By Jacob Paa Joe Jr. The Victoria Gallery, 1st Floor Extended through 7/14 by popular demand! Abebui Adekai: Proverb Boxes for a Life Well Traveled by Jacob Paa Joe Jr. is a new sculptural installation by Ghanaian artist and master craftsman, Jacob Tetteh-Ashong, also known as Paa Joe Jr. Featuring a newly created large-scale “fantasy...
By Mikael Owunna Apr 26th – Jul 7th, 2024 Yvonne & Christine Cook Family Regional Gallery Extended through 7/14 by popular demand! Limitless Africans is a documentary photography series that focuses on the lives and experiences of 50 LGBTQ African immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Photographed over 6...
Extended through 7/14 by popular demand! This exhibition unveils a captivating collection of artworks originating from diverse regions in Western Africa, including Dakar, Nigeria, Ghana, and more. An interplay of colors, textures, and forms harmoniously weave together, creating memorable visual narratives. These visual vocabularies are a testament to the immense creativity, storytelling, skill, and cultural...
This event is currently sold out! Names can be added to the waitlist by emailing the Director of Ticketing & Guest Services at asarnacki@awaacc.org. "A Seat at the Table" Culinary Series is a tantalizing culinary experience that promises to engage the palate, intellect, and spirit. Join us for an exclusive culinary experience curated and hosted...
Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Take an “intermission” from work and join the party. Tour the galleries and chill on the patio…simply BE at AWAACC. 21 and over + City Stylish Attire Cash Bar and Hors D’oeuvres
Join the TRUTHSayers Speaker Series for an unforgettable evening with Isabel Wilkerson, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Humanities Medal. Immerse yourself in an exploration of our shared humanity, as Wilkerson brings to light powerful stories of migration, family, and citizenship within Pittsburgh's Black community. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by...
Airea D. Matthews joins LIT Friday to discuss Bread and Circus. 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 and YouTube Live. All conversations are moderated by AWAACC Literary Curator,...