| Art/Theater |
| Artists Image Resource, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 |
| Open Studio Community Access and Education program to provide direct access to educationally focused print and image opportunities for artists, educators, students, and the community at large |
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| Brew House Association, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 |
| The Academy of the South Side, an established program of the Brew House in Pittsburgh's South Side dedicated to the fine art technique of oil painting and realist art |
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| Cabaret Pittsburgh, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 |
| To purchase a Boston Grand piano to enable the organization to program more aggressively in support of local artists and activities at the Renaissance Hotel |
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| City of Greensburg | Greensburg, PA | $5,000 |
| SummerSounds, Greensburg's Concerts in the Park Series to promote the City of Greensburg as a cultural and entertainment center and to promote commerce |
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| Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 |
| Drue Heinz Lecture Series to showcase literary fiction and non-fiction writers |
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| Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA | $50,000 |
| Challenge grant to secure sponsorships for the 2008/2009 Romeo et Juliette production |
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| Pittsburgh Community Broadcasting Corp. | Pittsburgh, PA | $20,000 |
| The Allegheny Front environmental radio program to educate listeners on issues that affect the environment |
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| Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre, Inc. | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 |
| 2008 season of classical theatre productions and the works of classical and contemporary Irish playwrights |
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| Pittsburgh Musical Theater | Pittsburgh, PA | $10,000 |
| Student Matinee and educational programs |
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| Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 |
| 2008/2009 season of internationally renowned new music in Pittsburgh consisting of concerts, education programs, recordings, and composition competition |
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| Prime Stage | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 |
| Bring Literature to Life program to address adolescent literacy through a variety of theatrical and literacy experiences |
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| Renaissance City Wind Music Society | Pittsburgh, PA | $5,000 |
| 2008/2009 season of chamber music performances, recordings, and education projects |
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| Sprout Fund | Pittsburgh, PA | $35,000 |
| 2008 Public Art program where communities and local artists collaborate to improve the image of Pittsburgh and the surrounding counties of Allegheny County by creating murals in diverse neighborhoods |
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| Three Rivers Arts Festival | Pittsburgh, PA | $15,000 |
| 2008 Summer Arts Festival |
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| Westmoreland Cultural Trust | Greensburg, PA | $15,000 |
| General operating support for the Palace Theatre, a performance venue for several nonprofit performing arts groups, theater groups from local schools, and the stage for the Trust's own presentations |
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| Westmoreland Symphony Orchestra | Greensburg, PA | $15,000 |
| 2008/2009 season of concert activities and education/outreach programs |