Small Spaces Make a Big Difference!

Independent performing arts non-profits like ātac are endangered. Since 2020, hundreds of small-capacity venues have closed, leaving voids once filled with creativity, exploration, and connection. Surviving spaces struggle with shrinking audiences and increased costs, forcing higher ticket prices or lower artist payments, further reducing access and diminishing the economic resilience of our communities.

Small, independent art and music venues are a vital resource for our communities....