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NORTH PORT PERFORMING ARTS
The North Port Performing Arts Center (PAC) is one
of the largest performing arts halls between Sarasota and
Fort Myers. The beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium attracts
off-Broadway plays and professional music groups, and
is the host of the North Port Concert Band, North Port
Chorale, and North Port Symphony. Concert schedules
and tickets for concerts are available online at www.nppaa.
net, by phone or in person at the Box Office.
Box Office Information:
Monday - Friday 10 am - 1 pm
Phone: 941-426-8479
Arts
NORTH PORT ART CENTER
VISUAL ARTS
The North Port Art Center is a non-profit visual art
organization. It has been called a “jewel in the crown
that is North Port.” The art center has strove to meet the
needs of the North Port community for the past 30 years,
growing along with the city. It offers an array of art classes,
workshops, and cultural events for adults and children. Its
mission is “inspiring and encouraging creative possibilities
for everyone through visual arts” and its vision is “to create
a unique hub for the culture and visual arts and to have
an open door policy welcoming all to experience the arts.”
The gallery and receptions are free and open to the
public. Professional art instruction is available in fine arts
for the serious student, plus Art Parties for the fun at
heart. Artisans Port Gift Shop located in the center has
one-of-a-kind, handmade items by local artists.
North Port Art Center is located at 5950 Sam Shapos
Way, North Port, FL 34287. For additional information
call 941-423-6460 or visit www.northportartcenter.org.
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