Edmonds Center for the Arts

What Edmonds Center for the Arts does

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit performing arts center operating a 700-seat jewel-box theater at 410 Fourth Avenue North in Edmonds, Washington, approximately 20 minutes north of Seattle. The venue was created through the renovation of the historic Edmonds High School by the publicly funded Edmonds Public Facilities District and opened in 2006; ECA celebrated its 20th anniversary in the 2026/27 season. The organization is governed jointly by the Edmonds Public Facilities District and a separate nonprofit ECA Board, and it serves approximately 90,000 patrons annually across more than 130 events. Named resident partners include Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Sno-King Community Chorale, and Olympic Ballet Theatre.

ECA's core offering is its ECA Presents mainstage season of 30+ curated performances spanning music, dance, comedy, theater, and spoken word, supplemented by an Education Matinees series serving 4,500+ Pre-K through 12th grade students with curriculum-aligned study guides, and access programs including Arts for Everyone ($2 tickets for low-income families, schools, and seniors) and the Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series. The underlying technical infrastructure includes a DCI-compliant digital cinema projection system with Dolby surround sound, Williams AV WaveCAST assistive listening, and 125+ Mbps connectivity supporting streaming and hybrid events. ADA compliance, ASL interpretation, and service animal accommodations are maintained throughout.

Revenue is generated across five streams: single ticket sales, subscription packages (Full Season at 20% savings, Build Your Own 3/5/8 show packages, and The Collective membership at $500-$1000+ annually), venue rentals of the theater, gymnasium, and meeting rooms, donations and fundraising (Annual Spotlight Gala, Center Stage sponsorship event), and performance/event sponsorships. Pricing is tiered to support access, including $5 TeenTix, $15 youth and student tickets, senior/military 10% discounts, group discounts of 10-20% for 10+ ticket purchases, and $2 Arts for Everyone tickets. The organization reports an estimated $3.8M annual economic impact on the regional economy.

Name

Edmonds Center for the Arts

Legal name

Edmonds Center for the Arts

Website

https://edmondscenterforthearts.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Edmonds Center for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 700-seat performing arts venue in Edmonds, Washington, presenting curated live performances, education matinees, and community access programs serving approximately 90,000 patrons and 4,500+ students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Theater & Performing Arts Ticketing (HSACALAC)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live event ticketing
• Venue rental services
• Arts education programs
• Community arts engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Edmonds

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Single tickets for ECA-presented events and guest-presented events. Subscribers enjoy up to 20% discount with priority access to best seats.
2. Subscription Packages: Full Season Subscription (20% savings), Build Your Own packages (3, 5, or 8 shows with 5-15% savings), and The Collective membership ($500-$1000+ annually with exclusive benefits).
3. Venue Rentals & Hosting: Rental income from local and touring performing artists and community organizations using ECA facilities. Hosting scholarships available for eligible nonprofits.
4. Donations & Fundraising: Charitable contributions, Annual Spotlight Gala, Center Stage sponsorship event, and general donations supporting community arts programming and access initiatives.
5. Sponsorships: Performance and signature event sponsorships providing brand recognition and exclusive access to patrons.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Edmonds Center for the Arts operates a 700-seat restored historic theater that presents a curated mainstage season of live music, dance, comedy, theater and spoken word performances. It sells single tickets, subscription packages and gift cards directly to patrons, rents the theater and ancillary spaces to community organizations and touring artists, and runs a portfolio of education and access programs including Education Matinees for Pre-K through 12th grade, Arts for Everyone $2 tickets, Dementia-Inclusive workshops, Window to the Arts outreach, WE SPEAK, Kidstock! and professional development for educators.

Product overview

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is a 700-seat performing arts venue in Edmonds, Washington, operated by the Edmonds Public Facilities District since opening in 2006. The organization offers a unified portfolio centered on live performance programming through ECA Presents mainstage shows and a comprehensive education and community engagement division. Core offerings include mainstage performances spanning music, dance, comedy, theater, and spoken word; Education Matinees for Pre-K through 12th grade with curriculum-aligned study guides; and access programs including Arts for Everyone ($2 tickets), Dementia-Inclusive Workshops, and Window to the Arts. Additional services encompass venue rental, subscription packages, gift cards, membership programs, professional development for educators, WE SPEAK spoken word poetry, and support programs including hosting scholarships for nonprofits. ECA serves as home venue for resident partners including Cascade Symphony Orchestra, Sno-King Community Chorale, and Olympic Ballet Theatre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ECA Presents (Mainstage Season) Curated mainstage performance series featuring acclaimed artists, global voices and emerging talent across music, dance, comedy, theater and spoken word, with over 30 performing arts presentations per season. Tickets sold to general public patrons.
• Education Matinees Curriculum-aligned live theater, music, dance and science performances for Pre-K through 12th grade students at $10 per student (with one free chaperone per 10 student tickets) and $2 tickets for schools with 30%+ Free & Reduced-Price Meal programs. Serves more than 4,500 students and educators annually with study guides tied to Washington State EALRs and Common Core State Standards.
• Arts for Everyone access ticket program $2 ticket program offering low-income school groups, families and older adults (62+) access to Saturday Matinee performances, paired with transportation subsidies of up to $250 through Aunt Bette's Bus Fund for schools in need.
• Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series Free creative and social enrichment program for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, their caregivers, families and friends, delivered with SilverKite Community Arts through music-making, movement and visual arts workshops led by specialized teaching artists.
• Subscription Packages Annual subscription bundles including the Full Season Subscription (20% savings with seat guarantees, priority access and subscriber events) and Build Your Own packages of 8 shows (15% savings), 5 shows (10% savings) or 3 shows (5% savings), each with annual billing cadence.
• The Collective Membership Annual donor membership program priced at $500/household through June 12, 2026 and $1,000+ annually thereafter, providing early ticket access, season sponsor recognition, Donor Lounge access and invitations to the Collective Fall Reception.
• Venue Rental Rental of the 700-seat ECA Theater, Gymnasium (up to 500 spectators) and meeting rooms (900-2,000 sq ft) for performing artists, community organizations, galas, conferences and events. Includes production capabilities such as digital cinema projection, surround sound and high-speed connectivity.
• Hosting Scholarships Partial venue rental scholarships awarded through the McIalwain-ECA Access Program to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government entities producing performing arts, education or civic engagement events at ECA.
• Gift Cards Physical or digital gift cards in $10+ denominations, redeemable for ECA-presented events purchased through the ECA Box Office.
• Professional Development Workshops for Educators Clock-hour-bearing professional development workshops for educators offered through the Edmonds School District PD Portal, with curriculum rooted in Indigenous knowledge covering culinary arts, visual arts, storytelling and safety awareness.
• WE SPEAK Spoken Word Event Annual spoken word poetry and storytelling celebration pairing acclaimed artists with local youth, providing a platform for artistic expression on social and cultural themes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90,000 patrons served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cascade Symphony OrchestracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECA serves as the home performance venue for Cascade Symphony Orchestra, a partnership that has flourished since ECA opened in 2006. For over six decades, CSO has enriched lives through polished performances of outstanding music.
• Sno-King Community ChoralecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization utilizing ECA as home venue for choral performances.
• Olympic Ballet TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization utilizing ECA as home venue for ballet performances.
• Seattle OperacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeattle Opera presents student performances at ECA, including Jason and the Argonauts, bringing professional singers, piano accompaniment, sets, and unique interactive moments to students.
• Seattle Arts & LecturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSeattle Arts & Lectures Presents Kyle MacLachlan at ECA venue, bringing literary and cultural programming to the Edmonds community.
• SilverKite Community Arts LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerECA partners with SilverKite Community Arts LLC to offer free dementia-inclusive arts activities including music-making, movement, and visual arts workshops led by specialized teaching artists.
• TeenTixcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerECA is a proud TeenTix partner, offering teens ages 13-19 the opportunity to purchase $5 day-of-show (and often advanced) tickets to ECA-presented events with a free TeenTix Pass.
• Edmonds School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdmonds School District teachers register for professional development workshops through PD Portal (ID #6049), supporting arts education integration.
• Community TransitminorOthersCommunity Transit serves Edmonds with multiple routes, including connection to Link light rail at Lynnwood City Center. Public transit option for patrons attending ECA performances.
• Alexander PrintingminorOthersRecommended local printer in Everett for postcards, rack cards, and promotional materials. Materials delivered to ECA.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 5th Avenue Theatre: Seattle-based nonprofit theater company and presenting venue. Directly comparable to ECA as a Pacific Northwest performing arts presenter with subscription ticketing, education programs, and community access initiatives, though at a larger scale and capacity.
• Tacoma Arts Live: Tacoma-based nonprofit operator of multiple performing arts venues (Pantages, Rialto, Tacoma Little Theatre). Comparable to ECA as a regional PAC presenting touring shows, education matinees, and community engagement in the Puget Sound.
• Vashon Center for the Arts: Small nonprofit performing arts center on Vashon Island near Seattle. Comparable in size, mission, and programming model to ECA — community-driven presenting with subscriptions, rentals, and education programs.
• Meany Center for the Performing Arts: University of Washington-affiliated presenting venue in Seattle. Comparable to ECA as a Pacific Northwest performing arts presenter with curated mainstage seasons, education programming, and accessible ticketing.

Broad incumbents

• Seattle Repertory Theatre: Larger nonprofit theater company producing mainstage productions in Seattle. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest performing arts organization but with a larger capacity, resident company model, and broader subscriber base.
• Paramount Theatre (Seattle): Historic Seattle theater operated by STG Presents, hosting Broadway tours and concerts. Comparable as a regional presenting venue competing for the same touring content and patrons in the Puget Sound market.
• McCaw Hall (Seattle Center): Large Seattle performing arts venue hosting Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera. Comparable as a publicly owned Pacific Northwest performing arts venue with a resident company model.

Regional players

• Pacific Northwest Ballet: Resident ballet company at McCaw Hall, Seattle. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest performing arts organization that partners with venues for performances; overlaps with ECA's partnership with Olympic Ballet Theatre.
• Seattle Opera: Major Seattle-based opera company that already partners with ECA for student performances. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest performing arts nonprofit producing live performance programming and education outreach.

Others

• TeenTix: Seattle-based nonprofit that partners with ECA and other regional venues to provide $5 day-of-show tickets to teens. Listed as an ecosystem/partner organization supporting ECA's youth access mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC4N6oogLiiQOXswP8zM3-6w?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/edmondscenterforthearts
• Instagraminstagram.com/edmondscenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ec4arts

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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