The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University

The Center for Performing Arts at Governors State University enhances the cultural landscape of the Chicago Southland. The Center is committed to its mission of presenting the finest in world-class performing arts entertainment to the citizens of the Chicago Southland at affordable prices.

The Center’s programming is the result of the vision of community leaders, educators and philanthropists who recognize the need for a blend of cultural and academic enrichment in the region. These leaders understand that culture and the arts serve to educate youth, inspire members of the community, and bring a diverse community together under one roof to share artistic experiences.

The Center integrates world-class performing arts and entertainment with the university’s academic strengths, touching the hearts and minds of audiences in new and unique ways. GSU faculty help influence programming that mixes education with entertainment, providing an experience unlike any other in the Chicago Southland.

The Center offers an extensive Arts in Education program for area schools, which reached more than 40,000 children during the 2009-2010 season. These unique, live theater experiences engage children’s minds and help them explore and question the world around them.

Also in the 2009-2010 season, The Ralph C. Medhurst Fund provided 2,500 tickets for underserved students from Chicago Southland area schools to attend Arts in Education performances at The Center.

For more information about programming, volunteer, donor, and sponsorship opportunities, call The Center at (708) 235-2222 or visit www.centertickets.net. For the latest news and offers, like The Center on Facebook.com/centeratgsu and follow @thecenter_gsu on Twitter. The Center is located at located at 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL. Parking is free.