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The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) is a living memorial to the Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, working to fulfill his mission to illuminate Black culture, and to confront the responsibilities of being a global citizen. We are proud to serve as a home for the arts, storytelling, learning, and exchange around the African diaspora.
FUEL THE FUTURE. On September 17, 2009, thanks to the work of a group of committed visionaries, community activists, business leaders and philanthropists, the August Wilson Center for African American Culture opened its doors. Fifteen years later, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) has become the second largest Black multidisciplinary arts center in the country!
We invite you to join us as we celebrate our accomplishments and lay the groundwork for our future as a place where art and culture are created, presented, and ignite the imaginations of future generations, in Pittsburgh and throughout our nation! Your philanthropic contributions will ensure the Center thrives for the next 15 years – and beyond.
100k+
annual patrons and students
112
annual programs and performances
400+
artists showcased annually
91%
of which are artists of color
DID YOU KNOW?
Admission to the AWAACC is FREE to the public?
Contributions to the annual fund impacts our ability to provide FREE access to amazing art exhibits, thought proving literary programs, and family-oriented education and community activities.
The Center also provides a space for Black and Brown artists, promoting and providing much deserved exposure to their work— YOUR contributions make all this possible!
17%
Earned Revenue
83%
Contributed Revenue
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Thank you for sharing our vision and advancing our collective mission to ensure a bright future for the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
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To learn more about major gift opportunities, including endowed or planned gift options, please contact, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Amanda Brandes at 412-567-2956 or abrandes@awaacc.org
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