Commitment to Engagement and Belonging
The School of Art is committed to building and sustaining a culture of engagement and belonging within our school and in relation to broader communities within Pittsburgh and beyond. We commit to creating an environment that recognizes and supports students, staff, and faculty from all communities, cultures, and backgrounds by providing an inclusive learning culture and curriculum that acknowledges and celebrates diverse intellectual and artistic contributions.
We recognize the power of art to imagine and help build a more inclusive and just world, while also acknowledging art’s long-standing role in creating and maintaining systems of oppression. As a community of artists and creative thinkers, we understand that engagement and belonging are at the core of advancing knowledge, cultural production, and societal progress.