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2026
Gallery Closure Notice
Gallery Closure Notice: AWAACC galleries will be closed to the public Thursday, June 11 through Saturday, June 13, 2026, for a private event. Regular gallery hours will resume Sunday, June…
Read moreENVISIONING A JUST PITTSBURGH – 2026 CALL FOR ART
Now in its fourth year, this year’s Call for Art asks regional artists to consider the theme “Home”: How can Pittsburgh be a just and equitable home for all? The…
Read moreThe 16th Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Co-Presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Honors Our America250, September 17-20, 2026
Featuring Lalah Hathaway, Terri Lyne Carrington, Bernard “Pretty” Purdie & Friends, Eric Roberson, Roger Humphries, Nate Smith, Sean Jones, Orrin Evans’ Monk Tribute, Lady Blackbird, Annie & The Caldwells, The…
Intermission Celebrates Pittsburgh’s Community Heroes at AWAACC
On May 21st, The August Wilson African American Cultural Center welcomed community leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals for the latest edition of Intermission: An Artful Networking Series, a signature gathering…
Read moreThe Ebony Canal Wins Big in Cannes!
CANNES, FRANCE | May 26, 2026 | The Ebony Canal A Story of Black Infant Health documentary directed by six-time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Emmai Alaquiva and narrated by EGOT Viola…
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh Honors 2025 Advocate And Partner Of The Year Awardees
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (CLP) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025 Advocate and Outstanding Partner of the Year Awards, recognizing individuals and organizations whose commitment and leadership…
Read moreBlack Cameo Boutique Museum Pop-Up Shop Opens During NFL Draft Week at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) will launch the Black Cameo Boutique, a special pop-up museum gift shop experience during the AWAACC Draft Week Experience,…
Extended Gallery Hours: NFL Draft Week
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) wishes to inform our visitors of the following adjustments to our public hours of operation during the week of the 2026 NFL Draft….
Read moreGallery Closure Notice
AWAACC galleries will be closed on April 5, April 10–12, and April 19. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) wishes to inform our visitors of the following adjustments…
Read moreAugust Wilson African American Cultural Center Presents Special Intermission Monthly Artful Networking Event and Opening Reception for “HBCU Fields of Dreams to Pro Football Fame”
PITTSBURGH, PA (April 2026) — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites the public to a special edition of Intermission, the monthly artful networking event on Thursday, April 16,…
August Wilson African American Cultural Center Extends Run of Lavett Ballard Exhibition Through December 27, 2026
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) has announced the extended run of the powerful exhibition Lavett Ballard: A Rose is a Rose is a Rose,…
What’s new in U.S. cities for 2026—and how to experience it
Cities across the U.S. are renovating attractions, unveiling museums and celebrating anniversaries. Whether you want to drive around LA in a classic car or beatbox in the Bronx, these tours…
Read morePittsburgh leaders honor 5 museums that earned national recognition in USA Today rankings
Five of Pittsburgh’s museums are being recognized both nationally and locally, and city leaders say it comes at the perfect time. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center also made…
Read more‘Museum Week’ proclaimed in Pittsburgh as local museums rank among nation’s best
Pittsburgh officials recognized several local museums for being ranked among the best in the country. The Heinz History Center and Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh were ranked No. 1 in their…
Read moreEnvisioning a Just Pittsburgh Comes Alive with Artist Conversations at AWAACC
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) invites the public to engage directly with artists shaping the region’s creative and civic landscape through a three-part Featured…
Nia Sioux, former “Dance Moms” star, is ready to tell her story “unapologetically”
Former “Dance Moms” star Nia Sioux opens up about her new book “Bottom of the Pyramid.”
Read moreYuma: Dancing Down the Magdalena River
Journey down the Magdalena River with us as you witness Colombia’s vibrant and rich culture of music and dance. PITTSBURGH, PA – Slippery Rock University based dance company, Palenque, under…
What it means to grow up Black and a girl in Pittsburgh: Perspective and the places that support us
Growing up Black and a girl in Pittsburgh has meant learning who I am while the world tries to tell me who I should be. Some of my earliest memories…
Read more10 best museums in the US that you can visit for free
Named after the well-renowned playwright, this Pittsburgh institution features rotating exhibitions centering on Black culture. Previous exhibitions have featured the works of artists like Jo-Anne Bates and Garrett Bradley, highlighted…
Read moreA Letter From Caleb Smith, AWAACC’s Inaugural Curatorial Fellow
Serving as the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s inaugural Curatorial Fellow was certainly an enlightening experience. For many years prior to this fellowship, I would fantasize about working as…
A Letter From Sandrah Nasimiyu, AWAACC’s Inaugural Marketing Fellow
Marketing Is More Than Promotion. It Is an Invitation. Marketing is often seen as a tool for promotion. During my time as a Marketing and Communications Fellow at the August…
Registration for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center’s Youth Writers Camp Now Open
PITTSBURGH, PA — The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is proud to announce its upcoming Youth Writers Camp, an inspiring and creative space for middle and high school students passionate…
Celebrating Black History Month at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
The vibrant artwork is on display at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
Read moreKidsburgh’s 2026 Summer Camp Guide: 75 local camps for kids of all ages and interests
Summer is coming (we promise!) and our annual Summer Camp Guide is here to help you plan a season of fun and learning for your kids. As always, we’re excited…
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