ABOUT US
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Midland Center for the Arts
1801 West Saint Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640
Escape the ordinary at the Great Lakes Bay Region’s home for art, science, history and humanities. With two performance venues, two museums, art studios, lecture halls and more, Midland Center for the Arts is unique among arts centers: it encourages participation in as well as appreciation for art, music, science and history.
It’s easy to see why Midland Center for the Arts is a multifaceted jewel in our community! Dazzling performers, brilliant lecturers, classes where education and inspiration intertwine and exceptional exhibits – it’s all at the Center, and it’s as affordable and accessible as ever! Visit Midland Center for the Arts to find out what it will mean to you!
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VISITORS – Welcome!
Imagine a place where art, science, history, music, theatre, dance, films, camps, classes and professional world-class entertainers all live under one roof! This is Midland Center for the Arts, a beautiful landmark facility where people of all ages are invited to create as well as appreciate and explore these many areas of interest.
Located in Midland, Michigan, Midland Center for the Arts is just a 2-hour drive from Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Traverse City, and enjoys handy access to US-10 and M-20.
MCFTA offers convenient amenities to make your visit a pleasure:
• Ample free parking with safe, easy access to the building
• A gift shop where you’ll find unique and beautiful items
• An on-site coffee shop
Be sure to check out all the happenings at Midland Center for the Arts:
• World-class exhibitions at the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art
• Center Stage Theatre featuring local volunteers in comedic, dramatic and musical productions
• Midland Symphony Orchestra in concert
• Choral performances by Center Stage Choirs
• Professional performers on stage presented by MATRIX:MIDLAND
• Exhibitions at the nearby Midland County Historical Society
There’s a lot to do here in the Great Lakes Bay Region! Nearby attractions include Dow Gardens, the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio and Dow Diamond – home to our minor league baseball team: the Great Lakes Loons!
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EMAIL CLUB – Be the first to know!
Keep up to date with the latest MCFTA happenings by signing up for our Email Club. You’ll receive informational emails about upcoming performances, receptions, classes and other valuable news about what’s happening at your “Center” for the arts.
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TICKETS
Tickets for any of our performances are easy to purchase and can be arranged by phone, online or at our on-site Ticket Office windows. Our season subscription packages offer priority seating and discounts on appealing groupings of performances.
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GIFT CERTIFICATES
Gift Certificates make wonderful gifts - all year round! Great for that hard-to-buy-for individual on your list, they also make a thoughtful “thank you” for someone special. Available in ANY denomination, they're good toward museum store purchases, ticketed events, admissions and more! Available by phone, on-line or at our on-site Ticket Office windows.
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INTERMISSION – The Museum Store at Your Center
The museum store at MCFTA provides a wide variety of children’s educational gifts, specialty items for the arts lovers in your household and unique gifts as a souvenir from your visit to MCFTA. Proceeds from sales help to support all of the activities provided by your Center for the Arts in Midland.
At a designated gift level, Friends of the Center and donors to member groups receive 10% off all purchases.
Support Midland Center for the Arts by visiting www.shopformuseums.com, a sales web site designed to benefit museums. When you begin your online shopping with shopformuseums.com, retailers will make a donation to Midland Center for the Arts on your behalf.
For more information, please call: (989) 631-5930 x 1202
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
“Midland Center for the Arts envisions a world where the arts, sciences and humanities are not a frill, but a fuel for innovation, creativity, inspiration and fulfillment. It’s a magical place in our community, celebrating who we were, who we are and who we will be. There are so many ways you can help the Center stay vibrant! Volunteer your time, talent and energy; attend a performance or exhibit; purchase a subscription; or make a donation – and invite a friend to do the same! Visit Midland Center for the Arts to find out what it will mean to you!”
- Mike Hayes, President
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GETTING INVOLVED – We can’t do it without you!
Our volunteer force is an integral part of our operations. Volunteers are involved in visual arts, music, drama, science, history, lectures. If you are interested in being more connected with your community, supporting important non-profit art and science ventures, learning new skills and meeting other interesting people, then volunteering for the Center may be the perfect answer!
Give to the Center – and get back so much more! Did you know that ticket and tuition sales cover only 15% of the Center’s operating costs? To cover the remaining 85%, we rely on the generosity of foundations, corporations, government grants and individuals like YOU. Make a donation, and every time the curtain goes up, an exhibition opens, or a class is offered here at the Center you will enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that YOU helped make it happen! To learn about donor benefits, or about sponsorship opportunities, contact our Development Office. |
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RENTALS – A spot for events great & small
Whether you are looking for rental space for your arts event, need a place for your wedding reception, or you are considering using our multiple-site facilities for a conference or corporate retreat, Midland Center for the Arts or the Heritage Park historical site has a spot for you.
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PRESS ROOM
Our press release archives contain announcements on recent and upcoming happenings at MCFTA.
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HISTORY – Who we are; what we do
“Some of the time we create and some of the time we appreciate. Both are powerful and necessary forces in the development of a healthy community.”
- Alden B. Dow (1904 – 1983), Michigan Architect Laureate, philanthropist and Midland resident
Midland Center for the Arts originated when six local arts organizations joined forces in 1971 to address a growing community’s need for adequate performing, studio and museum space. With a facility designed by Alden B. Dow, MCFTA is a non-profit, public foundation that represents our six member groups. Activities at MCFTA are supported in part by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Over the years, MCFTA has hosted world-class professional musicians and entertainment, including the Boston Pops, Norah Jones and Lyle Lovett, as well as critically acclaimed exhibitions such as The Nature of Diamonds, A T. rex Named Sue, Grossology and Timeless Warriors & Relics: 1500 Years of Ancient China.
VISION: Engaging people and changing lives by fusing entertainment, education and creativity.
MISSION: To entertain, educate and inspire a diverse and expanding regional audience in the arts, sciences and humanities. |
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