AT&T Performing Arts Center

The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit organization located in the Dallas Arts District, founded in 2000. It is a prominent public gathering place that aims to strengthen the community and foster creativity through the presentation of performing arts and arts education programs. The center operates three top-tier performance venues: the Winspear Opera House, Wyly Theatre, Strauss Square, and the public green space, Sammons Park. The Center showcases a diverse array of live performances, including theater, opera, pop, ballet, comedy, and dance companies from across the globe. The organization is committed to supporting the community through various donor and sponsor-backed programs. It endeavors to provide thousands of students with arts education programs, contributing to both the exploration of arts and enhanced educational outcomes. Additionally, the Center's community programs aim to ensure access to the arts for culturally underserved families in Dallas. The AT&T Performing Arts Center serves as a dynamic space that entertains audiences, stimulates creativity, and enriches the cultural fabric of the community. It is home to five resident companies, including the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, and Texas Ballet Theater, which present award-winning works and contribute to the incubation of emerging arts groups. With its mission to provide an inclusive and vibrant platform for the performing arts, the AT&T Performing Arts Center continuously enhances the cultural landscape of Dallas and beyond. This multifaceted approach, combined with its commitment to education and community access, underscores its role as a significant player in the performing arts industry.