Portage Center for the Arts

Portage Center for the Arts Art, music, poetry, theatre...all under one roof!

For over 35 years, we have been providing free monthly art exhibits in The Drury Gallery, hosting top-notch performers on the Zona Gale Stage, and providing youth the chance to discover themselves through theatre productions and workshops.

Last chance to see a special matinee performance of NEWSIES this Wednesday, September 9 at 12pm! This is an abbreviated...
09/08/2026

Last chance to see a special matinee performance of NEWSIES this Wednesday, September 9 at 12pm!

This is an abbreviated version of the original production, meant to accommodate school schedules, while still retaining the original show story and excitement, with $5 general admission seating! Tickets may be purchased online; please use the Adams Street entrance. www.portagecenterforthearts.com/tickets

Pencil in some time to drop by the Drury Gallery this month for The Fantastic Mundane, inspired by Cynthia Hayes visits ...
09/07/2026

Pencil in some time to drop by the Drury Gallery this month for The Fantastic Mundane, inspired by Cynthia Hayes visits to China. We are open Wed-Fri 1-6pm and Sat 10am-3pm. Free and open to the public, with support from Herb Kohl Philanthropies!

SILENT AUCTION sneak peek: SWEET TREATS: savor four dozen of Barb’s delicious Christmas goodies-including Pecan Diamon...
09/06/2026

SILENT AUCTION sneak peek: SWEET TREATS: savor four dozen of Barb’s delicious Christmas goodies-including Pecan Diamonds-to be delivered before Christmas! FRIENDS OF THE BOUNDARY WATERS: celebrate our neighbors to the north with this original Boundary Waters Journey watercolor by Geri Schrab, then don your new headgear and get outside and paddle in person! Help raise funds for LOCAL ARTS Sept 26:

We're excited for a new Brown Bag season! Make plans to join us!
09/05/2026

We're excited for a new Brown Bag season! Make plans to join us!

The Fantastic Mundane, inspired by Cynthia Hayes visits to China, fills the Drury Gallery with wonder and delight! You ...
09/04/2026

The Fantastic Mundane, inspired by Cynthia Hayes visits to China, fills the Drury Gallery with wonder and delight! You don't want to miss this exhibit...opening TONIGHT, Friday Sept 4 from 4-6pm. Free and open to the public, with support from Herb Kohl Philanthropies!

The ever popular CARAVAN ENSEMBLE returns to the Zona Gale Theatre Sept 19 at 7pm! Tickets: www.portagecenterfortheart...
09/03/2026

The ever popular CARAVAN ENSEMBLE returns to the Zona Gale Theatre Sept 19 at 7pm!
Tickets: www.portagecenterforthearts.com/tickets

This world traveling vintage, instrumental group is influenced by legendary Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Sponsored by Love's Travel Stops.

These NEWSIES have been hatching a plan to make one more performance available to you! In case you missed the public sh...
09/02/2026

These NEWSIES have been hatching a plan to make one more performance available to you! In case you missed the public shows (or just LOVE the show that much!), we have limited seats available at a special matinee performance on Wednesday, September 9 at 12pm!

This is an abbreviated version of the original production, meant to accommodate school schedules, while still retaining the original show story and excitement, with $5 general admission seating! Tickets may be purchased online; please use the Adams Street entrance. www.portagecenterforthearts.com/tickets

Glow crazy with us at this year's AUTUMNARTS Silent Auction Gala on September 26 at The Clubhouse at Saddle Ridge! We'...
09/01/2026

Glow crazy with us at this year's AUTUMNARTS Silent Auction Gala on September 26 at The Clubhouse at Saddle Ridge! We'll be celebrating two very special people who have given so much of themselves to the ARTS over the last decade(s).

Tables and single tickets are available: www.portagecenterforthearts.com/tickets

With thanks to sponsors Aspirus Health and Dave & Sandy Gunderson!

ATTENTION EDUCATORS/COMMUNITY GROUPS...bring your kids on the ULTIMATE FIELD TRIP! We are offering special K-12 matine...
08/31/2026

ATTENTION EDUCATORS/COMMUNITY GROUPS...bring your kids on the ULTIMATE FIELD TRIP! We are offering special K-12 matinees for NEWSIES THE MUSICAL Sept 8 and 9. Sign up today to guarantee your seats! Theatre combines educational engagement, emotional intelligence, and entertainment! (Photo: 2024)

Email: [email protected]

Address

301 E Cook Street, P O Box 866
Portage, WI
53901

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 6pm
Thursday 1pm - 6pm
Friday 1pm - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16087425655

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