About the Ames CenterThe Ames Center, formerly Burnsville Performing Arts Center, opened in January 2009. The center has two theaters, the 1,014 seat Masquerade Dance Theater and an intimate 150 seat Black Box Theater. The Lobby is two stories tall, all glass, with a sweeping view of Nicollet Commons Park, the Minnesota River Valley, and the Minneapolis Skyline.
In addition to the Theaters, the center has a 2,000-square-foot art gallery, meeting rooms and a large rehearsal room. There is additional space for banquets, special events and receptions. Presentations at the Ames Center include cultural events, dramas, comedies, dance and musical acts from local arts organizations and national touring artists. |
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Mission
The Ames Center is dedicated to: Fostering the growth, development and appreciation of the performing arts through the
presentation of the broadest possible range of cultural, entertainment and artistic activities and events; providing a home to the community's major
performing arts groups; serving as a community center for the visual arts, business and educational meetings and presentations and providing
economic stimulus for the benefit of the residents of Burnsville and the surrounding region.
This mission statement, as developed by VenuWorks, suggests that the Ames Center, in order to contribute to the creation of a vital, active downtown area, must host a broad spectrum of events including local arts, regional cultural organizations, popular concerts, family shows, business meetings, social gatherings and lectures and more.
From the City of Burnsville 2030 Comprehensive Plan:
"Art and culture are increasingly recognized as integral and necessary components of our social fabric, contributing to the economy and
quality of life in cities and communities. In our increasingly mobile and diverse society, investments in culture and creativity are essential to
building vibrant, competitive and sustainable communities for the twenty first century."
presentation of the broadest possible range of cultural, entertainment and artistic activities and events; providing a home to the community's major
performing arts groups; serving as a community center for the visual arts, business and educational meetings and presentations and providing
economic stimulus for the benefit of the residents of Burnsville and the surrounding region.
This mission statement, as developed by VenuWorks, suggests that the Ames Center, in order to contribute to the creation of a vital, active downtown area, must host a broad spectrum of events including local arts, regional cultural organizations, popular concerts, family shows, business meetings, social gatherings and lectures and more.
From the City of Burnsville 2030 Comprehensive Plan:
"Art and culture are increasingly recognized as integral and necessary components of our social fabric, contributing to the economy and
quality of life in cities and communities. In our increasingly mobile and diverse society, investments in culture and creativity are essential to
building vibrant, competitive and sustainable communities for the twenty first century."
Venue Management by VenuWorks
The Ames Center is managed by VenuWorks. VenuWorks provides comprehensive management solutions and consulting expertise for arenas, theatres, and convention centers throughout North America. VenuWorks is one of the three largest public assembly management firms in the United States, guiding the activities of 40 venues across the country. In 2010 approximately 2.3 million people attended over 9,000 events at VenuWorks facilities. Behind every theatre, arena, and convention center ever built, there was a dream and a promise. VenuWorks unlocks those dreams and fulfills those promises. See www.venuworks.com
