ACPA, Inc. is the non-profit organization contracted by the Municipality of Anchorage to manage, operate and maintain the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts. 

Facility Management & Maintenance • Facility Rental • Event Ticketing• Production Support & Management • Presenter of Broadway Alaska • Technical Training • Ushering & Front of House Management • Concessions Services • Customer & Donor Relations • Volunteer Coordination Community Engagement & Outreach • Marketing • Event Security

ACPA, Inc. is responsible for developing funding solutions for maintenance and upgrade projects through our operating budget and/or fundraising efforts. For major facility infrastructure and upgrade projects, such as the roof, a bond must be approved and included on the municipal ballot. The Municipality oversees funding of other major projects, such as the fire panel, through ACPA’s MOA managed capital reserve account. This account is limited in its capacity and for the most part is funded solely by ACPA, Inc. through a monthly deposit of 10% net revenue and an end-of-year balance deposit, when available. Use of these funds requires Assembly approval.

The partnership between the Municipality and ACPA, Inc. was founded on a shared belief: that Anchorage deserves a dynamic, accessible Performing Arts Center that reflects the diversity and creativity of its community. Because of this mission, we:

We wholeheartedly believe in this model. However, as a nonprofit ourselves, ACPA must find a way to fund rather than absorb the subsidies, while also managing millions of dollars worth of deferred maintenance and modernization needs.

We have made repeated efforts to get the PAC included on local and state bonds to address urgent capital improvements

- from outdated fire alarm systems and HVAC failures, to aging stage equipment, safety and overall infrastructure. Despite our past best efforts, bonds have not been supported, leaving ACPA, Inc. to fill the gap and further delay much needed upgrades. We have done so quietly and determinedly because we believe in this mission. But the reality is this-

With no dedicated public funding stream for capital improvements, we have reached a turning point. We must evolve the model-not to reduce our service to the community, but to ensure it can continue for future generations.

The upcoming capital campaign is not just about repairs or finances. It’s about preserving a landmark, honoring decades of community support and engagement, and positioning the Performing Arts Center for the future.

We’re committed to continuing our mission—to serve our community, resident companies, nonprofit users, artists, and grow our audiences. But we’re also committed to being honest: we can’t do it alone.

1. Developing a new management agreement with the Municipality

2. Developing a new capital investment commitment from the Municipality to leverage for increased indiviudal, coprorate and foundation support

3. Advocating for capital investment at the State level

4. Assessing facility and organizational needs

5. Assessing community needs

6. Recalibrating Broadway and commercial programming

7. Strategic planning with PAC Board of Directors

8. Ongoing facility maintenance and systems upgrades as we can afford

9. Summer 2025: Phase 1 - Fire Panel and Device Upgrade part funded from ACPA's MOA managed Capital Reserve

10. Summer 2026: Phase 1 - Freight and Atwood Passenger Elevator Upgrade partially funded from ACPA's MOA managed Capital Reserve

11. Expanding Summer Programming, including a number of new promoters and presenters

We can’t do this without you. Here are some immediate ways you can support.

Saturday, September 20

Proceeds benefit ACPA Capital Fund Get tickets at centertix.com

Mission: To Live & Love The Arts