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Mid-Michigan's Landmark Destination for World-class Entertainment and Cultural Programming

Explore what's happening on our stages and in the museum for all ages.
Midland Center for the Arts Building
Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art
Empty Theatre
Choir singers
Center Stage Theater
Midland Symphony Orchestra

Shift Your Perspective

Imagine a place where art, science, history, music, theater, dance, films, camps, classes and professional world-class entertainers live under one roof! This is Midland Center for the Arts, a one-of-a-kind venue where all ages are invited to create as well as appreciate and explore a diverse array guest artists, internationally known art and science exhibits, professional symphony concerts, award-winning theatre, art classes and more. Our facility includes:

  • A 1,500-seat Auditorium
  • A 400-seat Little Theatre
  • A 97-seat Lecture-Recital Hall
  • Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art
    • The Hall of Ideas – permanent interactive exhibits
    • Museum exhibit areas on the fourth level
  • Art Studios & Rehearsal Rooms

Mission

A regional cultural destination where people find meaning and connection in their busy lives.

Our Core Values

Every day in every way we commit to:

  • Delivering WOW Service
  • Performing Our Personal Best
  • Creating Open and Honest Relationships
  • Embracing Change through Creativity
  • Creating A Positive Team Environment
  • Escaping the Ordinary!  
Midland Center in the 60s

How We Began

Long before there was a Midland Center for the Arts there were people in the area making music, staging dramas, painting landscapes and appreciating fine concerts and rare books. The places they gathered in the name of art were diverse: barn lofts, churches, company cafeterias, riverbanks and school auditoriums, to name a few.

The idea of combining the arts programs and activities under one roof in Midland was discussed as early as 1960. A definite move in that direction was made when interested members of the Midland Art Association (now part of the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art) and the Midland Little Theatre Guild (now Center Stage Theatre) got together to discuss their housing needs. Ground was broken in July 1968 and the building was officially deemed complete and turned over to the Board of Directors on January 1, 1971.

 

More to Know

Annual Report

Annual Report

After a year of many unknowns, we share these impactful results that allowed our patrons and donors to gather in safe and meaningful ways.
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Strategic Plan

Our mission and vision for the organization through 2021
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Board of Directors

The leaders providing direction and oversight of the Midland Center for the Arts
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Guidestar

Learn more about the Center on Guidestar.