The Charles Gray Award
For Excellence in Arts Education

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Sponsored by the Roy A. Hunt Foundation


The Charles Gray Award is a Pittsburgh CLO arts education recognition awarded annually to an elementary, middle, or secondary school in Allegheny County that has demonstrated an enduring commitment to providing, preserving, and developing quality arts education for all students as part of the required curriculum.

Purpose

  • To recognize and encourage schools that demonstrate an enduring commitment to quality arts education for all students as part of the required curriculum.
  • To recognize and honor the legacy of Charles Gray, former Executive Producer of the Pittsburgh CLO and advocate for musical theater and arts education.

Recognition

The winning school will receive:

  • $3,000 cash prize to be applied towards the arts programming in their school
  • A special award to be displayed in the school
  • A 2027 Gallery of Heroes production performed at their school

The Pittsburgh CLO will work with the media to publicize the award, the application process, and the winning school to area educators and the general public.

How to Apply:

Click Here to submit your application

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Pittsburgh CLO Academy
Attn: Brady Patsy
130 CLO Academy Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Deadline to apply is APRIL 10, 2026

If you have any questions or would like more information about this program, please contact:

Brady Patsy
Community Engagement Management
bpatsy@pittsburghclo.org
412-281-2234 x102