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The August Wilson Center is a spectacular event venue for a wide range of business-related functions or social gatherings. We've got the perfect space for your reception, dinner, conference or party! Whether you choose one of our unique spaces or reserve the entire attraction, your event will be memorable and your guests will be impressed. Explore our event space options, including rates and capacities.
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stroll among the galleries.
strAtegize in the stylishly “get down
to business” conference room.
nosh And netWork in the
sleekly modern main lobby.
CelebrAte with your guests amid the
elegance and culture of an arts center
like no other in the region.
980 liberty Avenue
pittsburgh, pA 15222-3736
AugustWilsonCenter.org
412.258.2700
August Wilson Center
for AfriCAn AmeriCAn Culture
provides A CulturAlly riCh,
ArChiteCturAlly entiCing
loCAtion For Any event.
THE WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTSHOSTED AT THE AUGUST WILSON
CENTER INCLUDE:
Corporate Events for ALCOA, BNY Mellon, PNC, H.J. Heinz Company and UPMC
Fundraisers for Multicultural Arts Initiative, Extra Mile Education Foundation and
Manchester Youth Development Center
Annual Meetings of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, Greater Pittsburgh
Arts Council and VisitPittsburgh
National Conferences for Grantmakers for Effective Organizations and Association of
African American Museums
Receptions for Chambers of Commerce, such as African American Chamber of Commerce of Western PA;
Lexington, Kentucky; Mobile, Alabama; Nashville,Tennessee and Cincinnati, Ohio
Performances by UMOJA African Arts Company andPittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company
High School Commencement Ceremonies
Pittsburgh Film Office Lights! Glamour! Action!TM
Getting to the Point for Women Annual Luncheon
Persad Center “Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art”
Pittsburgh Post-GazetteTown Meetings
Pittsburgh Business Times “BizMix”
HOST YOUR EVENT IN STYLE.
For detailed rental information,
call 412.258.2700, e-mail
or visit AugustWilsonCenter.org
©Steinkamp Photography
the August Wilson Center for African
American Culture, 980 liberty Avenue in
Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, provides a
sophisticated, yet functional setting,
whether you’re planning a large corporate
event or an intimate social gathering.
this world-class cultural center (fully accessible
for individuals with disabilities) has a space for
any occasion, including:
• community events
• business meetings
• seminars
• workshops
• weddings
• receptions
• parties
• theatrical events
• musical
performances
• family affairs
• reunions
...and more!
rental spaces Rates are for 4 hours unless otherwise stated and vary depending
upon whether it is for non-profit or private use.*
the 4,430-square-foot Davenport family fund main lobby with its contemporary design and a capacity of 1,161 is perfect for a large party or reception. the cost is$1,700 or $2,000.
A considerably smaller gathering can be accommodated in theAugust Wilson Center Café, just off the main lobby. this1,600-square-foot space welcomes 85 seated or 175 standing. inwarmer weather, enjoy outdoor seating on the roy A. Huntfoundation Patio. the rental fee is $550 or $650.
the richard P. & Virginia C. simmons second floorlobby has 1,906 square feet of space and a capacity of 253. it can be rented for $750 or $1,000.
of course, the entire cultural center is available for rentfor a cost of $5,500 or $6,000, but only when the facility isclosed. its capacity is 1,896.
other available spaces for rent:
studio – 2,325 square feet; 155 seated or 447 standing;$1,000 or $1,250.
highMArk blue Cross blue shield eduCAtionCenter/h.J. heinz CoMpAny FoundAtionClAssrooM – 2,000 square feet; 101 seated or 400 standing; $800 or $1,000.
pnC FoundAtion donor lounge – 831 square feet; 56 seated or 165 standing; $450 or $550.
donor lounge & eduCAtion Center – 2,831 squarefeet; 157 seated or 565 standing; $1,150 or $1,400.
FrAnCo hArris ConFerenCe rooM – 480 square feet;32-person capacity; flat rate $150.
theAter – 486 seats and 6 dedicated wheelchair spaces; visitAugustWilsonCenter.org for rehearsal and performance rates.
Cateringthe August Wilson Center’s three outstanding caterers,Common plea Catering, parkhurst dining services andshallot Custom events, have a full spectrum of menuoptions. Continental or full breakfasts, lunch buffets, boxlunches, served lunches, appetizers, dinner buffets andserved dinners are all offered. simply select a caterer andtell them what you need.
Parkingthe August Wilson Center is within a safe andcomfortable walking distance of many downtownpittsburgh parking facilities, including:
• the brand-new, well-lit grant street transportationCenter garage (one block from AWC),
• smithfield-liberty garage (liberty Avenue entrance),
• Mellon square garage,
• ninth & penn garage,
• david l. lawrence Convention Center garage,
• Westin Convention Center hotel garage (across the street from AWC), and
• several outdoor parking lots nearby and in the adjacentstrip district.
the AWC is also located along a number of major bus routes.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Education Center/H.J. Heinz Company Foundation Classroom
August Wilson Center Theater PNC Foundation Donor Lounge Davenport Family Fund Main Lobby
©Steinkamp Photography
For detailed rental information,
call 412.258.2700, e-mail
or visit AugustWilsonCenter.org
* Rental rates are subject to change. Please consult your AWC eventplanner for updated information.
