An exhibition spotlighting intergenerational connection
November 8, 2025 – February 1, 2026 • August Wilson African American Cultural Center
From neighborhood sidewalks to living rooms and front porches, Pittsburghers of all ages are telling their stories in Picture This. Featuring vibrant photos by renowned Pittsburgh photographers, personal recordings, and interactive activations, this new exhibition reveals the power of connecting across generations. Presented by Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, this uplifting all-ages exhibition is free and open to the public!
Picture a neighborhood where generations don’t just coexist, they connect!
About the Exhibition:
Hosted at the beautiful August Wilson African American Cultural Center and built in partnership with Casey Droege Cultural Productions, Picture This is the collaborative culmination of Age-Friendly’s advocacy campaign to combat social isolation and ageism.
Picture This features large-scale photography drawn from the Age-Inclusive Photo Bank, showcasing vibrant, honest portraits of friendship and connection captured across four counties by celebrated local photographers, including Pulitzer Prize winner Martha Rial and photojournalist Nate Smallwood. The exhibition goes beyond passive viewing, offering multiple ways to participate:
- Get Nebby Corner: Pick up a retro telephone and “Get Nebby” by listening to audio stories from neighbors in Beechview, McKeesport, Sharpsburg, Washington and Westmoreland County, sharing personal thoughts on social connection.
- Make Your Connection Bench: Take a seat on this intentional space, designed to encourage a momentary stop and a shared conversation with someone new.
- Digital Archive: Explore the campaign’s digital archive and add your own stories and photos.
Plan Your Visit:
The Picture This Exhibition is free and open to the public.
Location: August Wilson African American Cultural Center, 980 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Open Hours: AWAAC Open Hours (Generally: Thursdays-Fridays 3:00pm–8:00pm, Saturdays-Sundays 12:00pm–5:00pm)
Accessibility: The exhibition is on the main floor of the center, in the Cook Family Regional Gallery. There are automatic entrance doors and accessible restrooms. There is a metal detector at the entrance. Visual descriptions of the exhibition elements are available at the visitor’s desk, and audio stories are accompanied by written transcripts. For more information, visit https://awaacc.org/explore-and-visit/accessibility-information/.
Special Events: Mark your calendar for these featured programs (more to be announced):
- Age-Friendly at Gallery Crawl: Join us for refreshments and engagement at the exhibit during the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Gallery Crawl on Friday, November 14 (Time TBD).
- Intergenerational Artists Panel: A focused discussion on the intersection of art and social themes. Sunday, November 16, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Reserve your free seat here.
The Picture This Exhibition was created in partnership with Casey Droege Cultural Productions and the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, with support from the Henry L. Hillman Foundation and Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Placemaking Grant by Citizen’s Bank.
Picture This Photographers: Martha Rial, Nate Smallwood, Larry Rippel, Ishara Henry
Get Nebby Corner audio stories were recorded and produced by Kristin Vermilya.
Picture This Advocacy Campaign was created in partnership with Workhorse Collaborative.
