Pittsburgh Artist Registry

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the artist eligibility requirements?

In order to join the registry, artists must be full-time residents of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Mercer, Lawrence, Somerset, Venango, Washington, or Westmoreland counties. Artists of all disciplines and at all career levels, from emerging to professional, are welcome.

I’m not an artist; can I still use the registry?

Yes. You can use the registry to find artists in two ways. You can create a user account in order to search for and save your favorite artists, or you may browse the registry without creating an account. Without an account, you will be able to search for artists, but you will not be able to save favorites.

Can I join the registry if I own or represent a venue?

The Office of Public Art is currently developing Pittsburgh Art Places, a similar website for arts venues. If you would like to be notified when the new website is available, click here to tell us more about your venue.

Venues can create a user account to search for artists. Select ‘I am looking for an artist’ on the registration page to create an account.

Can one artist be listed as an individual, group, as well as a collaborative?

If you are an individual artist as well as part of a group or collaborative, then you would be required to create different profiles on the registry – one as an individual artist with examples of your individual work and another as a group with examples of the group’s work.

What if I am a literary artist or musician and do not have any images?

All members of the registry must upload at least one image. We suggest literary artists, musicians, or other non-visual artists include visual representations of their work, such as the cover of their book, an author photo, or a photo of a performance. As a user searches the database, a thumbnail image will appear along with contact information. It’s worth it to add an image because profiles without images have fewer visitors.

Are profile applications reviewed?

All applications to the registry go live on the website immediately upon completion of the application. Following the application process, a staff member of the Office of Public Art will review all applications to determine that all applicant information was included in the application process, that the support materials are consistent with the descriptions provided, and to ensure that the submissions are compatible with the purpose of the registry. Questions about applications will be directed to artists from staff via email.

Who can use the Pittsburgh Artist Registry?

The registry is an on-line resource that is open and free to the public. They key audiences are arts organizations, arts presenters, curators, designers, artists, architects, developers, community groups, and businesses. Please review our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy before using the registry.

How can I contact an artist that I’ve found on the registry?

You must contact the artist directly given the contact information that they have provided on their profile. Administrators of the Pittsburgh Artist Registry do not facilitate communications to any artists.

Is there a fee to use the registry?

There is no cost to artists to join the registry and no cost to browse the registry. However, the registry is not free to produce; we would love your support! Donate here!

How does an artist create a registry profile?

There are five steps to making a registry profile. Click here for more detailed instructions.

1. Create an account
2. Complete the application form
3. Input bio and upload resume
4. Upload work samples
5. Update your profile when you create new work
6. Log in annually to maintain an active profile. Users that do not annually log in will be removed.

What media players are needed for viewing work samples?

Windows Media Player 7.1 or higher
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/download/default.asp