Perkinson Center For The Arts And Education

What Perkinson Center For The Arts And Education does

Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education is a nonprofit arts center in Chester managed by the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation, a Virginia 501(c)(3). It serves Chesterfield County and the Tri-Cities region through performing-arts events, rotating visual-art exhibitions, classes and workshops for children, teens and adults, and rentals for performing-arts groups, schools, nonprofits, corporations, weddings and private celebrations. Its operating model combines earned revenue and philanthropy through ticket sales, class fees, venue rentals, concessions, memberships, seat sponsorships, and individual and corporate donations.

Operationally, the center occupies more than 20,800 square feet and includes the 350-seat Jimmy Dean Theater, a 1,250-square-foot Multipurpose Education Center, the Baxter & Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery, a classroom, and a seasonal patio. The theater provides a 35' x 36' stage, a 12k laser projector, professional lighting and sound systems, chorus and star dressing rooms, and a green room; the education center adds a 4k projector and screen, catering kitchen, and acoustic-paneled walls. The facility is fully ADA compliant, with accessible parking, an accessible entrance, ramps, and service-animal accommodation.

Commercially, the center uses direct ticket sales and rental inquiries, while individual spaces and full-venue bookings are priced at published rates: $2,000 Sundays-Thursdays and $2,500 Fridays-Saturdays for the theater, $1,800 and $2,250 for the education center, $800 and $1,000 for the gallery, $250 and $350 for the classroom, and $5,000 and $6,250 for the full venue; the full-venue package includes up to six hours plus setup and breakdown. Memberships and 2026-2027 season tickets are sold as annual offerings, and ticket sales, class/event registration, gift cards, donations, and seat sponsorships run through the OvationTix online platform.

Name

Perkinson Center For The Arts And Education

Legal name

Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation

Website

https://perkinsoncenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education is a Chester, Virginia nonprofit arts center serving Chesterfield County and the Tri-Cities with performances, visual-art exhibitions, classes, and venue rentals for community and commercial users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing and Visual Arts Center

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Fine Arts Schools (611610), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Enrichment & Creative Arts Programs (EDAAAEAG)

Keywords

• Performing arts center
• Visual arts gallery
• Arts education programs
• Event venue rentals
• Cultural arts services

Headquarters

HQ city

Chester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for performances and events. Note: ticket sales cover only approximately 10% of operating costs.
2. Event Venue Rentals: Rental revenue from Jimmy Dean Theater, Education Center, Art Gallery, Classroom, and Panchita Cline Patio for weddings, corporate events, performances, and private functions. Rates vary by space and day of week.
3. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and corporations to support arts and education programming. Includes Amazon Wish List in-kind donations and seat sponsorship program ($1,000 per seat in Jimmy Dean Theater).
4. Memberships: Annual membership programs including 26-27 Memberships offering benefits and access to exclusive events and programming.
5. Full Venue Rentals: Complete facility rental including lobby, theater, education center, gallery, classroom, dressing rooms, and green room for up to 6 hours plus setup/breakdown. Flat rate pricing.
6. Concessions: Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks available 1 hour before events and during intermission. Not available in gallery areas.
7. Class and Workshop Registration: Fees for educational programming including classes for kids, teens, and adults covering dance, music, theater, visual arts, and other disciplines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education is a 20,800+ square foot performing and visual arts center in Chester, Virginia, managed by the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation (CCAF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It presents live performances in a 350-seat theater, hosts rotating exhibitions in an art gallery, offers arts education classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults across disciplines including dance, music, theater, and visual arts, and rents its theater, education center, gallery, classroom, and patio for weddings, corporate events, and private functions.

Product overview

The Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education is a 20,800+ square foot performing and visual arts center managed by the Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation. The venue operates as a single unified facility offering multiple distinct products: the 350-seat Jimmy Dean Theater for performances, the Baxter & Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery for rotating exhibitions, a Multipurpose Education Center and Classroom for classes and workshops, and event rental services including the Panchita Cline Patio for weddings and corporate events. Educational programming spans art classes and workshops for kids, teens, and adults across disciplines including dance, music, theater, and visual arts. The center also offers membership programs, volunteer opportunities, and a Take a Seat sponsorship campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jimmy Dean Theater A 350-seat state-of-the-art theater with a 35' x 36' stage, 12k laser projector, professional lighting and sound systems, two chorus dressing rooms, two star dressing rooms, and a green room available for live performances and event rentals.
• Baxter & Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery A visual arts gallery space hosting rotating exhibitions by local, regional, and national artists of all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels.
• Art Classes and Workshops Educational programming including classes and workshops for kids, teens, and adults covering dance, music, theater, visual arts, crafts, jewelry-making, photography, and writing taught by skilled teaching artists.
• Event Rentals Venue rental services for performing arts groups, corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations covering the Jimmy Dean Theater, Education Center, Art Gallery, Classroom, Panchita Cline Patio, or full venue access for up to 6 hours plus setup/teardown.
• Multipurpose Education Center A 1,250 square foot multipurpose space with large windows, natural lighting, catering kitchen, acoustic paneled walls, and 4K projector and screen, connected to the Panchita Cline Patio and available for classes and event rentals.
• Mr. and Mrs. James A. Jacobs Classroom A 19' x 25' classroom with flat screen TV, large whiteboard, and flexible seating layouts accommodating groups up to 15 people, available for classes, workshops, and small event rentals.
• Panchita Cline Patio An outdoor patio overlooking the Village Green with two entrances/exits, equipped with speakers, lighting, and electrical outlets, available seasonally for event rentals.
• Annual Membership Program Annual membership program offering supporters benefits and access to exclusive events, programming, and engagement opportunities at the arts center.
• Concessions On-site concessions offering beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks available 1 hour before ticketed events and during intermission.

Quantifiable outcome

• First newly-constructed community performing and visual arts center in Chesterfield County in over 100 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Broken Leg TheaterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Theater company co-presenting Audition Workshop for Adults (18+) at the Perkinson Center on October 8, 2023.
• KadenciaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Arts organization co-presenting Puerto Rican Bomba Dance Workshop with Semilla Cultural at the Perkinson Center on October 21, 2023.
• Semilla CulturalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Cultural organization co-presenting Puerto Rican Bomba Dance Workshop with Kadencia at the Perkinson Center on October 21, 2023.
• Latin Ballet of VirginiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Dance education partner providing Ballet-Flamenco, Latin Hip Hop, and African Caribbean dance classes for ages 3 through adult at the Perkinson Center during 23-24 Season.
• Chesterfield Cultural Arts Foundation (CCAF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Private 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation charged with managing and maintaining the Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education. In conjunction with Chesterfield County, CCAF constructed the center beginning June 2019. The foundation is composed of Chesterfield business leaders and community members dedicated to transforming the community through arts programming.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Altria Theater / Dominion Energy Center: Richmond's two largest downtown touring venues presenting Broadway, concerts, and major events. Establish the competitive ceiling for premium touring content that the Perkinson Center could otherwise co-book, and concentrate donor attention in the metro core.
• Virginia Museum of Fine Arts: State-supported art museum in Richmond offering exhibitions, education, and event rentals. Competes for the same donor pool, art-class enrollment, and gallery rental demand in the greater Richmond region, but at significantly larger scale and as a state institution.

Direct peers

• Hylton Performing Arts Center: George Mason University's regional performing arts center in Manassas, VA, hosting theater, music, dance, and educational programming. Comparable as a non-downtown, community-anchored multi-venue presenter serving a Virginia suburban catchment.
• Sandler Center for the Performing Arts: A 1,300-seat performing arts venue in Virginia Beach offering touring shows, education, and community programs. Comparable Virginia-based multi-use performing arts presenter with similar education and rental revenue streams.
• The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen: A multi-purpose performing and visual arts venue in the Richmond metro offering theater, gallery, classes, and event rentals. Closest functional peer in scale, programming mix, and suburban-Richmond catchment to the Perkinson Center.
• Ferguson Center for the Arts: Christopher Newport University's performing arts complex in Newport News, VA, offering touring performances, education programs, and rentals. Directly comparable regional performing-arts-presenter model in Virginia.

Regional players

• Dogwood Dell Amphitheater: Richmond's municipally operated outdoor amphitheater hosting free summer performances. Competes for the same regional audience base for live entertainment during warm-weather months.
• Modlin Center for the Arts: University of Richmond's performing arts venue presenting music, theater, dance, and film with associated arts education. Overlaps in programming and Tri-cities-adjacent catchment but operates within an academic institution rather than as an independent nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PerkinsonCenterVA
• Instagraminstagram.com/perkinsoncenterva/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perkinson-center-for-the-arts-and-education

Compliance2 records

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Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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