New $300,000 gift to the Performing Arts Centre
A new gift from a local family highlights the amazing support from our own community for the Encore! campaign.
New gift to Performing Arts Centre to enable Indigenous artwork
A new gift from local couple is enabling a commissioned piece of regional Indigenous artwork in the new Performing Arts Centre.
Support for artists inspired by tribute to beloved music educator and teacher Jim Myles
The community has come together to support emerging artists through the Jim Myles Artist Support Fund.
Five philanthropic gifts bring universal design to the Performing Arts Centre
The new Performing Arts Centre will incorporate accessible design features and technology well above what’s required and expected - all thanks to community donors.
Christofor Foundation donates $500,000 to the new Performing Arts Centre
The Christofor Foundation helps bring the Encore! campaign past the halfway mark with a $500,000 gift.
Construction officially starts for long-awaited Performing Arts Centre in downtown Fredericton
Construction of the Performing Arts Centre officially began with a ceremony on the site on April 15.
Celebrating the gifts of women in our community
Three women have made a big difference and are calling others to do the same.
The people behind building a community
Why displaying the names of donors on seats, walls and spaces within the Performing Arts Centre is so important.
When community steps forward, magic happens.
Carol and Gordon Burtt have donated $150,000 to the Encore! community campaign for the Performing Arts Centre.
Gift to Performing Arts Centre underscores it’s importance to rural New Brunswick
A gift to name the salon des artistes Greg and Anna MacFarlane Green Room pays tribute to artists and Performing Arts Centre’s impact on communities outside of Fredericton.
The importance of downtown spurs new support for the Performing Arts Centre
The second-floor lobby of the Performing Arts Centre will be named the David J. Wilson Lobby, after a long-time resident, businessman and downtown champion.
Three Fredericton families make major gifts to the Performing Arts Centre
Three major gifts have been announced that will see spaces in the Performing Arts Centre named for Fredericton families.
$1M gift to the Encore! campaign
The J.T. Clark Family Foundation Inc. has donated $1 million to the Encore! campaign for the Performing Arts Centre - the largest gift ever made to Fredericton Playhouse Inc.
Introducing the Encore! campaign!
The Encore! community campaign has a goal of raising $10 million for the Performing Arts Centre. Every gift will be recognized in the building - as a way to create a community legacy for generations to come.
Making performing arts available to all and why that’s important
As our region evolves into a larger, more diverse, more internationally connected community, it’s essential that we provide cultural experiences available to ALL.
A small-city venue with a national level reputation
The model that has led the Playhouse and Fredericton Playhouse Inc. to become leaders across Canada in live performance management.
What makes a city great?
When it comes to attracting and retaining talent to cities in Canada, it takes more than low taxes and good schools. The availability of arts and cultural experiences and opportunities plays a large role in quality of life and a vibrant community.
The story behind those amazing Spotlight Series shows
Programs Manager Lesandra Dodson travels the globe to bring unique performances to New Brunswick.
Universal design in the Performing Arts Centre
Universal design elements that go far beyond building code requirements will make the PAC completely accessible for everyone in our community.
Why 850 and 300 seats?
Executive Director Tim Yerxa explains the design decisions behind the two theatres in the new Performing Arts Centre.