Quick Center for the Arts

What Quick Center for the Arts does

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is a nonprofit performing arts venue and presenter operated by Fairfield University, a private Jesuit institution in Fairfield, Connecticut. It produces over 400 events annually across music, theatre, dance, opera, circus, and lectures, drawing approximately 40,000+ (up to 44,000+ per sponsorship materials) patrons. The venue complex includes the 740-seat Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Theatre, the Wien Experimental Theatre, and supporting meeting and event spaces located at 1073 North Benson Road, with a GPS entrance at 200 Barlow Road. Programming is anchored by the Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum lecture series (founded 1997, renamed in 2026), the LaCroix Music Series, Met Opera Live in HD broadcasts, and National Theatre Live screenings, plus educational programs including Summer Intensives, Missoula Children's Theatre, and a School Matinee Series.

The center operates nine revenue streams: ticket sales ($5-$60 per ticket in a typical mix), a seven-tier membership program (QuickStarter $8/month through Patron $5,000+), corporate sponsorships ($3,000-$50,000 at multiple levels), individual giving including a patron program ($5,000+) and planned giving, foundation grants (Aibel, Herman Goldman, NEA), facility/vacation rentals ($4,000-$16,000 per event depending on format), box office operations, online ticketing via fairfield.evenue.net, and educational program fees ($180-$330 per camp participant). Ticket sales are explicitly disclosed to cover less than half of operating income, with donations and sponsorships making up the majority of the budget. The management team consists of 8-10 staff members including a Director of Programming and Operations, Director of Development, Manager of Engagement Initiatives, Business/Operations Manager, Technical Director, Box Office Manager, and Event Coordinator, supported by Fairfield University's institutional infrastructure.

Customer segments are diversified across general community members, K-12 students (3,000+ served annually through the Bridgeport Public Schools Arts For All partnership), Fairfield University students and alumni, corporate sponsors, and community organisations. The center's distribution is regional within Fairfield County and Connecticut, with no global footprint, and relies on ticketing through Evenue.net alongside a physical box office. Notable strategic partnerships include the National Endowment for the Arts, New England Foundation for the Arts, Bank of America, the British Film Institute, and Regional Center for the Arts, indicating a nonprofit operating model dependent on institutional funding and community partnerships rather than commercial revenue.

Name

Quick Center for the Arts

Legal name

Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

Website

https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Quick Center for the Arts is a nonprofit performing arts venue at Fairfield University in Connecticut presenting 400+ events annually across music, theatre, dance, opera, and lectures to 40,000+ community members, K-12 students, and university stakeholders through ticketing, memberships, corporate sponsorships, and educational programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts Venue

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Motion Picture Theaters (except Drive-Ins) (512131), Musical Groups and Artists (71113), Dance Companies (711120)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Theater, Musicals & Performing Arts (THAJAFAB), Virtual Theater, Comedy & Performing Arts (Digital Performances) (MPAGAOAF), Dance Performances (THAJAFAD)

Keywords

• Performing arts venue
• Live entertainment events
• Arts education programs
• Cultural arts center
• Concert and theatre programming

Headquarters

HQ city

Fairfield, Connecticut

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Ticket sales for performances, lectures, screenings, and special events. Single tickets range from $5-$60 depending on event type and membership status. Covers less than half of operating income.
2. Individual Giving: Annual appeal donations, patron program contributions ($5,000+), planned giving, and general donations from individual supporters. Over $1.8 million in planned gifts received over two years.
3. Corporate Sponsorship: Corporate sponsorships at multiple levels ($3,000-$50,000) providing recognition, complimentary tickets, VIP events, and marketing opportunities. Sponsors include Bank of America, WSHU, Marriott, and various foundations.
4. Membership Dues: Recurring membership program with tiers from QuickStarter ($8/month) up to Patron ($5,000+) offering priority seating, discounts, and exclusive access.
5. Facility Rentals: Venue rentals for events including sit-down dinners ($4,000), lectures ($6,750), and dance recitals ($16,000) with technical support and staffing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue at Fairfield University that presents world-class live performances, lectures, and cinema broadcasts. The center produces 400+ events annually spanning music, theatre, dance, opera, circus, lectures, and film screenings, alongside educational programs (Summer Intensives, Missoula Children's Theatre, School Matinee Series, Arts For All) and venue rental services. Ticket sales cover less than half of operating income, with the balance funded through memberships, individual donations, corporate sponsorships, and foundation grants.

Product overview

The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts is a performing arts venue at Fairfield University presenting world-class performances and cultural events. The core offering consists of live performances across multiple disciplines—music, theatre, dance, opera, circus, and lectures—supplemented by cinema broadcast series (The Met: Live in HD, National Theatre Live, British Film Institute screenings), educational programs (Summer Intensives, Missoula Children's Theatre, School Matinee Series, Arts For All initiative), artist residencies, and venue rental services. The venue operates primarily as an event presenter and ticketing platform with membership and sponsorship programs supporting operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum: A speaker series featuring nationally acclaimed speakers for public dialogue and lifelong learning
• The LaCroix Music Series
• The Met: Live in HD
• National Theatre Live
• Quick Membership
• Arts For All
• Quick Camps
• School Matinee Series

Products and services

• Live Performing Arts Events Live music, theatre, dance, opera, and circus performances featuring world-class artists presented across the season at the Quick Center's Kelley Theatre and Wien Experimental Theatre.
• The Met: Live in HD Live cinema broadcasts of Metropolitan Opera productions including Verdi's Macbeth, Puccini's La Fanciulla del West, Wagner's Parsifal, and Mozart's Così fan tutte presented in the cinema series format.
• National Theatre Live Screenings Cinema screenings of live theatrical productions from the National Theatre in London, including Les Liaisons Dangereuses, The Misanthrope, Hamlet, and The Audience.
• Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum Lecture series featuring nationally acclaimed speakers on history, politics, ethics, science, and culture, including Walter Isaacson, Kwame Anthony Appiah, Robert Cardinal McElroy, Arthur C. Brooks, and Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt.
• LaCroix Music Series Concert series featuring diverse musical performances including jazz, classical, mariachi, and world music artists such as Stanley Clarke & Hiromi, Orchestra Lumos, and Mariachi Herencia de México.
• British Film Institute Screenings Film screening series presented in partnership with the British Film Institute featuring James Bond and Beatles films from the 1960s, including Goldfinger, A Hard Day's Night, Thunderball, and Help!, accompanied by BFI scholar introductions and Q&A sessions.
• Summer Intensives Week-long performing arts summer camps teaching acting, improvisation, singing for the stage, audition preparation, and circus skills for children and teens, with morning and afternoon sessions.
• Missoula Children's Theatre Week-long children's theatre residency in which community children in grades 1-12 rehearse and perform full productions led by touring directors, culminating in a Friday performance.
• School Matinee Series
• Arts For All Initiative Jesuit mission-driven arts access initiative providing free workshops, subsidized tickets, transportation, and summer camp scholarships to K-12 students and underserved community members in partnership with Bridgeport Public Schools and Regional Center for the Arts.
• Venue Rentals Rental of performance and event spaces including the Aloysius P. Kelley, S.J. Theatre (740 seats), Wien Experimental Theatre, and meeting/event spaces, with technical support and staffing for sit-down dinners, lectures, dance recitals, and other events.
• Quick Membership Program Tiered membership program with seven levels (QuickStarter, Taste Maker, In the Know, Insider, Devotee, Principal, Patron) ranging from $8/month to $5,000+ annually, offering priority seating, early ticket access, VIP parking, member pricing up to 30% off, concierge service, seat plaque recognition, and artist meet-and-greet access.
• Artists-in-Residence Program Residency program bringing professional artists to work with Fairfield University students and community members, including the 2026-27 Castle of Our Skins Sacred Transcendence program in partnership with the Howard and Katherine Aibel Foundation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ audience members served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British Film InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership screening James Bond and Beatles films including Goldfinger, A Hard Day's Night, Thunderball, and Help! as part of Bond and Beatles: British Film Icons of the 1960s series. Includes BFI scholar introductory videos and Q&A sessions.
• Fairfield Museum and History CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Our Common Purpose lecture on reinvigorating American democracy, part of commemoration of 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence.
• Bridgeport Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership serving 3,000+ K-12 students annually through Arts For All initiative including free workshops, subsidized tickets, transportation, and season ticket program.
• Regional Center for the ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThree-year Music Fellows partnership (starting Fall 2025) with 30 music students in 9th-10th grades working monthly with professional musicians including Daniel Bernard Roumain and Castle of Our Skins.
• Bridgeport Juvenile Detention/Residential CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly circus arts workshops with artist Cynthia Rauschert from October 2025-June 2026, plus Spring Break Circus Camp, serving boys ages 13-17.
• Castle of Our SkinscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner2026-27 artist residency featuring Sacred Transcendence program of African American spirituals. Partnership through Howard and Katherine Aibel Foundation support.
• New England Foundation for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Theater Project funding for Minty Fresh Circus production, with lead funding from Mellon Foundation and additional support from Doris Duke Foundation.
• Bank of AmericacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Partner ($10,000+) providing sponsorship for arts programming and educational initiatives.
• National Endowment for the ArtscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFederal arts agency providing funding for educational and touring programs including Crossroads: Touring New England.
• Howard and Katherine Aibel FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation supporting Arts For All initiative and Castle of Our Skins artist residency.
• New England Foundation for the Arts (Crossroads Program)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCrossroads: Touring New England program providing funding for Limón Dance Company performance, made possible with NEA and six New England state arts agencies.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Long Wharf Theatre: New Haven, CT-based regional theatre producing theatrical works with education and community programs. Directly comparable as a Connecticut regional presenting arts organization.
• Shubert Theatre (New Haven): Connecticut-based historic theatre presenting Broadway tours and performances. Comparable as a Connecticut presenting venue with ticketed performing arts programming.
• Jacob Burns Film Center: Pleasantville, NY-based nonprofit arts center presenting independent film screenings, festivals, and education programs. Comparable as a regional nonprofit arts presenter with education focus.
• Hartford Stage: Connecticut-based LORT theatre producing professional productions with community engagement. Comparable regional theatre model with education programming.
• Palace Theatre (Stamford): Stamford, CT-based performing arts venue offering concerts, comedy, and family programming with education programs. Comparable Fairfield County venue with similar mission and audience.
• Yale Repertory Theatre: Yale University-affiliated professional theatre producing new works and classics with educational mission. Highly comparable as a university-affiliated presenting/producing arts organization in Connecticut.
• The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts: Hartford, CT-based regional performing arts center presenting touring Broadway, music, dance, and family programming. Most direct operating peer given shared Connecticut regional audience, multi-venue model, and presenting (vs. producing) focus.
• Westport Country Playhouse: Fairfield County-based regional theatre presenting professional productions and educational programming. Comparable in mission, education programs, and affluent Connecticut market.

Broad incumbents

• Carnegie Hall: Iconic NYC presenting hall for classical music, jazz, and educational programming. Comparable in presenting mission and education programs, but at vastly larger scale and global prestige.
• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts: NYC-based multi-venue performing arts complex presenting music, opera, dance, theatre, and film with extensive education programs. Comparable mission but operates at far greater scale with multiple resident organizations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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