Investments Towards a Bold Vision

PACE will be the preeminent provider of world-class performing arts attractions on the Eastside that reflects the diversity of our communities. PACE will present acclaimed international, national and regional artists and ensembles while partnering with community groups and providing local artists and smaller arts groups with critically needed rehearsal, classroom and performance spaces.

Since its founding, PACE has taken significant steps to move its capital project forward. Many generous pledges were raised from donors with payments to be made upon groundbreaking. Other investments from visionary donors totaling $16.5MM were applied to cover the required costs of architectural and acoustician fees, project management, permitting, parking and entitlement work that resulted in the creation of the existing design of the new Center.  ​

A project of this size and scope is incredibly complex. The design plans have evolved, now incorporating critical refinements essential to ensuring the most dynamic, viable and mission-supportive design for the new Center. We have worked diligently to ensure these plans will meet the needs and high expectations of our diverse community and reflect the standards of excellence the community expects. Past donations have made possible important progress in the project's development. 

By the Numbers Opening Season

World-Class Performances / Education & Community Programs

• More than 350 annual performances and events, including:

– 100 performances of Broadway musicals and plays
– 20 performances by cabaret singers
– 10-20 international, contemporary and classical dance ensembles 
– 20-30 jazz, classical and country music attractions
– 20 family performances
– 10-20 international ensembles reflecting our diverse communities
– 10 comedy and pop acts
– Pacific Northwest flagship groups (Symphony, Opera, Ballet, etc.) will be invited to extend their offerings at the Center
– 30-40 “Eastside Artists” featuring the emerging and established stars from Eastside communities

• 100 “access” performances free to all in the community—on Lobby Stage and community performance spaces

• 100-200 education and community events in schools and the Center’s Education Center

• Annual digital reach of 500,000

• High impact programs meeting the needs of Eastside’s historically under
resourced communities 

Audiences

• Total annual paid attendance of 400,000 community members

• More than 300,000 children and family participants in community engagement, education, and access programs

• More than 2,000 new employees will benefit from the Center 

• Tickets sold (all venues) for over 75% of total seating capacity

Economic Impact

• Total annual economic impact of $41M

• Annual operating budget of $30M

• More than 60 full-time employees

• More than 100 part-time employees

• Board of Directors of 30+

• Support regional employee retention programs for our corporate communities