The ICA Pittsburgh is Carnegie Mellon University's contemporary art institute. It supports experimentation that expands notions of art and culture, providing a forum for conversations and exchange. Its mission is to advance society through transformative experiences with contemporary art and culture and to be a dynamic institute for learning and research that activates, informs and inspires.

The ICA Pittsburgh expands the possibilities for public encounters with art. Our community-facing programs will provide transformative experiences with contemporary art through conversation and exchange in our free and open public space. The ICA Pittsburgh's ability as a mid-size entity is unique as it fills a void between the large Pittsburgh museums and small community organizations, and it not only provides an access point for people to engage with CMU, but also a space where people can open a discourse around important societal issues.