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...
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...
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...
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,...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to bring back Dance Camp for the 3rd year, with educator Christian “JITA” Brown. The purpose of this camp will be to educate students on the fundamentals of dance and what makes hip-hop dance an influential style of dance. JITA will take students on a journey...
Celebrate the special fathers and father figures in your life with us at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center! Families and friends are invited to join us for a creative and cultural experience honoring West African and African American heritage. Enjoy FREE* activities, food, and fun times for Father’s Day! *A suggested donation of $10 goes...
Highlighting the world’s greatest living fantasy coffin makers, Joseph Tetteh-Ashong and his son Jacob Paa Joe Jr., PAA JOE & THE LION takes viewers on a fantastical journey through the art of love and death as father and son, artist and apprentice, confront love, death and injury in a bid to rescue the Master craftsman’s legacy...
Celebrate Juneteenth at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. 2-6PM Free Guided Tours of August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape Exhibition Explore the first-ever permanent exhibition dedicated to the life and works of Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright August Wilson. Schedule Your Tour! 7PM Soul Sessions: Howie Alexander Tickets are still available for an intimate Soul Sessions...
HOWIE ALEXANDER, who hails from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, grew up in a home filled with jazz, R&B, and funk. Howie began playing piano when he was 15, and 27 years later, with performances with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Poogie Bell, Ciaro, and the likes of Stanley Turrentine on his resume, the Duquesne University graduate performs as...
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
Attention all aspiring hip-hop artists and DJs! Join us this summer at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for an exciting music camp in partnership with Propel School and the Notes for Notes program. During this immersive experience, participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals, hone their skills in music production and...
Join us on June 25 for Storytime Spotlight with Dr. Alexander Free Garland and The Conscious Children’s Chakra Book Series. Storytime Spotlight is an educational series presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that introduces young children to books that features stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. This series highlights Black and Brown children’s...
AWCommunity Days is a quarterly event, proudly co-presented by UPMC/UPMC Health Plan and Citizens. Generous support of FREE programming at AWAACC provided by Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). Join us for a special Pride edition of Community Day at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on June 28, 2024 from 5-8pm, where we come...
Nicholas Goodly joins LIT Friday to discuss Black Swim. 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, Jessica Lanay. Nicholas...
Join us at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for our 2nd Annual Pride and Joy event, an event that celebrates the pride, resilience, and empowerment of Black queer individuals. This event is a gathering of love, support, and celebration for the Black LGBTQIA+ community, honoring their unique experiences, identities, and contributions. Come together...
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is thrilled to bring back Dance Camp for the 3rd year, with educator Christian “JITA” Brown. The purpose of this camp will be to educate students on the fundamentals of dance and what makes hip-hop dance an influential style of dance. JITA will take students on a journey...