Come celebrate with us! It's been an amazing first year since the opening of August Wilson: The Writer's Landscape, a permanent exhibition that takes you on a journey through Pittsburgh, the city that shaped Wilson's perspectives and contributed to the creation of his renowned 10-play American Century Cycle. Wilson’s friend and dramaturg Todd Kreidler and...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites you to join us on Saturday, May 6, 2023 as we forge ahead with purpose, ascending to “Higher Ground” in the spirit of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, August Wilson. A special celebration awaits at the Westin Hotel featuring cocktails, dinner, and a “Center Stage” performance featuring vocalist, Eric...
Hip-Hop Music Camp will include 4 sessions that will focus on the history and evolution of hip-hop, lyrical content and artistic responsibility, and discover the connection between August Wilson and hip-hop music. Music Camp will be taught by Educator, ChaRon Don, a music pioneer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Over the course of the camp, students will...
Join us on May 6th for the Encore Afterparty, a truly unforgettable evening of entertainment and a chance to support a great cause. Celebrate Pittsburgh's vibrant African American arts community through music, conversation, and dance, all while making a difference for a valuable organization. The night promises to be one for the books, featuring world-class...
Analyzing the August Wilson play, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, students will produce original writing surrounding the topics of self-identification/self-realization. The play, set in the post Great Migration years, shows how the main characters work hard to establish new and stable lives. Students will use the play to deepen their understanding of things that may...
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Take an “intermission” from work and join the party, on the third Thursday of every month from 6-9 pm. Live music, DJ Big Phill, Crafted Cocktails and Complimentary Spirit Tastings, and Heavy Hors D’oeuvres prepared by Visiting Chefs. Tour the galleries, and Chill on the patio…Simply BE at AWAACC. 21 and over...
EMPOWERING ARTISTIC EXPRESSION THROUGH FILM Submission Deadlines February 17, 2023 Earlybird Deadline May 19, 2023 Regular Deadline August 18, 2023 Late Deadline Submit Your Film Black Bottom Film Festival-August Wilson African American Cultural Center proudly accepts entries on FilmFreeway, the world's #1 way to enter film festivals and creative contests. The August Wilson African American...
Hip-Hop Music Camp will include 4 sessions that will focus on the history and evolution of hip-hop, lyrical content and artistic responsibility, and discover the connection between August Wilson and hip-hop music. Music Camp will be taught by Educator, ChaRon Don, a music pioneer from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Over the course of the camp, students will...
Lit Fridays is a literary-focused, virtual salon presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, featuring conversations and guest performances on the last Friday* of each month at 6:00p EST via Facebook Live and Zoom Webinar. All conversations are moderated by AWAACC Literary Curator, Jessica Lanay. My name is Antonio Howard (Peggy’s son); I...
All are welcome to join us for the closing reception for The Hope of Radiance exhibition by Dr. Imo Nse Imeh. The evening will include live music from Haneef Nelson and a gallery talk with Dr. Imeh. A cash bar and light snacks will be provided. Performance, 6pm Gallery Talk, 7pm About Haneef Nelson Haneef...
Analyzing the August Wilson play, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, students will produce original writing surrounding the topics of self-identification/self-realization. The play, set in the post Great Migration years, shows how the main characters work hard to establish new and stable lives. Students will use the play to deepen their understanding of things that may...