Germantown Performing Arts Center
Performing ArtsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees
Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) is a performing arts venue in Germantown, Tennessee, operating as a nonprofit organization with a focus on presenting a broad range of arts performances and educational activities. The 864-seat theater is noted for its acoustically refined space, along with additional facilities such as a black box theater, a patron lounge, multiple dressing rooms, and a sizable lobby for gatherings. GPAC serves a diverse audience by hosting world-renowned artists across genres, offering year-round programs for all ages, including the GPAC Youth Symphony Orchestra, rotating visual art exhibits, and community events that attract more than 100,000 visitors annually. The organization emphasizes professional leadership, stable operations, and a dedicated board, supported by a staff with established experience, and it operates within the performing arts industry as a cultural presenter and community catalyst. A recent development involves a naming rights partnership announced in 2024 with Highland Capital Management, reflecting collaboration that extends GPAC’s visibility within the regional arts and business community. GPAC has a history dating back to its opening in 1994, a milestone associated with artist Ray Charles, and continues to position itself as a venue where high-caliber performances and arts education are central to its mission.