WE'VE BROKEN GROUND!
With golden shovels in hand, we have officially entered a new chapter of this remarkable building’s history! We hosted a lively and celebratory ground breaking ceremony on Tuesday, February 24. With the conclusion of that event, we can now officially say WE ARE UNDER RENOVATION with Phase One construction work! Your generosity and belief in this project has gotten us here; because of you, this building is entering its next chapter. Thank you for helping create a place where Staunton’s magic can unfold every day!
We’ve carefully phased the project. Phase One will complete three quarters of our planned renovations (see below). Our estimated opening date is January 2027.
While Phase One is underway, we’re raising funds for Phase Two, which will bring our movie theater and second-floor classroom spaces to life.
We welcome you to complete the vision of a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive arts space. Now is the perfect time to support the Arcadia Project and to maximize your tax benefits.
Your support is still needed!
Help transform the historic theater into a sustainable, adaptive mixed-use facility featuring: a movie theater; an event space to host conferences, events, and performing arts; digital media classrooms; and a small specialty food café.
Ways to donate:
- Make a tax-deductible cash donation via our website
- Make a tax-deductible cash donation by sending a check to to P.O. Box 571, Staunton, VA 24402
- Transfer stock or appreciated securities
- Direct your Required Minimum Distribution from your IRA as a donation
- Support renovations with an in-kind gift
