The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council (GPAC) champions the arts in Southwestern Pennsylvania, providing financial, professional, and political support for the arts and culture sector. GPAC offers legal and business consulting, networking and professional development opportunities, valuable research, and funding so that artists, as well as arts leaders and organizations, can grow their skills and advance their practice. GPAC leads the region’s arts advocacy at the local, state, and national level, and models best practices for accessibility and equity in the arts. Current membership is over 450 diverse artists and nonprofit organizations across 10 counties.