Overview
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center first opened its doors in 1995. Located in the historical building on the corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Church Street, the Center serves as regional hub for the arts and is home to theater, dance, music and the visual arts. It also serves as a community facility and is available for meetings, conferences and special events. The facility is owned and operated by the City of Simi Valley, under the City Manager's Office.
The Center functions as a producing, presenting, and rental house. Over 350 events take place at the Center every year. Events include musicals, concerts, craft fairs, arts exhibits, business meetings, and weddings.
The Cultural Arts Center is located at 3050 Los Angeles Avenue, Simi Valley, CA 93065. To view upcoming programs and to purchase tickets, please visit the Cultural Arts Center website or call the box office at (805) 583-7900.
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Mission
The mission of the Cultural Arts Center is as follows:
To provide a multipurpose facility to present performances of music, theater, dance, film, lectures and popular entertainment as well as space for conferences, meetings, seminars, and workshops; and,
To develop, support, and encourage cultural activities and educational programs to enhance the quality of life of the citizens of Simi Valley and surrounding communities.
2021-25 Strategic Plan
In July of 2021, the City Council adopted a five year strategic plan for the Cultural Arts Center. The strategic plan focuses on six main areas: Quality of Life; Sustainability; Programming; Marketing, Outreach and Community Partnerships; Facility and Experience; and Arts Leadership and Advocacy.
View and Download the 2021-25 Cultural Arts Center Strategic Plan.
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Description of Facilities
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center facility houses three floors: Lower Floor, Main Floor, and Mezzanine.
The Main Floor includes the Main Lobby and concession area, the Main Gallery, and the theater.
The Lower Floor provides a Multipurpose Room, the Lower Gallery, and support areas for the Main Floor (including restrooms, professional dressing rooms, and a green room). In addition, a catering kitchen is located on the lower floor to support activities in the multipurpose room such as meetings, seminars, weddings, etc. The Multipurpose Room seats 70 - 90 for dining and up to 125 for other events. The Box Office and Administrative Offices are also located on the Lower Floor.
The Mezzanine area features both wing and balcony seating.
Rentals
The Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center is available to rent for performances, concerts, conferences, and meetings. The facility features a 175-seat professional main stage area, 78-seat black box theater/multi-purpose room, full service dressing rooms, gallery/exhibit space; catering kitchen, and parking. It is also available to rent for seminars, concerts, conventions, trade shows, receptions, banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, holiday parties, and other private events.
If you are interested in renting the Cultural Arts Center for your production or event, please complete a rental inquiry form. Our staff will be in touch to discuss your rental. For general information and questions or to schedule an appointment, please call 805-583-7905.
Please note that a rental inquiry does not guarantee or reserve the space.
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