At the Institute for Contemporary Art Pittsburgh (ICA Pittsburgh) at Carnegie Mellon University, we believe art opens doors—to new ideas, to shared experiences, and to each other. As a new, dynamic forum for artistic expression and interdisciplinary research, the ICA Pittsburgh builds on the legacy of the Miller ICA and CMU’s tradition of innovation.

When our new, purpose-built space opens within the Richard King Mellon Hall of Sciences in Fall 2027, we will create even stronger bridges between the university and the civic sphere—fostering connection, curiosity, and exchange across communities and disciplines. Through our exhibitions, live programs, and collaborations with artists, curators, educators, and students, we will share knowledge and spark dialogue around the most urgent issues of our time.

Prior to the opening of our permanent space, we will periodically welcome the community to ICA Temporary Project Space, our current home in the historic GATF Building at 4615 Forbes Avenue, for a preview of what’s to come. We look forward to hosting Office Hours, a recurring series of open houses during which visitors can meet our staff, learn about the future of ICA Pittsburgh, and engage with exhibitions on view, starting with our first major commission, Lenka Clayton’s Collective Biography, Pittsburgh, 2026, opening October 2026. Follow us on Instagram or sign up for our newsletter for details.