Please check our Web site frequently for periodic updates. We aim to provide children, students, families, adult learners and communities a full complement of educational programming. Most of these programs are free to all, made available through the generosity of the
Buhl Foundation and the Frick Fund of the Buhl Foundation.
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Upcoming Community Programs
More events will be added throughout the year. Sign up for the August Wilson Center's mailing list to receive updated program schedules. E-mail your name and address to: info@augustwilsoncenter.org, visit www.augustwilsoncenter.org or call 412.258.2700.
August in October Book Display
October 2007
Pick up one of August Wilson's plays to read during this month-long celebration of his work, held in partnership with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
Free Walk-in Gallery Tours
October 10-19, 2007
During the First Voice festival, free docent-led tours of exhibits at Gallery 209/9 will take place at 2 pm on weekdays. Reservations aren’t required for groups under 10 people. Groups of 10 or more must schedule a paid guided tour.
Kwanzaa Celebration/African Drumming and Drum Making Workshop
December 2007
Celebrate Kwanzaa with children's art activities at Gallery 209/9 as part of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust's Kids Holiday Crawl. Create a drum, learn about African drumming and listen to a drumming performance.
Afro-Modern Dance Workshop
January 2008
Explore the history and learn the basics of Afro-modern dance in this informative and interactive workshop.
Black History Month Free Weekend Programs
February 2008
Participate in free, family friendly arts programs at Gallery 209/9 each Saturday in February.
African American Women Artists Recognition
March 2008
Celebrate the work of historical and contemporary African American female artists through this lecture and discussion at Gallery 209/9.
August Wilson Birthday Celebration Family Day
April 2008
Commemorate August Wilson's birthday with free cake, art-making activities and live readings from his plays at Gallery 209/9.
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Volunteer Opportunities
The Education Department is starting a Young Professional Corps of volunteers. We are organizing a group of young and young-at-heart professionals who are interested in furthering the arts, working with youth, and volunteering a few hours per month to an exciting, worthwhile cause. In collaboration with Duquesne University's Career Literacy for African American Youth program (CLAAY), the Education Department presents a unique opportunity for civic leadership and service.
This Young Professionals Corps will:
- Serve as mentors to high school students for a total of 16 hours per year
- Improve the quality of life for community youth
- Assist with Education Department programs as interest or need dictates
- Receive one pair of August Wilson Center program tickets per season
- Receive early notice of Education Department programs and workshops
- Support career literacy
- Support arts education
- Develop new skills
- Meet new people
- Have fun!
For more information, please call Cecile Shellman at 412 258 2694.
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