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Governor's Awards for the Arts & Block Party

Presented by Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and August Wilson African American Cultural Center at August Wilson Center

For the first time since 1997, the Governor’s Awards for the Arts will be hosted in Pittsburgh, honoring five outstanding Pennsylvania artists, cultural leaders outstanding artists, cultural leaders, and creative innovators.

For the first time since 1997, the Governor's Awards for the Arts will be hosted in Pittsburgh, honoring five outstanding Pennsylvania artists, cultural leaders outstanding artists, cultural leaders, and creative innovators. On Friday, Sept. 27, we have an evening of activities and celebration planned, and you're invited to the party! Other activities include:

Block Party featuring DJ Nate Tha Barber, the Funky Fly Project, and Hill Dance Academy Theatre from 4-7 p.m.
Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District from 5:30-10 p.m.
Awards After-Party in the AWAACC lobby and cafe from 8:30-10 p.m., featuring jams from DJDBO, a cash bar, and an iconic Pittsburgh cookie table.

WHEN: Friday, September 27 from 7-9 p.m.
WHERE: August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
COST: Free

Admission Info

Free Admission

Phone: 412.391.2060

Dates & Times

Dates: 2019/09/27 - 2019/09/27

Additional time info:

All events are free and open to the public.

4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Block party in front of the AWAACC, featuring DJ Nate Tha Barber, the Funky Fly Project and Hill Dance Academy Theatre.

5:30 - 10:00 p.m. – Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

7:00 - 8:30 p.m. – Governor's Awards for the Arts awards ceremony. RSVP is required.

8:30 - 10:00 p.m. – Ceremony after-party for event attendees in the AWAACC lobby and cafe, featuring a cash bar, dessert, and music.

10:00 p.m. and beyond – Continue exploring Pittsburgh's Cultural District and the Crawl After Dark.