Whether you are inspired by the plays of August Wilson, photography of Charles “teenie” Harris, or the music of Billy Strayhorn, it is easy to acknowledge that Pittsburgh has always been home to some of the worlds most profound creators.  

We wish to honor some of those names here:

  • Charles “Teenie” Harris (1908-1998) - Photographer
  • Gene Kelly (1912-1996) - Actor/Dancer
  • Henry Mancini (1924-1994) - Composer/Conductor
  • Fred Rogers (1928-2003) - TV Personality
  • Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967) - Jazz Musician/Composer
  • Andy Warhol (1928-1987) - Artist
  • Joseph Willcox Jenkins (1928-2014) - Composer
  • Mary Lou Williams (1920-1981) - Composer/Pianist
  • August Wilson (1945-2005) - Playwrite
We know we are missing names... help us honor Pittsburgh Creators of the past by submitting their names for recognition.  This list will be continually updated by our volunteers.