August Wilson African American Cultural Center
The August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) stands as one of the largest multidisciplinary Black arts centers in the United States. Since opening its doors over fifteen years ago in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Cultural District, the Center has served as a community beacon dedicated to sharing the African American experience.
AWAACC presents transformative arts experiences that reflect the prestige, authority, and vision illuminated in the work of August Wilson himself. By representing the rich history of Wilson's birthplace—Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania—the Center shares the unique perspectives of its inhabitants with the world.
Through a dynamic mix of live performances, art exhibitions, educational programs, festivals, and community events, the Center welcomes more than 100,000 attendees each year from across the globe.
Amenities
- ADA Accessible
- Group Rates Available
Threshold360 Virtual Tour
Meeting Spaces
Davenport Family Fund Lobby
- Area: 4,430 sf
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 1161 |
Entire Facility
- Occupancy: 1896 - 1896
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 1896 |
Franco Harris Conference Room
- Area: 480
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 32 |
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Education Center
- Area: 2,000 sf
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 101 |
| Reception | 400 |
Multipurpose Studio
- Area: 2,325 sf
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 155 |
| Reception | 447 |
PNC Foundation Donor Lounge
- Area: 831 sf
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Banquet | 56 |
| Reception | 165 |
Richard P. & Virginia C. Simmons Lobby
- Area: 1,906 sf
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Reception | 253 |
Theater
- Occupancy: 486 - 486
| Configuration | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Theater | 486 |