THE WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS HOSTED AT THE AUGUST WILSON CENTER INCLUDE:
HOST YOUR EVENT IN STYLE.
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
August Wilson Center for AfriCAn AmeriCAn Culture p rov id e s A C u lt u r Ally r iC h , Ar C h i t eC tu rAlly e n t iC ing lo C Ati on Fo r Any ev en t. stroll among the galleries.
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 and Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company High School Commencement Ceremonies Pittsburgh Film Office Lights! Glamour! Action!TM
str Ategize in the stylishly “get down to business” conference room. nosh And net Work in the sleekly modern main lobby.
Getting to the Point for Women Annual Luncheon Persad Center “Celebrate Life, Celebrate Art” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Town Meetings Pittsburgh Business Times “BizMix”
CelebrAte with your guests amid the elegance and culture of an arts center like no other in the region.
For detailed rental information, call 412.258.2700, e-mail eventplanning@AugustWilsonCenter.org or visit AugustWilsonCenter.org
980 liberty Avenue pittsburgh, pA 15222-3736
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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
the August Wilson Center for African
rental spaces
Catering
American Culture, 980 liberty Avenue in
Rates are for 4 hours unless otherwise stated and vary depending upon whether it is for non-profit or private use.*
the August Wilson Center’s three outstanding caterers, Common plea Catering, parkhurst dining services and shallot Custom events, have a full spectrum of menu options. Continental or full breakfasts, lunch buffets, box lunches, served lunches, appetizers, dinner buffets and served dinners are all offered. simply select a caterer and tell them what you need.
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
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 the August Wilson Center Café, just off the main lobby. this 1,600-square-foot space welcomes 85 seated or 175 standing. in warmer weather, enjoy outdoor seating on the roy A. Hunt foundation Patio. the rental fee is $550 or $650. the richard P. & Virginia C. simmons second floor lobby has 1,906 square feet of space and a capacity of 253. it can be rented for $750 or $1,000.
• workshops
of course, the entire cultural center is available for rent for a cost of $5,500 or $6,000, but only when the facility is closed. its capacity is 1,896.
• weddings
other available spaces for rent:
• seminars
• receptions • parties • theatrical events • musical
performances • family affairs • reunions ...and more!
studio – 2,325 square feet; 155 seated or 447 standing; $1,000 or $1,250. highMArk blue Cross blue shield eduCAtion Center/h.J. heinz CoMpAny FoundAtion ClAssrooM – 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 square feet; 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; visit AugustWilsonCenter.org for rehearsal and performance rates.
Parking the August Wilson Center is within a safe and comfortable walking distance of many downtown pittsburgh parking facilities, including: • the brand-new, well-lit grant street transportation Center 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 adjacent strip district. the AWC is also located along a number of major bus routes.
For detailed rental information, call 412.258.2700, e-mail eventplanning@AugustWilsonCenter.org or visit AugustWilsonCenter.org * Rental rates are subject to change. Please consult your AWC event planner for updated information.