Three vertical panels: a black sphere with embossed constellation, a colorful nebula with vibrant swirls, and a textured purple surface resembling topography.

A Tactile Symphony of Stars  

Space takes on new dimensions in Buhl Planetarium’s show for audience members with visual impairments.

A person with curly hair, wearing a patterned shirt, observes a vibrant art piece of pink cow heads against a bright yellow background, evoking curiosity.

Public Art 

Two Pittsburgh natives want to foster community connections through art.

Alt text: "Two-panel image. Left: A book cover titled 'We Humans' with three overlapping silhouettes and a globe. Right: A classroom scene with students looking at a board titled 'Are You a Wizard?', displaying various shapes and objects. The classroom has a vintage feel, suggesting an educational setting, possibly from the mid-20th century."

We Humans

The 70th anniversary of a groundbreaking exhibition offers an opportunity to reflect on what has–and hasn’t–changed in how we think about race.

People in a museum admire landscape paintings. A central figure sits, viewing a green field painting, while a family takes a photo. The scene is lively and engaged.

A Path Forward 

One donor wants to expand access to the therapeutic effects of visiting the Carnegie Museums.

A diverse group of people stands around a table with architectural models and photos. A person speaks enthusiastically, engaging the attentive group.

Nurturing Empowerment

Carnegie Museum of Art’s Empowered Educators lifts teachers up by bringing them together.

A vibrant event poster for "(pride/prom)," showcasing a hand adorned with floral wrist corsage, amid a lively background of dancing figures.

Lights, camera, production

The Warhol Creative unveils its first feature-length documentary–about the LGBTQ+ Youth Prom.

A group of children exploring an exhibit of a lamp.

Access for All

Carnegie Museums’ Community Access program has opened up the museums to thousands of new members, including 19,000 teens.

A Living Archive

A new gallery reinstallation at Carnegie Museum of Art will give visitors unprecedented access to the Charles ‘Teenie’ Harris Archive.

Teens dancing at the LGBTQ prom at the Warhol Museum.

Everybody’s welcome on this dance floor

Now more than ever, The Andy Warhol Museum’s annual LGBTQ+ Youth Prom provides a space of connection and community.

Gina Winstead

Q+A: Gina Winstead

In conversation with the vice president for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA)

A Black teenager drawing in the art museum

Connecting Through Art

Through greater access and representation, one couple hopes to bring art alive for more young people of color.

Two human head silouettes facing each other with puzzle pieces inset on them

Succeeding together

Perry Traditional Academy is working to become one of Pittsburgh’s top-performing high schools. Carnegie Science Center is helping the North Side high school reach its goal.

People in an art museum gallery looking at paintings

Connecting through Art

One Museum of Art donor gives back to the place that helped him make sense of life as an inquisitive teenager.

A teen having make-up applied to her face.

Teens Find Self-Expression in Drag

The Warhol’s School of Drag is the museum’s latest effort to provide more inclusive, accepting, and creative spaces for LGBTQ+ young people to thrive.

A photo of a hand holding balled up chest tape.

Invitation to Pretend

In a photo essay, artist Aleem Hurst explores domestic spaces and the call for social change.

A young man holds a large cube with faces on each side. A circle of people stand behind him. An image of Andy Warhol laying on a red cough is on the wall behind the group.

Art For All

A recounting of adventures in artmaking at The Warhol.

People viewing an exhibit in the art museum.

Sharing Carnegie Museums with Everyone

Their travels have made them appreciate all they have at home in the four Carnegie Museums—and how important it is that more people see themselves in the museums.

Portrait of Michelle King

Q+A: Michelle King

In conversation with a learner, teacher, and instigator.

A colorful photo of teens at the Wahol Museum' LGBTQ Youth Prom

Museums for All

Passionate about the arts, one donor couple considers the ways that arts programs give young people acceptance and a voice.

A portrait of Danielle Linzer

Q + A: Danielle Linzer

In conversation with The Andy Warhol Museum’s director of learning and public engagement.