The Pittsburgh Group began in the mid-nineteen-seventies. After a class taught by artist Jerry Caplan ended, several artists from the class decided to continue to gather for monthly art critique sessions. The group still meets monthly and currently includes 15 members, with several original and more recent invited members.

Diverse in medium and style, they are all accomplished, professional artists. Each has exhibited locally, many nationally, and several internationally, with many garnering recognition and awards. The group currently shows together annually or bi-annually.