activities · 24
what they do
direct service · 24
- Hosting Arts Festivals and Events Community Festival & Event OrganizationCreates and co-presents festivals that celebrate the arts, such as the Phoenix Mariachi & Folklórico Festival, and holds gallery shows and special events.
- Hosting and Co-presenting Festivals and Special Events Live Multidisciplinary Arts Festival EventsCo-presents festivals, such as the Phoenix Mariachi & Folklórico Festival, that celebrate the arts, and hosts various special events.
- Hosting gallery shows and special eventsHolds gallery shows and various special events within its facilities.
- Hosting resident performing arts companies Volunteer-Based Theater SupportProvides a home for three resident performing arts companies, offering them performance spaces and technical support.
- Operating a Performing Arts Center Historic Theater Preservation & OperationOperates a theater center with multiple stages, lobbies, outdoor areas, and an art gallery, serving as a venue for performances and events. The center has hosted five million guests since opening in 1989.
- Operating a Performing Arts Center Historic Theater Preservation & OperationOperates a theater center with multiple stages, lobbies, outdoor areas, and a box office, hosting various performances and events for over five million guests since 1989.
- Operating a Volunteer Usher Program Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsOperates a Volunteer Usher Program that provides youth with performance opportunities.
- Operating a box office and ticketing servicesOperates a box office in downtown Phoenix, offering gift certificates and group discounts for events, including priority seating and no service charges for pre-paid groups.
- Operating a multi-venue performing arts center Historic Theater Preservation & OperationOperates a theater center with various spaces including three stages, lobbies, outdoor areas, and an art gallery, which has hosted five million guests since 1989.
- Operating specialized theater programsRuns a Lunch Time Theater program offering drama performances during lunch hours and a Performance Outreach Theater that functions as a rehearsal space where plays can be viewed.
- Performance Outreach TheaterOperates a Performance Outreach Theater that serves as a rehearsal space where plays can be viewed by the public.
- Presenting Theatrical Performances Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesPresents a variety of theatrical productions, including musicals and plays, and provides a home for three resident performing arts companies.
- Presenting Theatrical Performances and Exhibitions Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesPresents a variety of theatrical productions, including world premieres and musicals, and hosts photography and art exhibits. The center also provides a home for three resident performing arts companies.
- Presenting and co-presenting performing arts productions and festivals Presenting Theatrical Performance SeriesPresents various performing arts productions, including musicals like "Mad Hatter The Musical" and "Islander: A New Musical," and co-presents festivals such as the Phoenix Mariachi & Folklórico Festival.
- Providing Arts Education and Outreach Programs Community Art Classes and WorkshopsOffers education and outreach programs to thousands of children, including the SPARK youth education program, an interactive arts field trip program for children ages 3-5, youth art competitions, and creative camps. It also runs a program for homeless, abused, and neglected teens to engage with the arts.
- Providing Event Services and TicketingOperates a box office, provides professional technical staff, and offers a full range of lighting and sound equipment for events. It also sells gift certificates and offers group discounts for performances and Lunch Time Theater tickets.
- Providing Group Ticketing and Services Arts Ticket Access ProgramsOffers group discounts for most events, typically for a minimum of 12 persons, and provides group rates for Lunch Time Theater tickets with priority seating and no service charge for pre-paid groups.
- Providing educational and outreach programs in the arts Community Art Classes and WorkshopsOffers education and outreach programs to thousands of children, including the SPARK youth education program, an interactive arts field trip program for children ages 3-5, and programs for homeless, abused, and neglected teens.
- Providing technical and venue support for eventsOffers a dedicated Box Office, professional technical staff, and a full range of lighting and sound equipment for events.
- Showcasing Young Arizona Artists Artist Support ProgramsShowcases the talent of young Arizona artists through photography exhibits and provides scholarships to support their artistic development.
- Supporting Young Arizona Artists Artist Support ProgramsShowcases the talent of young Arizona artists and provides scholarships to support their development.
- Supporting young artists through competitions, camps, and showcases Artist Support ProgramsShowcases the talent of young Arizona artists, provides scholarships, and offers youth art competitions and creative camps.
- Volunteer Usher Program Youth & Family Theatrical ProductionsOperates a Volunteer Usher Program that provides youth with performance opportunities within the theater center.
- Youth Arts Education and Engagement Community Art Classes and WorkshopsProvides education and outreach programs to children, including interactive arts field trips for ages 3-5, youth art competitions, creative camps, and a program for homeless, abused, and neglected teens to engage with the arts.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Arts Education and Outreach for Lifelong Appreciation and Development arts_education_and_outreachThe organization uses arts experiences to help children excel, learn, and heal, fostering appreciation and respect for the arts in people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds through outreach, community, and education programs. This approach aims to bring arts education to young people to cultivate a lifelong appreciation for the arts, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Creating a Guest-Centered Experience guest_centered_experienceThe organization aims to inspire and engage audiences by creating a vibrant guest experience centered on connection, welcome, and discovery.
- Creating a Welcoming and Engaging Guest Experience guest_centered_experienceThe organization creates a vibrant guest experience centered on connection, welcome, and discovery to inspire and engage audiences.
- Cultivating Arts Appreciation and Development through Education and Outreach arts_education_and_outreachThe organization uses arts experiences to help children excel, learn, and heal, and fosters appreciation and respect for the arts in people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds through outreach, community, and education programs. This includes bringing arts education to young people to foster a lifelong appreciation for the arts, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Cultivating Arts Appreciation and Development through Education and Outreach arts_education_and_outreachThe organization fosters appreciation and respect for the arts in people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds through outreach, community, and education programs. This includes bringing arts education to young people to develop lifelong appreciation, creativity, and problem-solving skills, and using arts experiences to help children excel, learn, and heal.
- Enhancing Regional Vitality through Diverse Performing Arts and Cultural Events arts_and_cultural_enrichmentThe organization enhances the region's vitality by providing a forum for various performing arts, including musicals, plays, operas, dance performances, and cultural events. It produces a performing arts season featuring world and regional premieres, drama, and cultural festivals, supporting an arts-outreach mission through its operations as a non-profit arts organization.
- Fostering Community Engagement and Accessibility through Arts Programming community_engaged_arts_developmentThe organization operates a versatile performance venue to support diverse arts programming, prioritizing broad community access to the arts. It aims to expand opportunities for community gathering around shared creative experiences, supporting artists, and welcoming new audiences, thereby enhancing the region's vitality.
- Fostering Community Engagement and Accessibility through Arts Programming community_engaged_arts_developmentThe organization expands opportunities for community gathering around shared creative experiences, supports artists, and welcomes new audiences by prioritizing broad community access to the arts as a core operational principle. This includes providing diverse arts programming in a versatile venue and offering accessible experiences to engage various demographics.
- Fostering Community Engagement and Accessibility through Diverse Arts Programming community_engaged_arts_developmentThe organization operates a versatile performance venue to support diverse arts programming, aiming to create a vibrant guest experience centered on connection, welcome, and discovery. It prioritizes broad community access to the arts and expands opportunities for community gathering around shared creative experiences, supporting artists and welcoming new audiences. This includes offering accessible theater experiences during lunch hours and using rehearsal spaces as performance venues to increase public access to theatrical development.
- Supporting Artists and Arts Organizations through Partnerships artist_and_organization_partnership_modelThe organization supports resident and visiting artists and arts organizations through partnerships and shared resources.
- Supporting Artists and Organizations through Partnerships artist_and_organization_partnership_modelThe organization supports resident and visiting artists and arts organizations through partnerships and shared resources, contributing to the broader arts ecosystem.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Kids In Focus Photography Exhibit
An art exhibit celebrating the achievements of young photographers.
Lunch Time Theater
Theater performances offered with group rates, including special rates for senior centers and school groups.
Mariachi & Folklórico Festival
An annual festival celebrating Mexican culture through music and dance, presented in partnership with C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona.
Outreach, Community and Education Programs
Programs designed to foster appreciation and respect for the arts in people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds, including youth art competitions and creative camps.
relationships · 16
who they work with
- Arizona Governor's Office Government — Awarded Governor’s Arts Award to Herberger Theater Center President Richard Bowers.
- Arizona Opera Partner — Gift certificates are not valid for Arizona Opera productions.
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Partner — Board member Gerald Bohulano represents Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.
- C.A.L.L.E. de Arizona Partner — Co-presented the first annual Phoenix Mariachi & Folklórico Festival.
- Downtown Phoenix Inc. Partner — Board member Braxton Hynes represents Downtown Phoenix Inc.
- Downtown Phoenix Partnership Partner — Presented DREAMR and DREAMER Awards for Best Downtown Phoenix Cultural Attraction.
- Frontdoors Magazine Partner — Recognized Herberger Theater Center as Finest Performance Theater in its Finest Readers’ Poll.
- Gates Foundation Funder — Board member Ryen Borden represents the Gates Foundation.
- Jewish News of Greater Phoenix Partner — Recognized Herberger Theater Center as Best Theater Venue.
- Katherine “Kax” and Bob Herberger Funder — Committed to the project and helped found the performing arts center.
- New Times Partner — Recognized Herberger Theater Center programs through 'Best of Phoenix' awards.
- Phoenix Convention Center & Venues Partner — Board member Bob Fingerman represents Phoenix Convention Center & Venues.
- Phoenix Magazine Partner — Named Herberger Theater Center Best Performance Theater and Best Place to Volunteer through Reader’s Choice.
- Tripadvisor Government — Awarded Certificate of Excellence to Herberger Theater Center.
- azcentral.com Partner — Voted Herberger Theater Center as Best Regional Arts Center and Best Live Theater Venue.
- resident performing arts companies Partner — Partner organizations hosted and supported at the Herberger Theater Center