Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh: 2026 Fellowship Application

In its fourth year, Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh returns home.

What began as a shared experiment across Carnegie Museums, The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and The University of Pittsburgh now enters a new chapter, with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh joining as a partner and Carnegie Museums resuming its role as lead partner for this regional Call for Art. Anchored by our community partners, The August Wilson African American Cultural Center and 1Hood Media, this moment invites both reflection and possibility. It asks us to consider not only where we have been, but how we want to be together moving forward.

This year’s theme, Home, invites artists and partners to explore what it means to belong, to feel grounded, and to imagine Pittsburgh as a place where everyone can live and thrive.

Making a home is a collective act.
This Call for Art is grounded in the belief that art is a vital tool for shaping belonging and possibility. Through visual art, writing, performance, and interdisciplinary work, artists help us see what justice looks like when it is lived, felt, and shared. They help us imagine a city that welcomes people from every corner of the world and makes room for many definitions of home.

Together, we ask:
How can Pittsburgh be a just and equitable home for all?
To see the complete Call for Art, please click here.

Fellowship Overview
This year, we are excited to announce the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Curatorial Fellowship. The Fellow will work across partner organizations, including Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh, Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, August Wilson African American Cultural Center, and 1Hood Media, to steer the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh showcase which will be held at the Carnegie Museum of Art in February 2027. The showcase will feature approximately fifty works selected by the jurors and the Fellow.

The Fellow will curate the showcase at CMOA and support smaller satellite showcases at partner locations. They will also facilitate public-facing tours of the exhibition and art chats with visitors during its run. In addition, the Fellow will help archive past and present submissions by organizing digital artwork and synthesizing themes, artist information, and categories.

This Fellowship is designed to give opportunities to emerging artists and professionals seeking curatorial opportunities in Pittsburgh. The Fellow will work closely with Carnegie Museums staff as well as the staff from partner organizations to develop and present the showcase. Recent graduates, those early in their career, or seeking their first curatorial opportunity are encouraged to apply.

Click here to review the full role description and fellowship terms.

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 30, 2026
Submissions Must Include:
Statement of Interest (300-500 words): Tell us why you are interested in the fellowship and how your experience, creative practice, or curatorial interests connect to this opportunity.
Creative or Professional Profile (250 words or less)
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Art portfolio or curatorial portfolio: Link, URL, or upload a selection of no more than 10 images as .jpeg or .pdf files.
Short response (300 words or less): Describe how you would approach curating and supporting the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh showcase.

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Applicant Agreement & Consent
I understand that as a volunteer / intern / fellow, I am not entitled to monetary compensation for the work that I perform, and I am not entitled to worker’s compensation or group benefits in the event of injury.

Work-study students will be paid directly by their university. Interns and fellows will be compensated according to the agreement outlined on their official internship contract with Carnegie Museums.

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