| | | Monthly Update | October 2025 |
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| | | | As the air cools and the colors change, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center invites you to gather, reflect, and celebrate the creativity that defines our community. This October, our spaces come alive with programs that honor art, music, and storytelling while paying tribute to the legacies that continue to inspire us. From the glow of after-hours flashlight tours through our galleries to workshops that channel the spirit of hip-hop, and conversations that connect us across generations, every moment invites you to see art in our community through a new light. It’s a season to slow down, be inspired, and rediscover the power of creativity to bring people together. |
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| | | | FLASHLIGHT TOUR AT AWAACC: SEE ART IN A NEW LIGHT Friday, October 24 | 7-10PM |
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| Celebrate the season with an evening at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center that invites you to see art in a new light. The night begins with a reception, followed by an after-hours flashlight tour through every gallery, including our permanent exhibition August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape, led by actor Wali Jamal.
Guests will also experience Determined to Be: The Sculpture of John Rhoden, Being/Seen, the Teenie Harris Archives, and Lavett Ballard: A Rose is A Rose all in one visit. This evening also marks a final chance to view John Rhoden: Determined to Be and Being/Seen before they close.
Each guest will receive a limited edition AWAACC-branded flashlight to use during the tour and take home as a keepsake of the night.
Registration is required. A suggested donation of $10 supports the Center’s exhibitions and programming.
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| | | | HIP-HOP ART CAMP 2025 Saturday, October 25 | 11AM - 1PM |
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| Step into the rhythm of creativity in this two-part workshop where young artists explore the visual heartbeat of hip-hop culture. Guided by renowned artist Juliandra Jones, participants will move from graffiti to large-scale murals, studying the legacy of women in hip-hop and designing tags that reflect individuality and voice. Each session includes a swag bag, light refreshments, and the chance to connect with peers who share a passion for creativity. Tickets are available for individual sessions at $25. Bundle packages, including the November 1 session, are available for $45.
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| | | | TAX SMARTS SEMINAR Saturday, October 25 | 2- 4PM
It's never too early to start thinking about tax season. Join us for Tax Pittsburgh’s “Tax Smarts Seminar” — a FREE, practical, and informative series designed to help individuals and small business owners make smarter financial decisions. Learn how to navigate tax preparation, audit assistance, and year-round financial planning from two of Pittsburgh’s most experienced tax professionals.
Led by Prevan L. Roberson and Angela Mendoza, this in-person seminar will cover essential tax strategies, updates in tax law, and effective record management practices. Whether you’re self-employed, managing a household, or planning for retirement, you’ll leave with clear, actionable insights to help you stay ahead of tax season with confidence. |
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| | | | STORYTIME SPOTLIGHT: BROWN IS WARM, BLACK IS BRIGHT
Tuesday, October 28 | 6:30-7:30
Gather the family and join us for a special Storytime Spotlight celebrating Brown is Warm, Black is Bright by author Sarah L. Thomson. This poetic picture book honors the beauty and strength found in the colors brown and black, inviting readers to see the wonder in nature, love, and imagination.
Hosted by Education and Community Engagement Director and Manager CC Calhoun and Keah Adams, Storytime Spotlight introduces children to stories, songs, and conversations with Black and Brown authors. Tune in for this special edition live on Facebook and YouTube with the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
A perfect storytime for families to share together.
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| | | | INTERMISSION: PGH CHANGE AGENTS
Thursday, October 30 | 6-11PM
Step into an evening where creativity, culture, and community come alive at the October edition of Intermission, a celebration of Pittsburgh’s boldest changemakers shaping the city’s creative, civic, and cultural future. Hosted inside the August Wilson African American Cultural Center by style visionary Demeatria Boccella of FashionAFRICANA, community leader Al Valentine of 100 Black Men of Western Pennsylvania, and advocate Demetrius Moye of the Homeless Fund, guests will enjoy live music by Chuck Anderson, a curated DJ set by Teejay, inspiring gallery tours, and a photo booth to capture the memories.
Free and open to all, it’s where visionaries connect and Pittsburgh’s creative pulse shines its brightest. |
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| | | | LIT FRIDAY REPLAY: BRAD WALROND Friday, October 31 | 6-7PM |
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Join us for Lit Friday, a virtual program from the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, hosted by literary curator, poet, and art writer Jessica Lanay. Streaming on Facebook and YouTube, Lit Friday welcomes writers, artists, and thinkers of the African Diaspora to share their latest works and explore how their art connects with today’s cultural and political conversations. This month’s featured guest is Brad Walrond, a poet, author, and performance artist whose work delves into identity, memory, and the possibilities of reimagining our shared futures. Tune in for an evening of thought-provoking dialogue and creative inspiration.
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| | | | FUEL THE FUTURE TAKE CENTER STAGE GALA Friday, November 21 | 6PM |
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Party with a Purpose! Please join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating 15 years of creativity and community.
Fuel the Future Take Center Stage GalaIn honor of the 15th Anniversary of our iconic facility and what would have been August Wilson's 80th birth year, we will present Luminary Awards to three renowned artists with roots in Pittsburgh: Antoine Fuqua, Lamman Rucker, and Tamara Tunie. Pittsburgh-based leaders Tenel Dorsey, Marlon Gist, Monica Malik. and Ayisha A. Morgan-Lee, EdD will receive Trailblazer Awards.
Visit awaacc.org/gala to learn more.
Your presence and support is more important than ever before. Your investment in the future of the Center ensures we can support artists, inspire the next generation, and honor the power of our stories.
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The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is the gateway to Pittsburgh's Cultural District and the second largest Black, multi-disciplinary performing arts center in the Country. We are dedicated to the presentation of art and culture reflective of African Americans and the African Diaspora, as well as learning and exchange between all people.
In 2025, we are marking several important milestones: the 15th Anniversary of the opening of our building, the 15th installment of the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, and what would have been our namesake August Wilson's 80th Birthday.
There has never been a more important time to get involved in the Center's work! With your donation, you join us in uplifting our community, expanding our educational programs, and amplifying the voices of artists. Thank you!
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