Championing Black Cultural Experiences
August Wilson African American Cultural Center champions artists and programs that reflect universal issues of identity illuminated in the works of the 20th century’s greatest American dramatist and which still resonate today.
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Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture
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August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center, one of the largest cultural organizations in the country focused exclusively on the African American experience and the arts of the African diaspora, will create The Writer’s Landscape, the first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life and works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson.
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Faces of Resilience: An Exhibit of Healing and Strength
Faces of Resilience: An Exhibit of Healing and Strength invites you to reflect on the shared strength that binds us and the power of community in healing. Created in response to the devastating toll of gun violence, this poignant exhibit features masks hand-crafted by participants in the Faces of Resilience workshops that took place at AWAACC over the course of 3 months in 2024.
Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture
Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture delves into the significant contributions of African American collectors, artists, writers, and creators from the Golden Age of comics to the present. The exhibition presents Black comic book culture, featuring rare items and rich narratives around African Americans in the history of comic art.
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Bridging Divides
Like our namesake, we believe in the beauty of connecting with all people. Wilson often said he didn’t write for Black or white audiences, but rather about the black experience in America.
Empowering Expression
We believe that creativity is boundless. From gypsy cab drivers to Blues divas, Wilson’s work tenders no apologies and evokes love sonnets of black struggle and triumph, offering clarion tributes to the ancestors gone before, living in eternal memory.
Envisioning the Future
For over a decade, the non-profit August Wilson African American Cultural Center has embraced Wilson’s magnificent legacy. We believe by celebrating black culture and fostering the exchange of ideas, we can transform how people think about the world.