CAPAC'S Mission Statement

The Creative And Performing Arts Center (CAPAC) provides underrepresented youth and adults with educational opportunities in theater and in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to promote problem-solving, collaboration, and leadership skills.

CAPAC'S History

CAPAC, Inc., the Creative And Performing Arts Center, was established in 2002 by visionaries Lawrence Dulin and Denise McPhail to create valuable performing arts opportunities for under-recognized youth and adults.

The journey began on March 16, 2002, when a group of dedicated citizens gathered at the local Human Rights Commission to discuss diversifying the county's arts scene. The focused team formed a committee that surveyed approximately twenty leading organizations and individuals within the industry to establish CAPAC's mission.

The committee successfully gathered crucial insights to launch CAPAC's inaugural board of directors. On January 8, 2003, the board was established and concentrated on developing by-laws and articles to secure a 501 C 3 status.

On February 11, 2004, the IRS officially recognized CAPAC as an educational and entertainment organization, a status we proudly maintain under EIN #13-4224901.

VALUES

Collaboration

Artistic Integrity

Purpose & Passion for Empowerment

Abridging STEAM Gaps

Community Engagement and Service

VISION

To become a world-renowned STEAM and leadership cultural destination that upholds the highest programming, customer, and community service standards to become a catalyst for expanding economic growth.