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The Center for the Performing Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational, arts, and cultural organization.


Our Mission
The mission of the Center for the Performing Arts is to engage and inspire the Indiana community through enriching arts experiences.



  • A view from the stage of red upholstered stadium seating at the Tarkington, a 500-seat theater.
  • Viewed from behind, children watch a performer with instruments onstage at the Tarkington theater.

The Tarkington

This 500-seat proscenium theater with stadium seating is used primarily for drama, musicals, dance, lectures and variety presentations. The Tarkington is located in the same building as the Studio Theater, across the Center Green from the Palladium and adjacent to the Center Parking Garage.