Theater-goers have a chance to make a visible investment in the August Wilson African American Cultural Center in Downtown Pittsburgh through new seat-naming opportunities.
The initiative is a legacy-giving chance to support the center, which is among the nation’s largest Black multidisciplinary arts facilities.
“A seat dedication is both deeply personal and forward-looking,” center President and CEO Janis Burley said in a release.
“It’s a meaningful way to honor someone special and make a gift that continues to give to our community and to the generations of artists who will follow.”
The cost is $7,500 for orchestra seats and $3,750 for balcony seats.
Donors can honor family or friends, commemorate milestones or affirm their commitment to Black arts and culture.
Each dedication is personalized with a plate inscription like “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” and affixed to the armrest of a seat in the theater.
Dedications will remain for 10 years.
The program is part of the center’s Fuel the Future Fundraising Drive. Proceeds support the center’s ability to present performances, offer free public exhibitions and deliver educational programs that uplift the African American experience, leaders said.
The nonprofit sees more than 100,000 visitors each year.
For more details, visit awaacc.org.
