Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Hillman Library Open House Event
Hillman Library
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
4-7 p.m.
Artists and community members from the University of Pittsburgh and beyond are invited to visit the University of Pittsburgh Library System’s Hillman Library to see rare collections from Archives & Special Collections and the Frick Fine Arts Library, learn about our current exhibits, and participate in creative activities at the library’s makerspaces (collaborations with the Center for Creativity and the University Center for Teaching and Learning). Join us to find support and inspiration as you explore this year’s Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh theme of “home”!
Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh with Autumn House Press
RESCHEDULED
Saturday, September 12
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join Autumn House’s Editor in Chief, Christine Stroud, in this deep-dive workshop that will generate a piece of writing that is eligible for Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh’s Call to Art. This year’s theme for the contest is home, inviting writers to explore what it means to belong, to feel grounded, and to imagine Pittsburgh as a place where everyone can live and thrive. In addition to generating a piece of work, Christine will guide participants through creating an artist statement and submitting their work electronically.
Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh: Poetry Slam
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main
September 17, 2026
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Free
Join us for a night of poetry and spoken word! We invite you to come and read your work and to learn more about the Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh call for art and how to submit your work.
