Build on the arts. Transform the future.

We all have something to express. That's why we're committed to building equity through access to the arts. And it's why we create opportunities to experience world-class music, dance, theater, and visual arts for families and children throughout Rochester, free of charge—transforming lives and creating a permanent home for the arts. The centerpiece of our efforts: converting our historic building into an 11,000 square-foot performance and gallery space. And while we’re at it, we’re also helping to coordinate programming our neighbors can take advantage of right now. 

It’s a lot of work. And we love it. But to keep the momentum, we need your generous support.

Renovation Milestones Achieved

• Landmark Designation, City of Rochester

• Feasibility Study Completed

• Business and Operations Plan Completed

• 501(c)3 Approval

• Start-up Fundraising to support branding and web presence

• Progress Grant: Rochester Area Community Foundation

• Letters of support received

  • Former Mayor Bill Johnson

  • Former Mayor Lovely Warren

  • Former City Councilwoman Jackie Ortiz

  • Former Senator Joseph Robach

  • Joseph Avenue Business Association

  • Borinquen Dance Company

  • Eastman Community Music School

  • PUSH Physical Theater

• Listed on the New York State and National Register of Historic Places [Read about this on WXXI News]

• Pardi Associates, Architects completes and receives historic preservation approvals of architect drawings

• Listed in the Rochester Cultural Education Resource Guide as published by the New York State Education Department Office of Cultural Education

• State and Federal Historic Tax Credits Awarded

• Finger Lakes Regional Economic Development Grant Awarded

• Capital Campaign initiated—learn more about our progress and how you can be involved!