The mission of the Corporation for the Performing Arts (CPA) is to include professional performing arts, and provide access to the professional level performing arts and artists in Athens, OH
CPA supports the operations of ARTS/West: Athens Community Gateway to the Arts a community performing arts facility in Athens, OH. ARTS/West is a part of the City of Athens, Arts, Parks and Recreation Department. The mission of ARTS/West is to make facilities, resources, and opportunities available to arts organizations, individual artists, and community residents. ARTS/West harnesses community focus for all individuals engaged in the creation, performance and exhibition of the arts and promotes activities preserving the beauty, heritage and culture of our town.
The CPA is established in support of professional performances and professional performing artists. Included in its mission is the development of new plays, compositions, screenings and other performance pieces.
