To bring together the world’s finest musicians to offer extraordinary musical performances and experiences. We celebrate, preserve and advance the intimate musical dialogue that is unique to chamber music through performance and education, enhancing the cultural environment of the Great Lakes Region for generations to come.
To bring our audience the latest and best cinematic offerings at affordable prices, as well as enrich the community culturally and economically by providing a gathering place and source of pride and excitement now and for future generations.
To support established and emerging artists and to enrich the surrounding community through a multi-disciplinary, collaborative and vibrant gathering place that nurtures, celebrates and promotes all creative arts.
To create and provide engaging, innovative education opportunities that offer a progressive approach to learning, rooted in research and best practices.
The Division Avenue Arts Collective is a volunteer-run all ages music venue, art gallery, and DIY project incubator in downtown Grand Rapids.
To enhance the access and appreciation for cinema, performing, and literary arts by providing a local venue for cultural, intellectual, and educational programs, and to maintain and protect the historic Bay Theatre building.
Parallel 45 Theatre produces cutting-edge interpretations of plays & musicals, giving familiar stories new life – and fresh relevance – for our northwest Michigan audience. By producing a summer theatre festival of reinvented classics, new works and imaginative adaptations, we seek to entertain, encourage critical thought, and inspire conversation in our community.
Public Media Network empowers people through media to amplify creative expression, community dialogue, and cultural understanding.
To promote bold, visionary filmmakers through the advancement of film and new media art, and to engage communities with remarkable cinematic experiences.
To offer a broad range of high-quality arts and education programming that nurtures cultural experience, participation and community engagement among residents and visitors of all ages and enhances the economic vitality of the region.