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Fuel the Future: Take Center Stage Gala

Nov 21, 2025 - Nov 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
980 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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 15th anniversary of our building’s opening and what would have been August Wilson’s 80th 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!

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