A Three-day centennial commemoration in honor of Thaddeus G. Mosley will feature a jazz tribute concert, a symposium at Carnegie Museum of Art, and a processional through Mosley’s sculptures presented by the Mosley Family, the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, and Carnegie Museum of Art.

WHO: The Thaddeus G. Mosley Estate, The Mosley Family, in partnership with the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, and Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

WHAT: A weekend-long centennial celebration honoring Pittsburgh sculptor Thaddeus G. Mosley (1926–2026

WHEN: Thursday, July 23 – Saturday, July 25, 2026

WHERE: August Wilson African American Cultural Center; Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Arts Landing; Carnegie Museum of Art (Pittsburgh, PA)

Thursday, July 23 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Thaddeus G. Mosley Birthday Dinner Celebration | Private, family and invited guests only. Not open to media.

Friday, July 24 | 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
August Wilson African American Cultural Center

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Screening and talk: 12-minute short film on Thad Mosley (AWAACC, 2nd Floor Highmark Room)

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Second line-style processional with live music through Mosley’s sculptures at Arts Landing

8:00 p.m. TGM@100: Jazz Tribute Concert, featuring the premiere of “Sculptures at an Exhibition,” a four-movement work curated by Flavio Chamis with movements composed by Roger Humphries, Dwayne Dolphin, and Howie Alexander. MC: Malik Yoba.

Saturday, July 25 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Carnegie Museum of Art, Art Theater

Thaddeus G. Mosley at 100: A Symposium – Four panel discussions with family, collectors, and collaborators, closing with a performance of “Sculptures at an Exhibition” and a reception. Free; registration recommended.

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.  The Poetry of Thad Mosley
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.  Living with Thad Mosley Through the Eyes of Collectors
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Creating with Thad Mosley
2:45 – 3:45 p.m. Raised by Thad Mosley (family panel)
3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Performance: “Sculptures at an Exhibition,” followed by closing reception

• Live second line-style processional through Mosley’s outdoor sculptures at Arts Landing (Fri., 6:30 p.m.)
• World premiere jazz performance responding to four Mosley sculptures (Fri., 8:00 p.m. and Sat., 3:45 p.m.)
• Multigenerational family and collector panels reflecting on Mosley’s life and legacy (Sat., all day)

Media wishing to attend Friday’s Jazz Tribute Concert or Saturday’s Symposium must register in advance. Interview requests with family members or event participants should be coordinated through Perry Media. The Thursday dinner is private and closed to press.

Marcia Perry Dix
Perry Media, on behalf of the Thaddeus Mosley Family Estate
Marcia@perrymedia.com | 717-576-1899 mobile