The Victoria Gallery and Benedum Gallery Collections in Black: A Celebration of Black Comic Book Culture delves into the significant contributions of African American collectors, artists, writers, and creators from the Golden Age of comics to the present. The exhibition presents Black comic book culture, featuring rare items and rich narratives around African Americans in the...
The STEAM circus is coming to Hazelwood! Mark your calendars for this FREE carnival community day bringing together science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in a fun and interactive environment for all ages. Featuring out of this world circus performances by Iron City Arts, carnival games/rides, and tons of hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts...
We are thrilled to invite you to an engaging and inspiring Hip Hop Art Camp series led by instructor Keah Adams at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. In two sessions, children will embark on a creative journey exploring the ways Hip Hop and Art collide when artists invent and create aliases (nicknames) and...
Join us on October 12, 2024, from 2-5pm at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for a special screening of the documentary film *Paul Laurence Dunbar: Beyond the Mask*. This insightful documentary explores the life and enduring legacy of Paul Laurence Dunbar, one of the first African American poets to gain national recognition. This...
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
Mecca Jamilah Sullivan joins LIT Friday to discuss WE ARE A HAUNTING. 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...
Are you a survivor of gun violence, or do you know someone who is? Join us for Faces of Resilience, a transformative two-day workshop at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, where you'll create powerful masks to express your emotions, celebrate your loved ones, and honor your triumphs. These workshops are offered in partnership...
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 book authors and will feature conversations and a live reading with the author. Storytime Spotlight Series is moderated by Cathryn...
We are thrilled to invite you to an engaging and inspiring Hip Hop Art Camp series led by instructor Keah Adams at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center. In two sessions, children will embark on a creative journey exploring the ways Hip Hop and Art collide when artists invent and create aliases (nicknames) and...