Last Week To Submit Art For Open Call

Last Week To Submit Art For Open Call - Deadline Nov. 2nd

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center

3RD ANNUAL ENVISIONING A JUST PITTSBURGH CALL FOR ART

SUBMISSION DEADLINE NOVEMBER 2, 2025

Don't miss your opportunity to help shape the story of a just Pittsburgh through your art, your voice, and your vision. Submissions for the 3rd Annual Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh Call for Art, presented by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, close November 2nd.

This year’s theme asks:
Whose stories get told and why are storytellers/writers, books, histories, and archives paramount to a more just world and a just Pittsburgh?

Artists of all kinds are invited to submit work that explores how storytelling, history, and creativity can shape a more equitable city.

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Key Details:

Deadline November 2, 2025
Showcases February 2026
Open to artists, writers, performers, and students across the Pittsburgh region

Awards Categories:

Writing for the Page: Short Story, Poetry, Personal Essay, Flash Fiction
Visual Art: 2D, 3D, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Fiber Art, Graphic Design
Performance: Music, Dance, Slam Poetry, Spoken Word
Video & Interdisciplinary: Works that cross categories, Mixed Media, Digital Art

Awards:

Adults: $2,000 and $1,500
High School: $500 and $250
Middle School: $200 and $100

Selected works will be displayed across the Carnegie Museums, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh, 1Hood Media, and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, and featured online.

SUPPORT OUR WORK

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is the gateway to Pittsburgh's Cultural District and one of the largest Black, multi-disciplinary arts centers in the country. We uphold the legacy of August Wilson by presenting extraordinary work of artists and storytellers of the African Diaspora, for all to enjoy. We educate people of all ages about the history of Black arts and culture. We inspire the next generation to understand that their stories matter.

In 2025, as we celebrate the 15th Anniversary of the opening of our building and what would have been August Wilson's 80th year, we have launched the Fuel the Future Fundraising Drive to ensure our Center continues to be a resource and beacon of inspiration for all, for years to come.

There has never been a more important time to get involved! With your donation, you will spark the next chapter of our work and inspire the imaginations of future generations of artists and arts lovers. Please make a gift today!

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August Wilson African American Cultural Center

980 Liberty Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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