Public Art Program

The City of Pittsburgh is the steward of a collection of permanent works of public art, monuments, memorials, and historic objects. These works are owned by the City and are intended for permanent display in the public realm.

Photo of John Henry's Welcome public artwork

Explore the Collection

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Inventory of Public Art & Memorials

Public Art Map

Public Art Podcasts

Explore Highlights from the Collection

Art in Parks

Eight local, national, and international artists and artist teams are implementing public artworks for the City of Pittsburgh's five regional parks: Frick, Schenley, Emerald View, Riverview, and Highland.

Fern Hollow Bridge

New works created by Carin Mincemoyer and John Peña as part of the new Fern Hollow Bridge.

Mellon Park Public Art

Mellon Park's public art collection includes historic landscape elements and contemporary installations.

Memorials

The City stewards a collection of public monuments and memorials commemorating veterans and historical events, ranging from community honor rolls to large civic monuments.

Thaddeus Mosley

A well-known Pittsburgh-based artist with a career spanning seven decades. Mosely developed an artistic language of abstract sculptural forms expressed primarily in wood.

last updated: 10/26/2026