A Commitment to Community
Michigan State University is known as a leader in building creative partnership structures. Part of its mission is to advance outreach and economic development activities that lead to a better quality of life for people and communities. Its efforts are not geographically bound by the MSU campus.
The partnership between Wharton Center for Performing Arts and the City Opera House is a symbol of MSU’s expanding commitment that extends throughout Northwest Michigan. Closely aligned with the broader mission of the university, Wharton Center strives to enrich the lives of Michigan residents and strengthen the value of the arts in everyday life by serving as a leading resource for renowned arts entertainment and education programs.
Across the state and nation, arts and culture influence business development and expansion decisions, inspire downtown revitalization and historic preservation, build community identity, and promote diversity and inclusiveness. Now more than ever, the arts matter!
By presenting quality performing arts, participatory arts education programs, and community engagement activities that enhance quality of life, MSU’s Wharton Center for Performing Arts is committed to playing a lead role in helping the City Opera House serve as an important cultural resource for Northwest Michigan.
