The mission of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA) is to foster the excellence, diversity and vitality of the arts in Pennsylvania and to broaden the availability and appreciation of those arts throughout the state.

Council Members -  The PCA is governed by a Council of 19 members - 15 private citizens and 4 members of the General Assembly. You can find a complete list of all the Council members here.

Long-Range Strategic Plans and Goals -  A set of goals, strategies and tactics of the PCA for a period of five years.

History of the PCA - The PCA, founded in 1966, is a state agency in the Office of the Governor.

Governor's Awards for the Arts - The PCA has been administering these awards since 1980. Check here for a complete history and list of past recipients.

Press Releases - Recent PCA Press Releases

Related Links - Arts-related links and/or links to organizations affiliated with the PCA.

Contact Information - The PCA currently has 12 staff members, which are listed here with direct links to our personal email accounts.