Help Us Build a Community Arts Center in Downtown St. Cloud!

We’re thrilled that you’re interested in being part of something truly transformative for our local arts scene. The Wirth Center for the Performing Arts is launching a bold new initiative: a Community Arts Center right in the heart of downtown St. Cloud!

We’re in the early stages of an accelerated capital campaign to raise $1.25 million over the next year. Why the rush? A generous grant opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Education is within reach—but we need matching funds to make it happen.

That’s where you come in.

What Will the Community Arts Center Offer?

We're designing this space to be a multi-use creative hub—an inclusive and welcoming home for local artists, performers, educators, and arts-loving community members of all ages. Here’s what we’re planning:

1. The Wirth Center

• Music Lessons
Private and group lessons in piano, voice, strings, guitar, percussion, and more—taught by experienced instructors in a supportive environment for all ages and skill levels.

• Dance, Yoga, and Fitness Classes
Movement classes for kids, teens, and adults, promoting creativity, health, and self-expression through dance, yoga, and fitness programming.

• Early Childhood Classes
Specialized programs that introduce children to music and movement in a joyful, family-friendly setting.

• Music Practice Rooms
Affordable, sound-treated practice spaces available to individuals and ensembles—ideal for students, community musicians, and instructors.

2. Project 37

• Music Venues
A safe, all-ages concert venue focused on local talent and sober events—supporting emerging musicians, fostering community, and providing real-world stage experience.

• Recording Studio & Classes
A professional-grade recording space with educational programming in music production, audio engineering, and digital creativity—hands-on learning meets real-world tools.

• Music Therapy
Therapeutic music sessions led by professionals, supporting emotional health, development, and wellness for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities.

3. Visual Arts

• Space Dedicated to Minnesota Art & Artists
A living tribute to Minnesota’s creative community, featuring local visual artists, musicians, and creators in a dynamic, inclusive environment.

• Permanent and Rotating Exhibits
Showcasing both long-standing collections and regularly changing exhibits to keep the space vibrant, relevant, and representative of diverse voices and styles.

• Classrooms and Studio Space for Rent
Flexible, affordable spaces designed for teaching, creating, and collaborating—available to artists, educators, and community members looking to host workshops or work independently.

• Art & Music Supply Library
A lending library of instruments, art supplies, sheet music, and more—removing financial barriers and empowering students and creators with the tools they need.

How You Can Help

This isn’t just our project—it’s St. Cloud’s. And we’re inviting you to help shape it.

We’re looking for:

Advisory Board Members
Marketing, Finance, Fundraising, and Event Planning Committee Members
Skilled Volunteers in graphic design, architectural rendering, stage design, budgeting, branding, and more.
In-Kind Donors willing to offer time, services, or resources.

Whether you're an artist, arts lover, organizer, or supporter—there’s a place for you in this vision.

For all inquiries, please contact James Newman - Executive Director for the Wirth Center

Phone: 320.255.0318

Email: jnewman@wirthcenter.org

Space to Create

Help Us Build a Community Arts Center in Downtown St. Cloud!