Out of school time and community programs are a fastgrowing segment of Gateway to the Arts’ programming.

From afterschool collaborations with the Westinghouse Lighthouse Project and 21st Century Community Learning Centers to academic summer programs with Pace School and Pittsburgh Public Schools’ Summer Dreamers Academy, Gateway has a reputation for reliable, quality programs and teaching artists and excellent project coordination.

In our out of school programs, we are focused on strengthening arts skills, identity and sense of community in participating children and youth. Gateway is currently facilitating a two-year project to strengthen the skills of regional teaching artists working in community-based organizations to empower them to identify, deliver and document arts-learning outcomes for these sites.

Take advantage of this exceptional arts learning opportunity. Some sites request artists to do in-depth art-making with youth, while others are looking for family-friendly workshops and performances. Our artists provide quality arts enrichment programs—engaging art-making opportunities that explore different cultures through visual art, music and dance. These experiences help foster creativity, self-esteem, teamwork, and life skills. Artist residencies can also be designed to reinforce reading fluency and visualization skills as well as tie to other learning and behavioral goals.

To plan a program for your organization, call Desiree Davis at 412.362.6982 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .