Fuel the Future: Take Center Stage Gala

Join the August Wilson African American Cultural Center for their celebration on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:00 pm at our Fuel the Future: Take Center Stage Gala!

In recognition of the 15^th anniversary of our building’s opening and what would have been August Wilson’s 80^th birth year, this year’s Gala festivities will be held in our iconic facility at 980 Liberty Avenue. We will celebrate Wilson’s ongoing legacy and highlight the Center’s world-class programming, on stage and in our galleries.

This unforgettable evening will feature:

• A curated dinner experience
• Luminary Awards for three renowned artists with roots in Pittsburgh: Antoine Fuqua, Lamman Rucker, and Tamara Tunie.
• Trailblazer Awards for Pittsburgh-based leaders: Tenel Dorsey, Marlon Gist, Ayisha A. Morgan-Lee, Ed, and Monica Malik.
• Guided gallery tours featuring the highly anticipated return of Peju Alatise’s Flying Girls sculpture installation.
• Captivating live performances
• And… more surprises to come!