Blog - Venice Performing Arts Center

VIPA Welcomes Yvette Wasserman

July 25, 2025

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA) has named…

Celebrating Excellence: VIPA’s 2025 End-of-Year Awards

June 23, 2025

Volunteer Update – May 1, 2020

May 1, 2020

VIPA Spring Showers Update – April 1st, 2020

April 6, 2020

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Sterling Jasa-Phillips

Volunteer Update – March 26th, 2020

April 6, 2020

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Local business helps Nutcracker dancer prepare

December 10, 2019

Behind The Scenes with The Great Gatsby Director Cassandra Trascik!

October 21, 2019

Behind The Scenes: Get To Know VIPA’s New Technical Director!

October 3, 2019

How the Performing Arts Changed Me with VHS Senior Fiona Coffey

September 10, 2019

The Performing Arts is a powerful educational tool that helps…

Middle School Students become Drama Detectives

August 7, 2019

Calling all middle school Creators! No matter your interests,…

The All American Boys Chorus Celebrates America!

July 10, 2019

The Venice Institute For Performing Arts is proud to present…

New Teacher Brings Positive Changes to VHS Theatre Program

June 28, 2019

Casey Trascik spent most of her time as a VHS student taking…

Why It Is Important: Collaboration

June 6, 2019

About Why It's Important: Our upcoming season, Arts Live! In…

Announcing Our 2019 Apprentice Class!

October 24, 2018

(From left to right) Back Row: Amanda Galatro, Eli Jason, Noah…

Celebrating our October Volunteer of the Month!

October 22, 2018

“Volunteering for the VPAC is a very worthwhile experience,…

Community Day at the VPAC!

October 15, 2018

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is pleased…

Local Legend Dick Hyman Returns to the VPAC Stage

October 6, 2018

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is proud to present: Plays…

Celebrating Our September Spotlight Volunteers

September 18, 2018

Anne Gould (left) and Pam Garlock (right) with Managing Director…

VIPA Volunteers: A Part of Something Bigger…

August 21, 2018

Most of those who have visited the VPAC for a performance or…

For Good: The Emotional impact of a Performing Arts Education

July 18, 2018

Have you ever watched a play, TV show, or movie and…

How the Arts Bring Communities Together

July 3, 2018

Want Stronger Communities? Create a Bridge to the Arts.New…

VHS performance “Lillian Likes It” — It’s a hit!

June 26, 2018

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts sends our congratulations…

Is It “Stupid” To Say You’re in Love with the Filharmonic?

June 21, 2018

The Filharmonic, an LA-based a cappella group of Filipino-American…

The Importance of the Creative Arts for Children

June 1, 2018

Creating art is a fine way for children to make choices and…

Students of Island Village Montessori interacting on stage during one of VIPA’s outreach programs, “Tech Talks.”

Benefits of Arts Education

May 14, 2018

As educators, mentors, and arts-industry professionals ourselves,…

5 tips for choosing the best performing arts college or university for you.

May 10, 2018

Walking into a college audition or portfolio review is scary-…

Mazie Macklin, junior, sings Christmas Lullaby

The Magic of One Moment

April 30, 2018

The magic of live theatre poured off the Venice Performing…

5 Reasons to Support the Performing Arts in Your Community

April 27, 2018

5 Reasons to Support the Performing Arts in Your Community…

Unique Artistic Experiences in Venice

April 24, 2018

I think we can all agree that one of the things we love most…

Top 5 Things to Do in Venice, Florida

April 17, 2018

Our beautiful beachside town of Venice, lined with sunlit palm…

Celebrating our Apprentices!

April 13, 2018

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is pleased to honor…

2018-2019 Season Announcement!

April 9, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 9th, 2018 The Venice Institute…

3 Easy Ways To Add Art To Your Child’s Life

March 29, 2018

Fostering A Love Of Art Benefits Children With Learning Disabilities: 3…

Semi-Toned at the VPAC!

March 19, 2018

Semi-Toned at the Venice Performing Arts CenterThe Venice…

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the VPAC!

March 19, 2018

On Tuesday, March 13th, the Venice Institute for Performing…

Kadan Bart Rockett at the VPAC!

March 19, 2018

Kadan Bart Rockett at the Venice Performing Arts CenterThe…

Bossa Nova All Stars at the VPAC!

March 19, 2018

Bossa Nova All Stars at the Venice Performing Arts Center The…

The Gatlin Brothers at the VPAC!

February 28, 2018

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is pleased to present…

A Weekend with Local Legends at the VPAC!

January 29, 2018

Clyde Butcher, February 23rd at 7pm Jazz Masters, February 24th…

New Christy Minstrels at the VPAC!

January 29, 2018

The New Christy Minstrels, Friday 2/9/18 at 7:00pmFolk Music…

Apprentice Spotlight

January 11, 2018

This past Saturday, on January 6th, apprentice Aaron Spencer…

The Gatsby Gala at Venice Performing Arts Center

January 10, 2018

Venice Institute for Performing Arts presents: the Gatsby Gala…

Tommy Dorsey at the Venice Performing Arts Center

December 27, 2017

Venice Institute for Performing Arts is proud to present The…

Jim Stafford at the Venice Performing Arts Center

December 27, 2017

Venice Institute for Performing Arts is proud to present Jim…

The Jive Aces featuring Makinna Ridgway at the VPAC!

December 15, 2017

The Jive Aces featuring Makinna Ridgway at Venice Performing…

Giving Tuesday with the Venice Institute for Performing Arts

November 28, 2017

Give the gift of education this holiday season! On Giving Tuesday,…

Cauldrons for a Cause at the VPAC!

October 31, 2017

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is thrilled to announce…

A fantastic opening day for the 2017-18 Season, The Venice Institute for the Performing Arts hosted a fundraiser benefiting The Gulf Coast Community Foundation's Hurricane Relief Fund and honoring our local first responders while entertaining audience's with a fantastic performance from The Broadway Boys!