Venice Institute for Performing Arts

10/06/2026

VenuesHost Your Next EventFrom intimate meetings to large-scale gatherings, our flexible spaces accommodate events of all sizes. Explore our facility and find the perfect setting for your next occasion.

10/01/2026

We are so excited to begin our work at the Venice Community Center in partnership with the City of Venice!

09/04/2026

The Box Office will be closed Monday, September 4th in observance of Labor Day.
✨Tickets are still available online at https://veniceperformingartscenter.com/

08/25/2026

Thank you Claire Alfree with Spectrum Bay News 9 for sharing our exciting news!

Claire Alfree with Spectrum Bay News 9 interviews Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA) CEO Michael Hartley about upcoming service transitions at the Venice Community Center. Beginning Oct. 1, the City of Venice will resume management of the City-owned facility, with VIPA overseeing scheduling and maintenance on the City’s behalf.

08/17/2026

ALMOST SOLD OUT!

The excitement is building for our 2026–2027 Season, and these performances are almost SOLD OUT!

If one of these shows is on your must-see list, don’t wait—remaining seats are limited and going fast!

SECURE YOUR SEATS TODAY and get ready to Be Part of the Experience!
https://tinyurl.com/vpac-26-27-season

Once they’re gone… they’re gone!

08/17/2026

Don’t forget to submit your apprentice application!
Applications can be picked up:
• Any fine arts teacher
• The VPAC Box Office
• Click Link to Download
https://tinyurl.com/vipam-apprentice-application

Applications can be submitted:
• To the VPAC Box Office
• Emailed to [email protected]

08/12/2026

Ready to Turn Your Passion Into Experience?

The best performances don't just happen on stage—they happen behind the scenes, too!

If you're a Venice High School junior or senior, the VIPA Apprentice Program gives you the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals while gaining hands-on experience in technical theater, customer service, hospitality, and live event production.

✨ Build real-world skills.
✨ Get paid while you learn.
✨ Be part of unforgettable performances.
✨ Discover where your future can take you.

📍 Pick up your application at the VPAC Box Office or from any Fine Arts teacher.

📧 Return completed applications to the VPAC Box Office or email [email protected].

📅 Applications close August 26—don't wait!

Start building your future today!
https://tinyurl.com/vipam-apprentice-application

08/11/2026

🎉 Three Incredible Shows. One Unforgettable Season. 🎉

The final performances have officially joined our 2026–2027 Season—and you won't want to miss a single one!

CRYBABY: The Janis Joplin Experience

The Queen of Soul: Aretha starring America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner Charity Lockhart

Steeln' Peaches – Florida's premier Allman Brothers tribute

From legendary rock and soul to iconic Southern rock, these exciting additions complete a season packed with unforgettable entertainment.

Secure your seats today before they're gone... and Be Part of the Experience!
https://tinyurl.com/vpac-26-27-season

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08/11/2026

Back to School. Back to the Stage. Back to Opportunity!

At Venice High School, the school year brings more than classes—it brings new opportunities at the Venice Performing Arts Center.

For more than a decade, VIPAM has empowered students through our paid Apprenticeship Program, providing hands-on experience, professional mentorship, and career-ready skills in live event production.

✨ 100 apprentices—and counting! We can't wait to welcome the next generation of leaders, creators, and innovators.
Your support helps us inspire students while bringing unforgettable live performances to our community.

💙 Sponsor a performance. Donate. Leave a legacy.

Together, we're creating brighter futures—one student, one performance, one opportunity at a time.
https://tinyurl.com/vipam-back2school-back2vpac

08/10/2026

🎸🔥 Southern rock is coming home! 🔥🎸

The FINAL performances have been added to our 2026–2027 Season, and you won't want to miss Steeln' Peaches, Florida's premier tribute to the legendary Allman Brothers Band!

Experience an unforgettable night of soaring guitar solos, soulful vocals, and timeless Southern rock as this talented Florida band brings the music of the Allman Brothers roaring back to life. Sing along to iconic hits like "Ramblin' Man," "Melissa," and "Whipping Post" in a high-energy concert that captures the heart, soul, and jam-band spirit of one of America's greatest rock bands.

🎟️ Seats are on sale now—but they won't last!
Secure your seats today and celebrate the music that defined a generation!
https://veniceperformingartscenter.com/event/steeln-peaches-27/