Explore
A new creative campus for the Pacific Northwest
Something extraordinary is happening here.
A place where our community discovers its talents—and the world comes to inspire us.
The creative heart of Southwest Washington
More than a place to watch.
A place to take part.
The Center for the Arts will be a place alive with possibility from morning to night—a cultural gathering place where people of every age can discover, create, perform, and belong.
Live performance, immersive environments, learning, technology, and community life will come together in one flexible, welcoming campus. This is the OMSI for the Performing Arts: hands-on, participatory, and designed to spark curiosity.
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Interactive arts
Experience the arts with your own hands.
Step inside the story. Experiment with sound, movement, light, design, and digital media. Meet artists at work. Make something you did not know you could make.
With spaces created for exploration as well as performance, the Center will invite everyone—not only to observe the arts, but to become part of them.
Performance
Where great performances bring us together.
A flexible, high-caliber venue will showcase local talent and welcome extraordinary artists from across the region and around the world.
Onstage and off, every gathering will create a new point of connection—a shared experience that stays with us long after the final bow.
Imagine a day here
One place.
Endless ways to take part.
Gather
Friends meet for lunch, art, and conversation.
Create
A teenager discovers a stage—and a place to belong.
Perform
The community shares an unforgettable night.
Built for all of us
Talent is everywhere.
Opportunity should be, too.
For the young person searching for their people. For the artist ready for a larger stage. For families looking for something meaningful to do together. For everyone who believes creativity can shape a stronger community.
Be part of what comes next
Help Build Something Extraordinary.
Together, we can create the cultural heart of Southwest Washington—and a legacy that will inspire generations.
Imagine it. Believe it. Help build it.