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Abbreviation | MCFTA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Founded | April 19, 1966 [1] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Founder | John E. Riecker, Dr. Shailer L. Bass | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Type | Educational 501(c)(3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
38-6114020 [2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 43°37′24″N84°14′55″W / 43.6232°N 84.2485°W | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Origins | home for six arts organizations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Area served | Central Michigan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Key people | Matt Travis, President & CEO Kelley Kritzman, CFO [3] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $10.9 million (2023) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses | $10.6 million (2023) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Endowment | $120 million (2023) [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employees | 118 [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Volunteers | 727 [2] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Midland Center for the Arts (MCFTA) is a performing arts center and museum complex located at 1801 Saint Andrews Street in Midland, Michigan. Situated in Discovery Square along Eastman Avenue, it was originally the home for the Midland Arts Council, Midland Little Theatre Guild, Midland Music Society, Midland Symphony Orchestra, Midland County Historical Society and Midland Community Concert Society. [4] The facility includes two performance venues, two museums, art studios, lecture halls and a historical campus.
The member groups at the center are the Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art, Center Stage Choirs, Center Stage Theatre, MATRIX:Midland, Midland County Historical Society and Midland Symphony Orchestra.
The design and history of the building includes some of Alden B. Dow's architecture throughout.
The Alden B. Dow Museum of Science & Art focuses on the visual arts and science and is an accredited member of the American Alliance of Museums. The museum features a hands-on Hall of Ideas and changing exhibitions in the 14,000 sq. ft of gallery space, including traveling exhibitions. The museum also offers classes, family days, community outreach programs, art fairs and special events.
The Midland County Historical Society operates the 1874 Bradley Home and the Herbert H. Dow Historical Museum in Heritage Park.
The Society also operates the Doan History Center, officially known as the Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center. The Center includes a hands-on gallery of interactive exhibits of Midland County history, a history research library and an archival collection of Midland County artifacts. [5]
Part of Northwood University, it focuses on integrating creativity and free enterprise to foster innovation and new business opportunities. The Center also incorporates elements of Alden B. Dow's architectural philosophy and his "Way of Life Cycle".
The 1,500-seat Auditorium is used throughout our season for theatrical and choral performances, concerts and lectures.
The 400-seat Little Theater is used for theatrical performances, lectures and other events. It offers audiences close-up, intimate experiences.