Phoenix Center for the Arts

The Phoenix Center for the Arts is the heartbeat of Phoenix's arts community. Located in downtown Phoenix, the Center offers Phoenicians an exciting variety of performing and visual arts, both educationally and as a presenting organization. The Center was started in 1975 and run by the City of Phoenix until 2011. Because of the recession and restructuring in the City it was slated to close.

But the community spoke: committees were formed, citizens organized, and the operation was turned over to the existing nonprofit, the Phoenix Center Arts Association. Since its inception, the Center has been a foundation for the arts in Phoenix. However, since the change in model to a nonprofit, it has already grown into a dynamic community center for the visual and performing arts, quickly filling the needs of citizens, schools, and artists alike, all of whom agree that together we can make something.

Adult Classes include study in metals, photography, painting, drawing, ceramics, glass, the performing arts, and special-interest classes.

Youth Classes include instruction in visual arts, theatre, music, and dance in a nurturing environment to develop a child's creativity.

Outreach The Center is proud to provide art classes and experiences off-site for after school programs, special events, and senior centers.

Performances Our 210-seat theater is the perfect venue for one-day engagements and full size productions in theatre, music, and dance.

City Jazz City Jazz consists of a ‘big band' of musicians who are between 10 and 18 years old. They are given the opportunity to learn, improvise and perform jazz.

Facilities Perfect for organizations in need of rehearsal and class space, as well as groups and individuals looking for unique spaces for events and parties.

Mission

Our mission is to provide the community with opportunities to participate in the visual and performing arts through creative and affordable quality programming.

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