Argyros Performing Arts Center

What Argyros Performing Arts Center does

The Argyros Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit performing arts venue in Ketchum, Idaho, opened on November 23, 2018, and operated as a project of Sun Valley Performing Arts Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN 82-0531282). The center serves the Wood River Valley community and visitors to the Sun Valley resort region, hosting concerts, theater, dance, film screenings, lectures, and community events for 30,000+ annual patrons across two main spaces: the flexible Tierney Theater (50-460 seats) and the intimate 49-seat Bailey Family Studio, plus a lobby and 2,000 sq ft outdoor plaza.

The facility is built around distinctive physical infrastructure rather than software: a Meyer Constellation Sound System (one of the first installations in the western United States), a tension grid lighting system, retractable seating from Belgium, professional live streaming equipment, hospital-grade MERV 13 filters, and needlepoint bipolar ionization. These assets are leased or rented for private events, film screenings, and corporate functions, and support a hybrid in-person/virtual programming model.

Revenue is generated through a diversified nonprofit mix: ticket sales (via OvationTix), a six-tier corporate sponsorship program ($2,500 to $75,000), individual performance sponsorships ($5,000 to $50,000+), space rentals, memberships (Argyros Circle and Friend of the Argyros), annual giving, legacy and planned giving, and concessions from the Washington Bar. The organization is led by Executive Director Melissa S. Mathews, with a Board of Directors headed by Chair Dave Olsen and President Dave Luhr, and operates with a lean staff of roughly 10-15 employees.

Name

Argyros Performing Arts Center

Legal name

Sun Valley Performing Arts, Inc.

Website

https://theargyros.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Argyros Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit venue in Ketchum, Idaho, hosting concerts, theater, dance, film, and community events for 30,000+ annual patrons in the Wood River Valley. It operates the 50-460 seat Tierney Theater and 49-seat Bailey Family Studio, funded by ticket sales, corporate sponsorships, donations, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), 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), Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live event hosting
• Corporate event rental
• Nonprofit arts center
• Theater and concert programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Ketchum

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket purchases for performances and events at the Tierney Theater and Bailey Family Studio.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate partners sponsor performances or entire seasons at various levels (Season Sponsor $75,000, Impresario $50,000, Executive $25,000, Producer $10,000, Director $5,000, Stage Manager $2,500), receiving brand exposure and hospitality benefits.
3. Performance Sponsorships: Individual and business sponsors fund specific performances, contributing to artist fees, travel, production costs. Levels from $5,000 to $50,000+.
4. Space Rentals: The Tierney Theater (50-460 seats), Bailey Family Studio (up to 49 people), Dennis and Phyllis Washington Lobby, and outdoor plaza available for private parties, corporate events, fundraisers, film screenings, and other functions.
5. Memberships: Argyros Circle membership and Friend of the Argyros programs providing benefits to members who support the mission.
6. Donations and Annual Giving: Tax-deductible contributions support programming efforts. EIN# 82-0531282. Legacy giving and planned giving options available.
7. Concessions and Bar Services: The Washington Bar open during performances with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Argyros Performing Arts Center operates a high-tech nonprofit performing arts venue in Ketchum, Idaho, hosting concerts, theater, dance, film screenings, lectures, and community events across the Tierney Theater (50–460 seats), Bailey Family Studio (up to 49 seats), and lobby/outdoor plaza. Revenue is generated through ticket sales, venue rentals, memberships, corporate and performance sponsorships, donations, and concessions, supported by professional production services including live streaming.

Product overview

The Argyros Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit performing arts venue offering multiple rental spaces including the Tierney Theater (main venue with 50-460 person capacity), Bailey Family Studio (intimate 49-person studio), and Dennis and Phyllis Washington Lobby. The center provides state-of-the-art live streaming for virtual events and fundraisers, features a Meyer Constellation Sound System, and supports operations through membership programs, corporate sponsorships, and performance sponsorships. The venue opened in November 2018 and hosts world-class music, dance, theater, film, and speaker performances.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tierney Theater Venue Rental Main performance space with flexible seating for 50-460 people, available to rent for private parties, corporate events, film screenings, and fundraisers. Features configurable arrangements including tiered seating, balcony gallery seating, and loose seats.
• Bailey Family Studio Venue Rental Intimate 1,000 sq ft studio on the second floor for smaller performances, lectures, readings, and social functions, accommodating up to 49 people with views of Bald Mountain and downtown Ketchum.
• Dennis and Phyllis Washington Lobby Venue Rental Open lobby on the lower level with casual seating and refreshments, combinable with a 2,000 sq ft outdoor plaza for indoor/outdoor events.
• Live Streaming Service for Events

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sun Valley Performing Arts Inc.coreOthers · 1 January 2018The Argyros is a project of Sun Valley Performing Arts Inc., a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organization (EIN #82-0531282). This is the parent nonprofit organization that operates The Argyros.
• AC HoustonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Argyros, providing financial support in exchange for brand exposure and marketing benefits at the performing arts center.
• JMCL HeritageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Argyros, supporting the arts center's programming while gaining visibility with the 30,000+ annual patrons.
• Brennan's CarpetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor of The Argyros, contributing to the performing arts center's mission while receiving marketing exposure.
• Mountain RidesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree Mountain Rides buses travel around Ketchum and Sun Valley with drop-offs within a block of The Argyros, providing accessible transportation for patrons.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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