Education & Community Engagement

We provide educational experiences to thousands of students each year through our programs and work with hundreds of schools and non-profit organizations to share the resource of acclaimed authors visiting our community. We invite you to get involved with us!

Authors to Schools

Each of our Words & Picture authors visits an area school while six additional schools actively participate through videoconferencing technology–what an amazing opportunity!

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Western PA Book Read

The first annual Western PA Book Read begins now!  We’re thrilled to join forces with The Pittsburgh Foundation to bring this brand new program to western PA. Each season, we will collaborate with libraries and organizations across Allegheny County to bring our community together in discussion of a book featured in our Ten Evenings series.

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Discounted Tickets

We strive to be accessible, affordable, and welcoming. You’ll find standing discounts for students as well as for book clubs and school groups. We even offer free tickets for qualifying schools and non-profit organizations.

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Community Partnerships

Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures loves to partners with area non-profits whose work relates to the author’s area of expertise.

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Tabling Opportunities for Non-profits

Non-profit organizations are invited to have an info table at our events when appropriate to the lecture topic.

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Upcoming Lectures

Kelly Starling Lyons

JAN 30

Lauren Tarshis

NOV 14

Antonia Hylton

FEB 10

Billy Collins

NOV 18