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How the Performing Arts Changed Me with VHS Senior Fiona Coffey

The Performing Arts is a powerful educational tool that helps…

Middle School Students become Drama Detectives

Calling all middle school Creators!   No matter your interests,…
All American Boys Choir

The All American Boys Chorus Celebrates America!

The Venice Institute For Performing Arts is proud to present…

New Teacher Brings Positive Changes to VHS Theatre Program

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

Why It Is Important: Collaboration

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

Announcing Our 2019 Apprentice Class!

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

Celebrating our October Volunteer of the Month!

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

Community Day at the VPAC!

 The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is pleased…

Local Legend Dick Hyman Returns to the VPAC Stage

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

Celebrating Our September Spotlight Volunteers

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

VIPA Volunteers: A Part of Something Bigger…

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

For Good: The Emotional impact of a Performing Arts Education

Have you ever watched a play, TV show, or movie and…
A Bridge to the Arts

How the Arts Bring Communities Together

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

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

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts sends our congratulations…
The Filharmonic

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

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

The Importance of the Creative Arts for Children

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

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

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

Walking into a college audition or portfolio review is scary-…
Mazie Macklin, junior, sings Christmas Lullaby

The Magic of One Moment

The magic of live theatre poured off the Venice Performing…

5 Reasons to Support the Performing Arts in Your Community

5 Reasons to Support the Performing Arts in Your Community…
Photographer, Clyde Butcher, in his Venice Darkroom

Unique Artistic Experiences in Venice

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

Top 5 Things to Do in Venice, Florida

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

Celebrating our Apprentices!

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is pleased to honor…
Season Announcement 2018 2019

2018-2019 Season Announcement!

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

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

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

Semi-Toned at the VPAC!

Semi-Toned at the Venice Performing Arts CenterThe Venice…

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the VPAC!

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

Kadan Bart Rockett at the VPAC!

Kadan Bart Rockett at the Venice Performing Arts CenterThe…

Bossa Nova All Stars at the VPAC!

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

The Gatlin Brothers at the VPAC!

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is pleased to present…

A Weekend with Local Legends at the VPAC!

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

New Christy Minstrels at the VPAC!

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

Apprentice Spotlight

 This past Saturday, on January 6th, apprentice Aaron…
The Gatsby Gala

The Gatsby Gala at Venice Performing Arts Center

Venice Institute for Performing Arts presents: the Gatsby Gala…

Tommy Dorsey at the Venice Performing Arts Center

Venice Institute for Performing Arts is proud to present The…

Jim Stafford at the Venice Performing Arts Center

Venice Institute for Performing Arts is proud to present Jim…

The Jive Aces featuring Makinna Ridgway at the VPAC!

The Jive Aces featuring Makinna Ridgway at Venice Performing…

Giving Tuesday with the Venice Institute for Performing Arts

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

Cauldrons for a Cause at the VPAC!

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts is thrilled to announce…

Thanks for Giving Recap

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!

Thanks for Giving: Community Relief with the Broadway Boys!

Purchase tickets here!While Venice was spared the worst…

The Broadway Boys come to Venice!

The Broadway Boys at The Venice Performing Arts Center Venice…

VIPA July 2017 Update

Our E-mail Contest is going all summer long! Have you won…

2017-18 Season Tickets!

Season Tickets on sale now! Hurry! Tickets are limited. Season…

Introducing the 2017-18 Season!

Venice Institute for Performing Arts 2017-18 Season at the Venice…

May Newsletter

Our 2017-18 Season will be announced May 7th!  Reminder!…

What’s Happening in April

 Summer Box Office Hours! Stop by the Box Office…