Mission
Statement:
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To present the finest in performing arts to our community—a balance of quality international, national and regional performanaces of symphony and other musical styles, dance, musical theatre and opera.
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To broaden the base of understanding, appreciation and support for the arts through meaningful education initiatives and community partnerships.
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To nurture the development of the artistic partners who make The Center their performance base.
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To operate, maintain and endow this multipurpose facility in accordance with the highest professional standards for both the audience and the performing arts.
Educational Programs:
Family Series, The Center’s Arts Teach, Teacher Professional Development, The Center’s ArtsConnect, On State at The Center, Masters at The Center, Tomorrow’s Stars at The Center, Overture, Summer at The Center.
For detailed information, please visit The Center's Education page.
History:
The
Orange County Performing Arts Center (The Center) opened in 1986
and is now recognized as one of the nation’s finest performance centers
and premier arts organizations. It was planned, designed, constructed
and continue to operate solely with funds contributed by individuals,
foundations and corporations. No tax dollars are solicited or accepted
by The Center. The Center is a unique achievement of community vision,
initiative, artistic achievement and generosity known for its stunning
architecture and technical facilities, impeccable acoustics and the
exceptional quality of the companies and artists who perform here.
It is also the home of four Arts Partners, the Pacific Symphony,
the Philharmonic Society of Orange County, Opera Pacific and Pacific
Corale.
Please note: The above excerpts were taken from www.ocpac.org and publications provided by The Center.