Join the Hemispheric Conversations Urban Arts Project for their upcoming events!
From Caitlin Bruce:
events
Dietrich professor speaking at Moonshot Museum event
Jessica FitzPatrick, a teaching associate professor in the Department of English and the director of Digital Narrative and Interactive Design (DNID) will be speaking at an upcoming Moonshot Museum Event.
The Hillman Library is hosting a talk back for their newest art installation
The Hillman Library, and Aaron Henderson with the Department of Studio Arts is hosting an artist talk this Wednesday, September 2 at 12:30pm. It will be a celebration of the art installation "I am made to leave I am made to return" with artists Susy Bielak, Fred Schmalz.
From Aaron:
"This project grew out of digs in the ULS Nationality Rooms archives and has become a larger-than-life installation combining pattern, poetry, collage, actual boxes from the archives, and more."
Regional Innovation Network is now open!
The University of Pittsburgh’s Learning Sciences & Emergent Technologies Hub is launching a regional network testing co-designed teaching approaches that address critical problems
of practice in this GenAI world. You will field-test one approach with your learners to strengthen the approach and build evidence of impact. You benefit from trying out research-based practices in a supportive network of colleagues and contribute to the region through your testing.
Over 6+ months you will:
The Writing Program launches "3 Sisters" publication
Tonight, Monday, April 27, at 5 pm, the Dietrich School’s Writing Program celebrates the launch of their new publication, 3 Sisters Issue 1 (Spring 2026), at White Whale Books. Nearly all the contributors will read from their work both in person and over Zoom. Pizza and dessert are to be provided.
The Writing Program is proud to publish work in/between/across literary arts genres, including works from a wide range of folks, including one undergrad!
The call for submissions for this inaugural issue’s theme was:
2026 Student Art Exhibit announces its award winners
Out of Bounds: 2026 Studio Arts Student Exhibition featured works from 20 Studio Arts majors who will be graduating in the 2026 calendar year. Other works selected by faculty from department courses are included in In Bounds, located in the Frick Fine Arts Lobby cases.
Awards from the exhibitions have been announced:
Love, Laughter, and 80s Pop: Pitt Stages Goes “Head Over Heels”
“Head Over Heels” the Musical closes out the university’s theatrical spring season. Pitt Stages, the in-house theatre company of the Dietrich School Department of Theatre Arts, is excited to wrap up the spring season with their production of Head Over Heels the Musical. The show, with its unique 16th century view into love, identity, and music, will open the audience's minds on how they approach relationships and identities in the world today.
April Dietrich School Fine Arts Events
Support the Arts at the Dietrich School by attending one of these fine arts events!
Music
Music for Electronics: Dani Dobkin and Matt Sargent Duo, Aaron Myers- Brooks, Chris Catone
Thursday, April 2 at 8 p.m., Bellefield Hall, 205
An Afternoon with Bill Cole
Friday, April 3 at 5 p.m., Bellefield Hall, William R. Robinson Recording Studio
Music On The Edge: ~Nois Quartet @ The Andy Warhol Museum
Saturday, April 4 at 8 p.m., The Andy Warhol Museum, The Warhol Theater
Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program upcoming events
Join the Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies program for two upcoming Women's History Month Events!
March Dietrich School Fine Arts Events
Support the Arts at the Dietrich School by attending one of these fine arts events!
Music Department
Spring Music Performance Showcase
Monday, March 2 at 8 p.m., Bellefield Hall, Auditorium
Music On The Edge: New York New Music Ensemble
Saturday, March 7 at 8 p.m., Bellefield Hall, Auditorium
2026 Pitt Graduate Music Conference "Sonic Power: Speculation, Surveillance, and Strength"
Friday, March 20 - Saturday, March 21, Bellefield Hall, 205