be enjoyed by our traveling public and employees that also promotes public art and enhances the airport environment.”

Community Representatives
Alex Bard
Sean Beauford
Richard Belotti
Darla Cravotta
Casey Droege
Madeline Gent
Sallyann Kluz
Brian Lang
Christiane Leach
Kate Lydon
Loretta Stanish
Dorie Taylor

Allegheny County Airport Authority Members
Paul Hoback
Matthew Neistein
Raissa Psinka
Rachel Rearick
Samantha Stedford
Alyson Walls

Apply to Perform at the Airport!

Although a pre-qualified pool of artists has already been selected, the Art in the Airport program is always looking for performing artists. Anyone is welcome to apply, but the program seeks artists who perform original music, or music from traditional genres. We are particularly interested in acoustic musicians or those whose instruments are able to pass through a TSA screening port. Applicants who are accepted join a Pre-Qualified Performing Arts Roster. Acceptance into the Roster does not guarantee a performance opportunity.

How to Apply

The Performing Arts Program at Pittsburgh International Airport is not currently accepting applications. The next call for performers will be open in Fall 2020