About the Ames Center
The 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.
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.
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."
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 services and solutions for management, programming, marketing, dining, ticketing, and operations to over 50 venues, including theaters, arenas, stadiums, amphitheaters and convention centers in twelve states. See www.venuworks.com
Photo/Video Facility Use Policy
The Ames Center is pleased to open the doors to any photographers or videographers at no cost during non-event times within business hours. Click here to download PDF of release form. Fill out and e-mail back to [email protected] or mail hard copy to:
Ames Center
Attn: Kelsey Covart
12600 Nicollet Ave
Burnsville, MN 55337
Ames Center
Attn: Kelsey Covart
12600 Nicollet Ave
Burnsville, MN 55337
