ABOUT VIPA
The Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA) has a mission to sustain the local arts community through innovative educational programs and inspire the local community with first-class entertainment. As the management company for the Venice Performing Arts Center, we work with all groups that use the space to produce, co-produce, manage, and coordinate over 300 events each season. VIPA has a $5 million dollar a year impact on the local economy, and this number grows each year as more and more people come to enjoy this beautiful facility. We are able to bring performing arts education to more than 2,000 Sarasota County youth each season through our educational programs.
Performing Arts Organizations
The Venice Performing Arts Center (VPAC) is a joint project between the City of Venice and the Sarasota County School Board. The VPAC is home to the Venice High School Performing Arts Department and the Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA). It also hosts three local performing arts organizations: the Venice Concert Band, The Venice Chorale, and The Venice Symphony. To read more about each of these organizations please follow the link to their pages below.
The Venice Chorale
The Venice Concert Band
Venice High School
The Venice Symphony
COMMUNITY THOUGHTS
HOW CAN YOU HELP
This is your venue. The VPAC was built with the intent to make Venice a place for recreation and the arts year round. Whether you want to volunteer to usher at shows, in the box office, or on special projects; or you want to become a donor, your support is vital to programming and educational opportunities here at the VPAC.
