*Hosted by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center The Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival is pleased to invite artists to compete in our 2nd annual poster competition – made possible with support from Duolingo. This competition serves as a stellar opportunity for student and professional artists to interpret the theme of the festival this year,...
A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the Gallery Crawl is a free, multi-venue "open house" showcasing Pittsburgh’s dynamic art and entertainment scene. Presented in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the Gallery Crawl attracts thousands of art lovers to experience visual arts, live music, dance, spoken word and more. Experience the vibrancy and energy of the...
Greetings is an art exhibition + film screening exploring how a gesture created among Black G.I.s during the Vietnam War evolved into one of the most recognizable expressions of identity and belonging in Black culture: the DAP handshake. The exhibition features: An original photography series documenting the DAP across generations of the black community Research...
Join us for an exciting week of Hip Hop Dance Camp where kids aged 10-16 will explore a variety of street dance styles taught by different guest teachers throughout the week! Dancers will build confidence, creativity, teamwork, and performance skills while learning fun choreography and freestyle foundations. Each day brings a new style and experience,...
Summer Dream Exploration The summer months offer the perfect opportunity to explore new worlds with books. During this Read to Dream Experience, families will discover amazing books that inspire children to be bold, creative, innovative, loving, and smart dreamers. Additionally, families will participate in an engaging activity to create dream bags to guide their summer...
The networking experience you’ve been waiting for. Drink. Dine. Dance. Decompress. Looking for after-work plans in Downtown Pittsburgh? Step into a curated networking experience where art and culture converge. Explore the galleries, engage in meaningful conversation, and connect with a dynamic community of creatives and professionals. Enjoy a cash bar and high-energy sounds from one...
Arts and culture take center stage on Shore Thing this summer with live jazz every third Saturday during jazzjAM, presented in partnership with the Riverlife. Experience an unforgettable waterfront vibe filled with world-class music, community energy, and the sounds of jazz in one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant summer destinations. This event is part of the...
Join us for the next edition of Storytime Spotlight featuring author Cheryl Giles and her delightful children's book, Counting Backwards, Rhyming Fun, Twenty-five to None. Families are invited to enjoy a live reading and conversation celebrating the joy of language, rhythm, and early literacy through engaging storytelling that sparks young imaginations. Storytime Spotlight is AWAACC's...
A production of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the Gallery Crawl is a free, multi-venue "open house" showcasing Pittsburgh’s dynamic art and entertainment scene. Presented in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the Gallery Crawl attracts thousands of art lovers to experience visual arts, live music, dance, spoken word and more. Experience the vibrancy and energy of the...
Start with a cocktail or mocktail, or coffee from our Cafe Asé coffee/dessert bar, and informal conversation before an exhibition tour with Kimberly Jacobs, Lead Curator. Join us during the August Gallery Crawl for an experience focused on Shaheed Rucker: (re)Covering the Iconic. Learn More About the Exhibition Here
Arts and culture take center stage on Shore Thing this summer with live jazz every third Saturday during jazzjAM, presented in partnership with the Riverlife. Experience an unforgettable waterfront vibe filled with world-class music, community energy, and the sounds of jazz in one of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant summer destinations. This event is part of the...