Category: Announcement
2026
Intermission Celebrates Pittsburgh’s Community Heroes at AWAACC
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center welcomed community leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals for the latest edition of Intermission: An Artful Networking Series, a signature gathering where art, culture,…
Read moreGallery Closure Notice
Gallery Closure Notice: AWAACC galleries will be closed to the public Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a private event. Regular gallery hours will resume Sunday, June…
Read moreENVISIONING A JUST PITTSBURGH – 2026 CALL FOR ART
Now in its fourth year, this year’s Call for Art asks regional artists to consider the theme “Home”: How can Pittsburgh be a just and equitable home for all? The…
Read moreThe 16th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Co-Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Honors Our America250, September 17-20, 2026
Featuring Lalah Hathaway, Terri Lyne Carrington, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie & Friends, Eric Roberson, Roger Humphries, Nate Smith, Sean Jones, Orrin Evans’ Monk Tribute, Lady Blackbird, Annie & The Caldwells, The…
The Ebony Canal Wins Big in Cannes!
CANNES, FRANCE | May 26, 2026 | The Ebony Canal A Story of Black Infant Health documentary directed by six-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva and narrated by EGOT Viola…
Black Cameo Boutique Museum Pop-Up Shop Opens During NFL Draft Week at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) will launch the Black Cameo Boutique, a special pop-up museum gift shop experience during the AWAACC Draft Week Experience,…
Gallery Closure Notice
AWAACC galleries will be closed on April 5, April 10–12, and April 19. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) wishes to inform our visitors of the following adjustments…
Read moreAugust Wilson African American Cultural Center Presents Special Intermission Monthly Artful Networking Event and Opening Reception for “HBCU Fields of Dreams to Pro Football Fame”
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 2026) — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites the public to a special edition of Intermission, the monthly artful networking event on Thursday, April 16,…
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Extends Run of Lavett Ballard Exhibition Through December 27, 2026
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) has announced the extended run of the powerful exhibition Lavett Ballard: A Rose is a Rose is a Rose,…
Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Comes Alive with Artist Conversations at AWAACC
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) invites the public to engage directly with artists shaping the region’s creative and civic landscape through a three-part Featured…
Yuma: Dancing Down the Magdalena River
Journey down the Magdalena River with us as you witness Colombia’s vibrant and rich culture of music and dance. PITTSBURGH, PA – Slippery Rock University based dance company, Palenque, under…
A Letter From Caleb Smith, AWAACC’s Inaugural Curatorial Fellow
Serving as the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s inaugural Curatorial Fellow was certainly an enlightening experience. For many years prior to this fellowship, I would fantasize about working as…
A Letter From Sandrah Nasimiyu, AWAACC’s Inaugural Marketing Fellow
Marketing Is More Than Promotion. It Is an Invitation. Marketing is often seen as a tool for promotion. During my time as a Marketing and Communications Fellow at the August…
Registration for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s Youth Writers Camp Now Open
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is proud to announce its upcoming Youth Writers Camp, an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate…
Poetry Unplugged: Still Dreaming! Celebrates a Decade of Spoken Word at Awaacc
On January 16, 2026, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) marked a major milestone with Poetry Unplugged: Still Dreaming!, the 10th anniversary edition of its signature spoken-word series….
Read moreThe August Wilson African American Cultural Center will be closed on Sunday, January 25
Due to the anticipated winter storm this weekend, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center will be closed on Sunday, January 25. The safety of our visitors, artists, staff, and…
Read moreTRUTHSayers Series Welcomes Nia Sioux for Powerful Evening of Conversation and Reflection at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center continues its TRUTHSayers series with a special evening featuring dancer, actress, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Nia Sioux on Friday, February 27 at 7:00 PM….
Read to Dream Experience at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Monthly educational residency designed by The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore to inspire children and families to connect books to dreams. PITTSBURGH, PA — The Young Dreamers’ Bookstore presents the Read to…
Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Announces Call for Art Winners
Exhibition Opens February 19 at August Wilson African American Cultural Center. PITTSBURGH (January 13, 2026) – Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP), in collaboration with the August Wilson African American Cultural…
Chamber Music Pittsburgh brings early music “rock band” Ruckus and bass-baritone Davóne Tines to downtown Pittsburgh
Presented in partnership with The August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Calliope on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Ruckus and Davóne Tines will reflect upon the 250th anniversary of the…
2025
Poetry Unplugged: Still Dreaming! Celebrates a Decade of Spoken Word at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center with a Pennsylvania-Based Lineup
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) proudly presents the 10th anniversary celebration of the Poetry Unplugged series with this year’s edition, Poetry Unplugged: Still Dreaming!, sponsored by Citizens—a powerful…
Changes to Membership Program Effective February 1, 2026
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) wishes to inform our community of important updates to our membership program taking effect February 1, 2026. Membership Changes We’ve added free gallery…
Read moreDedicate a Seat at AWAACC: Claim Your Place in Our Shared Story
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) invites supporters, arts lovers, and community champions to become a permanent part of our history by dedicating a seat in our theater….
Read moreEnd of Year Gallery Closures
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) wishes to inform our visitors of the following seasonal adjustments to our public hours of operation during the upcoming holiday period. Scheduled…
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