South Haven Center for the Arts

The South Haven Center for the Arts provides low-cost office, rehearsal, performance and meeting
space. The success of our project has begun to increase awareness in the community and nationwide of
the value and possibilities inherent in old buildings, even those originally built for industrial purposes.
We have also proved that a private initiative can be as successful as, and more efficient than, a public
one. Many shared-use facilities have successfully used our formulas in planning their guidelines and
strategies. The South Haven Center for the Arts has gained attention as one of the best examples of
adaptive reuse and of public/private partnership. Our long-term goals are to stabilize the South Haven
Center for the Arts financially, and gradually expand the services we offer to the arts community as we
identify areas which are relevant to our mission and purpose. The South Haven Center for the Arts has
been developed to provide our community with resources and a facility for aspiring artists to hold
rehearsals, workshops and conferences in pursuit of their craft. We continue as a shaping force in the
recognition and development of new talent, we must provide a permanent environment conducive to
the achievement of this goal.