Creating a Performing Arts Destination at Liberty Station

Cygnet Theatre and NTC Foundation have partnered to transform historic former Navy Building 178 at ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station into a world-class performing arts venue for San Diego, creating a permanent home for Cygnet Theatre.

THE IDEAL PARTNERSHIP

NTC Foundation was established in 2000 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to renovate 26 historic buildings at the former Naval Training Center into a significant destination for arts, culture, and creativity. Now the largest historic preservation and cultural project in San Diego county, ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station is a unique location filled with nearly 145 galleries, museums, artists, music groups, dance companies, makers, creators, and distinctive dining experiences.

Cygnet Theatre, founded in 2002, is a leading San Diego performing arts institution known for its close personal connection with its patrons and high-quality contemporary programming. Cygnet attracts a diverse audience of theatre lovers and has won more than 130 awards for theatre excellence. Cygnet’s engagement programs provide theatre access to under-served communities including students and military families, as well as professional opportunities to college students and emerging artists.

289-Seat Proscenium Theatre

150-Seat Flexible Studio Theatre

Community Impact

The venue will provide jobs and training programs, encourage increased partnerships with under-resourced communities throughout the region, bring 50,000 theatre attendees each year to patronize nearby businesses, and provide space for numerous other performing arts organizations.

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Campaign Cabinet

Joyce Axelrod
Barbara Bolt
Barbara Brown
Jerry Buckley
Edgar Canada
Alice & Doug Diamond
Debbie Espe
Joyce Gattas
Jill Hall
Victory Lareau
Jain Malkin
Leslie Meads
Ilene Mittman
Wendy Nash
Judy Nora, co-chair
Ken Stipanov
Barbara Zell, co-chair

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Support

This campaign relies on philanthropic support from our community.  Cygnet Theatre and the NTC Foundation are strategically working together to raise the remaining $12M under the auspices of a new separate Building 178 Performing Arts Center 501(c)(3) support organization.

Building 178 Performing Arts Center, Inc. 501(c)(3)

Federal Tax ID: 85-1976211.

With your support, we will reimagine historic Building 178 as a contemporary home for Cygnet Theatre that will foster live performance, elevate the arts in San Diego, and engage the broadest possible community in an unparalleled cultural experience for generations to come.

All donations made will be matched up to $500,000 by The Donald C. & Elizabeth M. Dickinson Foundation.

All donation checks should be made payable to:
BUILDING 178 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

and mailed to:

Bank of Southern California
1620 5th Avenue, Suite 120
San Diego, CA 92101