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August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape: The first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life and works of August Wilson is now open! Learn More

From national treasures in our galleries and award-winning artists on stage, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center is alive with activity. Plan your visit using the links below. For additional information, including parking, transportation, dining information

August Wilson was an American playwright best known for his extraordinary cycle of 10 plays that chronicle the 20th century African-American experience. All but one of Wilson’s masterful plays are set in the Hill District, the working-class neighborhood of his birth in 1945.

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary arts center open to all. We are dedicated to the celebration of the African American journey and presenting its unique and extraordinary role in the creation of popular culture in America and beyond.

The story of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center began over 20 years ago when a small band of community leaders in Pittsburgh decided to pursue the notion of a single African American arts facility located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Cultural District.

The August Wilson African American Cultural Center is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming experience for all audiences. We continually evaluate our environment and our staff to make enhancements so that all patrons have a fully engaged and enjoyable experience.

From business to medicine, or from law to philanthropy, the AWAACC Board of Directors work faithfully to help the center reach its financial goals, serve as a global cultural ambassador, and be a community and regional meeting place that celebrates Black culture.

August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape: The first-ever exhibition dedicated to the life and works of August Wilson is now open! Learn More

Through music, visual art, poetry, literary works, lectures, discussions, film, theater and now the immersive August Wilson: The Writer’s Landscape, the AWAACC wants you to come forward, defy expectations and experience an abundant legacy of Black love, power, and progress.