Arts Greenhouse is dedicated to expanding access to creative learning and equitable education in the arts and humanities.
High-quality arts and humanities education supports personal growth and strengthens the communities we share. These values guide our mission, vision and daily work.
Mission
Arts Greenhouse promotes arts and humanities learning opportunities for youth focused on the intersection of creativity, collaboration, and civic engagement in Pittsburgh and throughout Allegheny County.
Vision
Arts Greenhouse empowers youth to grow as individuals and as active members of their communities through reflection, connection, and creative exploration. Our programs, research, and media projects engage with the real-world issues that shape young people’s lives and the neighborhoods they call home.
Values
Arts and humanities serve as pathways for individual, environmental, community and societal advocacy and action.
Partnerships with schools and local organizations build safer, stronger and more vibrant communities.
Education and mentorship offer lifelong opportunities for learning and growth.
Our Impact
Annual Report
The Arts Greenhouse 2025-26 Annual Report showcases our program’s year of growth as we expanded our program's number of served middle school students, completed a full year of student-led lesson development and delivery, contributed with faculty and staff, sustained all of our community partnerships, and so much more. Read the full Annual Report (pdf) to learn about all of these exciting happenings in our program!
Program History Timeline
Arts Greenhouse has grown through a number of changes and challenges that have all shaped the organization we are today. This timeline overview of our history showcases the work that helped the program arrive where it is today, and we’d like to thank each and every person who contributed to Arts Greenhouse throughout the +15 years it has existed. Read our Arts Greenhouse History Timeline (pdf) to learn more about how much our program has grown!
