• So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary - COMING AUGUST 14

    So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience Starring Robert Neary - AUGUST 14

    Broadway and film performer Robert Neary brings Neil Diamond’s music to life with 28 classic songs, stories, multimedia, and a full live band.

    Get your tickets now: https://shorturl.at/gYXaj

    Official Concert Film Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uehDuifffnM

  • Substrate Exhibit Open Now

    “Substrate” brings together Douglas Shaw Elder, Jim Nelson, and Justin Walker/Annie Mohaupt in an exploration of wall-based artwork that refuses to stay flat. Working with plywood and laminated panels, the artists transform images into dimensional objects that actively inhabit the wall.

  • 2026-2027 TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW

    Become a season subscriber and save on every performance while securing your seats for an entire year of unforgettable entertainment. Purchase your season tickets today by clicking here and experience everything the 2026–2027 season has to offer!

  • MAHJONG MONDAYS @ THE GODDARD CENTER

    Start your week with strategy, laughter, and a little friendly competition at Mahjong Mondays! Whether you’re a seasoned player or have no idea what all those tiles mean (we’ve got you), this weekly gathering is the perfect place to learn, play, and connect.

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CHILDHOOD ARTS EDUCATION & ADULT ATTENDANCE

Research suggests that childhood arts education can help build lifelong engagement with the arts. National Endowment for the Arts research found that adults who studied more art forms as children were more likely to attend arts events later in life. Early arts experiences do not just introduce children to creativity — they can help shape lasting comfort, curiosity, and connection with the arts.

Source: National Endowment for the Arts, 2008 Survey of Public Participation in the Arts.

Predicted adult arts attendance rate (%) by number of art forms studied in childhood.