The Shenkman Arts Centre is a dynamic creative hub, and a community focal point where artists and audiences of all ages gather to create and explore the arts. It provides a forum for a myriad of activities under one roof in both English and French. The Centre will has a profound impact on the cultural life of the city of Ottawa. It plays a vital role in ensuring artists are given the forum they need to nurture creativity and audiences are given access to dynamic and thought-provoking arts programming in a facility that matches creative excellence.
The Shenkman Arts Centre is a dynamic centre in which a visual artist has access to the latest equipment and technology in specialized studios; a budding artist can learn pottery, painting or dance; a local theatre group is holding rehearsals for its next play; a school group is enjoying an interactive exhibit in the gallery; and community members are listening to the inspiring music of a chamber orchestra.
The goal of the Shenkman Arts Centre is to establish a creative hub that will:
- provide access for east end residents to arts and culture programs close to home;
- promote the advancement of arts education;
- encourage personal development of youth through the arts;
- provide employment for artists, within a professional purpose-built facility; and
- create opportunities for the growth and development of local arts organizations.
Front + Centre membership
Front + Centre membership has always had its advantages but starting in June 2009, the perks will be doubled. With the opening of the Shenkman Arts Centre, members will be able to enjoy best shows, best seats, best prices and best perks at both City of Ottawa Theatres.
Shenkman Arts Centre, in Ottawa’s east end, is a dynamic creative hub where artists and audiences of all ages will gather to create and explore the arts. The facility boasts a state of the art 506-seat main performing arts hall.
Front + Centre welcomes a packed, eclectic schedule of local, national and international performing artists to both City of Ottawa Theatres: Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrepointe Theatre, and attracts audiences of all ages with varied musical, theatrical, and comedic talent.
Front + Centre membership is only $40 per year and includes advanced notice and purchasing opportunities for the first and best selection of seats of all Front + Centre Shows plus up to 20% off most performance tickets and the opportunity to buy up to 8 seats at the discount price for each event.
Front + Centre Members also receive:
• Access to fast lanes at the box office, coat check and bar.
• Free non-alcoholic beverages.
• Monthly e-news for advance notice and purchasing of added shows.
Tickets to Front + Centre performances are available through either www.centrepointetheatre.com or www.shenkmanarts.ca or by phoning 613-580-2700. Toll-free 1 866-752-5231.
