Arts & Theatre
The “Arts District” in Downtown St. Cloud is dedicated to national leadership in bringing arts and people together to discover, enjoy, and understand the world’s diverse artistic heritage. The Arts District offers a wide variety of entertainment options. Whatever your tastes, you’re sure to find something that appeals to you.
National Center for Arts Research Named St. Cloud in Top 20 Most Vibrant Arts Communities in America; 16 of 900 cities; March 2016
Paramount Theatre Lobby, above, and the Public Library, below.
Paramount Arts District and Visual Arts Center all ages, all levels
, Executive Director
913 W. St. Germain St. (Downtown)
(320) 259-5463 (Ticket info)
(320) 257-5928 (Visual Arts)
(320) 257-3120 (Gallery & Gifts)
(320) 257-3102 (Gallery St. Germain)
At the heart Downtown’s growing Arts District is the Paramount Theatre and Visual Arts Center. This beautiful community arts facility is Central Minnesota’s only public visual arts center. The Paramount cultural and educational needs of the community for more than 20 years.Originally completed in 1921, the renovated historic Theatre seats 700 and serves as a stage for rent by numerous community groups to perform. It is also a location to attend professional performances by touring musicians and theatrical groups.
· The Visual Arts Center (VAC), located in the lower level of the building, offers visual arts classes in ceramics, pottery, painting, drawing, stained glass, weaving, fused glass, woodturning, for beginning and experienced artists in the community. The VAC also offers professional development opportunities for artists, educators and businesses in the Central Minnesota region.
· The VAC also offers exhibition opportunities and provides exposure for local artists through juried competitions.
The Paramount Gallery & Gifts, located next door to the theatre, provides the opportunity for local artists to sell their work.