News & Stories
2026
2nd Annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival Poster Competition
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…
Read moreMemory, Lineage, and the Table We Share: Why Pittsburgh’s Jazz Festival Matters for The Culture
When playwright August Wilson documented Black life, he anchored his work in the belief that history, humor, struggle, and imagination are best understood through the everyday cadences and lived experiences…
Read moreThaddeus Mosley remembered as an artist, and so much more
Pittsburgh mourned the loss of an influential local artist this year with the passing of Thaddeus Mosley. The renowned sculptor, who died on March 6, less than five months before…
Read morePittsburgh to Celebrate Sculptor Thaddeus G. Mosley’s 100th Birthday with Weekend of Jazz, Art, and Community
A Three-day centennial commemoration in honor of Thaddeus G. Mosley will feature a jazz tribute concert, a symposium at Carnegie Museum of Art, and a processional through Mosley’s sculptures presented…
Let’s Honor Our Stories, Past, Present and Future.
The country is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, and the stories and legacy of our family contributions and sacrifices must…
Read moreStory Time Spotlight with Youth Writers Camp Educators Carla Knight & Dionna Spencer
Behind every confident young writer is someone who first encouraged them to put pen to paper. In this special Storytime Spotlight, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center shines a…
Read moreThe House That August Built
The building rises in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District like a vessel caught mid-voyage: glass, stone, steel, and sail. It is elegant but not neutral. The August Wilson African American Cultural Center…
Read moreAugust Wilson Center’s Pride and Joy celebrates Black queer creativity
Rian-Louis McNeil, the host of Pride and Joy at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, knows that Black, LGBTQ+ artists don’t stop existing when Pride Month ends. He wants…
Read moreGallery 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 moreDates Announced for the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival
The 16th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, will take place Sept. 17-20. It will feature free performances, a beer garden and…
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…
Lalah Hathaway, Lady Blackbird and More Join PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026
August Wilson African American Cultural Center will present the 16th edition of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, Co-presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield with support from the Joyce &…
Read moreIntermission 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…