About Us

The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 state-of-the-art performing arts venue located on the shores of Lake Michigan in Bay Harbor.

When the curtain rose for the first time at the Grand Opening on July 7, 2018, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts became a cultural and social hub in Northern Michigan offering year-round events across all genres—music, dance, theater, movies and film, intellectual dialogue, education—making it a regional and national performing arts destination.

As an architectural landmark designed by renowned theater designers Fisher Dachs Associates and architects TowerPinkster, the Center is centrally located in Northern Michigan, just outside of Petoskey on US31, near Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, and Boyne City. The Center includes a beautifully crafted, intimate 525-seat theater housing a large stage with state-of-the-art features that meet the demands of internationally acclaimed artists and companies.

The Center’s spaces such as the Community Engagement Room, Rooftop Terrace, Main Level Patio, and Donor Lounge allow patrons to gather, enjoy conversations, a beverage, and views of Lake Michigan prior to events.

The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with an independent Board of Directors.


 

Mission, Vision, & Values

Learn more about the Center's strategic planning, why it exists, what it stands for, and where it's headed.

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Leadership

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Staff

Find the contact information for our staff team.

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Transparency

The Great Lakes Center for the Arts is a 501(c)3 charitable organization with an independent Board of Directors, find related documentation here.

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Center Stage E-news

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Contact Us

Our team is happy to assist you at our Main Office, in the green Bay Harbor Building across the street from the Center during regular business hours weekdays from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. You can also submit your questions online via our contact form.

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Great Lakes Center for the Arts 2020 Impact