The Center for Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) is an investment by the community and school district to create a world-class facility for arts education that gives students a bridge to their future.

The outcome has been a Center for Visual and Performing Arts that differs from other standalone performance venues in that it features fully operational classroom spaces for advanced art, dance, and music courses. The CVPA opened fall 2020 during the challenges of a pandemic and the district enjoys a steady stream of arts students cycling through the building every day. Music, art, and dance courses are open to all students in the district and count as credits toward their graduation requirements. The CVPA hosts dedicated venues and age-appropriate experiences that will propel high school students to the top of their class and will continue to bring together the community through the arts.

The unique and varied learning experiences, dynamic and flexible acoustics and technologies, and commitment to environmental and social governance strategies throughout the spaces and materials, all contribute to a positive impact to the project, community, people, and planet. Healthy and sustainable materials are specified to reduce embodied carbon, eliminate harmful chemicals, and minimize overall amount of materials to contribute to healthier environments.

The 1,200-seat wood-paneled concert hall was designed to deliver exceptional acoustical quality tunable to each performance. Through a special partnership with Steinway, the CVPA is to be one of the only facilities nationally to feature a Spirio piano, capable of live performance capture and playback. This powerful tool of expression provides new ways to access, share, and experience performances for the students on a global scale. A 425-seat theater provides students with the intimate setting to explore their theatrical prowess and learn to command an audience in performance. The theatre features a first-class stage for both district and professional productions.

This project highlights the important link between design, sensible resource use, and overall community sustainability. The venue continues to attract regional, national and international award-winning performers to further bridge students’ futures at a global scale. We invite you to come ‘experience remarkable here.’