In January of 2007, Linda Knohl, current APAC Foundation Board of Directors President, local philanthropist and arts advocate for the City of Anaheim, speaking for both stage and musical theater performing arts and the Anaheim Ballet and Orange County Symphony, made a presentation to the Anaheim City Council. During this presentation she shared her vision:

“Ensure the performing arts remain an essential part of the tapestry of Anaheim by establishing an Anaheim Performing Arts Center.”

Linda asked for the council’s acknowledgement and advocacy in the efforts to bring all these great art institutions under one roof. In doing this, the City of Anaheim, renowned for its superb sports and entertainment industries, would also be recognized as a world-class contender in the mosaic of the cultural and performing arts.

The City Council of Anaheim expressed definite interest in the project, to be called the Anaheim Performing Arts Center (APAC) and supported the establishment of a 501c (3) non-profit foundation to begin the process of developing plans. Once completed, APAC will serve as the permanent home for a resident stage and musical theatre production company, the Anaheim Ballet and the Orange County Symphony and house the offices of the Anaheim Performing Arts Center Foundation.

The construction and outfitting of a signature building with performance and educational facilities in the City of Anaheim is a multi-phased project. We are currently in Phase 1 of the process, and are working closely with city management to identify the ideal location for the Anaheim Performing Arts Center.

Phase 1

• Create APAC Foundation and seat Board of Directors
• Begin fundraising
• Identify land for building
• Work with City of Anaheim on permits and land purchase
• Purchase land
• Define and begin Educational Performing Arts Outreach program

Phase 2

• Select architect and structural engineer
• Create and approve plans for building and grounds
• Continued fundraising

Phase 3

• Begin construction
• Select designers for interior and exterior
• Approve plans for equipping facilities and grounds
• Continued fundraising

Phase 4

• Complete construction
• Equip facilities
• Complete landscaping
• Continued fundraising

Phase 5

• Grand opening of the Anaheim Performing Arts Center!