Honoring the Power of Our Stories
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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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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Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is honored to host the 2nd Annual Envisioning A Just Pittsburgh exhibition, a powerful showcase of award-winning works from local artists who are shaping the vision for a more equitable and inclusive future. This exhibition celebrates the diverse voices and creative expressions that challenge, inspire, and offer profound insights into what an equitable Pittsburgh could be. Featuring a dynamic range of visual arts, performance art, and interdisciplinary works, the exhibition offers a space for reflection and dialogue on justice, equity, and community.
August Taught Us…
Renowned visual artist and cultural agitator DS Kinsel will unveil new work created as part of the August Wilson Archive Community Artist-Scholar Award program sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Library System. The exhibition will be on view from March 6 until April 6, 2025 , inside the 2nd floor Claude Worthington Benedum Gallery within the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AAWAACC).
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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.
