Seen + Heard: Spring 2026

Curatorial Leader

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The curatorial department at Carnegie Museum of Art has a new leader at the helm. John Tain joined the museum in December 2025 as its director of curatorial affairs, bringing nearly two decades of curatorial experience. Tain spent 10 years as an associate/assistant curator at the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles until 2017, when he became the head of research at the Asia Art Archive in Hong Kong. Most recently, he was curator of the Lahore Biennale 03 in Pakistan.

Calling All Student Botanists!

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A new internship program in the field of botany launches this summer at Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Supported by the Allison W. Cusick Botanical Research Fund, the endowed internship will provide paid, hands-on research experiences for college students. A longtime research associate at the Museum of Natural History, the fund’s namesake continues to be involved with the museum and is an active contributor to its herbarium, having collected more than 6,000 plant specimens that reside there. Read more information about internship and volunteer opportunities here.

‘Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh’ Winners

Abstract painting of an elderly man holding photographs, hand covering his eyes. The background is a mix of teal, brown, and beige, with a reflective, nostalgic tone. — *Remembering* by Alena Dergacheva

The third iteration of “Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh,” an inclusive call for art, honored 13 of more than 100 submissions from regional artists who shared their visions of a just and equitable Pittsburgh. Alena Dergacheva’s Remembering and Aliyah Terry’s Where Change Begins were awarded first place in the Visual Art categories for adults and youth, respectively. The call for art is a joint initiative of Carnegie Museums, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh, 1Hood Media, and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. Click here for a full list of winning submissions.

Carnegie Museums membership is going cardless

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Enjoying the four Carnegie Museums is getting easier with a new cardless digital membership program! Members can present their current physical membership cards at visitor services until their expiration date. After that, anyone who renews or purchases a membership will receive a welcome brochure with instructions for using their digital membership card. To check in at the admissions desk, members can simply provide their name, email address, or phone number, or present their digital card downloaded to their phone. Click here for more details.

A child in a blue shirt runs enthusiastically through an interactive exhibit with padded columns on a synthetic field, evoking energy and excitement.

“It shows that sports are more than just a scoreboard. They’re a complete ecosystem of roles, talents, and passions. You don’t have to dream of going professional to appreciate the science and teamwork behind every great play.”
Jason Brown, Henry Buhl, Jr., Director, Kamin Science Center, to TribLive about the opening of the new exhibition Sports360.