RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

Performing ArtsGeorgia, United States11-50 Employees

RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in Columbus, Georgia, operating a substantial year‑round program of performances and educational activities. It presents its own season of shows while also serving as the home for multiple local arts groups, including the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, Schwob School of Music, Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus, Cantus Columbus, and the Columbus Ballet, among others, thereby supporting a broad cultural ecosystem. The organization oversees a 245,000-square-foot facility that includes a 2,000-seat main venue (Bill Heard Theatre), a 430-seat Legacy Hall, a 150-seat black-box Studio Theater, and an outdoor event space, providing venues for both touring productions and community programming in uptown Columbus. Since its founding, RiverCenter has hosted hundreds of national and international performances and educated patrons through its programs, aiming to be a cornerstone of the area’s cultural life. A recent development noted in the organization’s activity is the launch of new programs for the fall season, reflecting ongoing expansion of its educational and performance offerings.

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