About Us

About The Paramount

Stealing the show since 1921.
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There’s A Place For You

The house lights dim, 800 seats go quiet, and the curtain rises on a stage that’s been doing this for over a century. Meanwhile, one floor down, someone pulls their first bowl off the pottery wheel. Next door, a local painter just sold a piece to a stranger who fell in love with it.

That’s the Paramount. It’s more than a theatre; it’s the creative heart of Historic Downtown St. Cloud, and there’s a place for you.

Who We Are

The Paramount Center for the Arts is a multidisciplinary community arts center in Historic Downtown St. Cloud, Minnesota. The building is owned by the City of St. Cloud and operated by the Paramount Center for the Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving artists and audiences across Central Minnesota.

Our Mission

We engage, educate, enrich, and entertain through inspiring arts experiences.

Our Vision

We will make a positive and lasting impact on the culture and economy of Central Minnesota with outstanding performances, enriching visual arts opportunities, inspiring exhibitions, and meaningful community partnerships.

What's Inside

The Theatre

Our renovated 1921 theatre hosts professional touring performances and serves as a home stage for community groups across the region. From Broadway tours to your neighbor’s dance recital, this stage has seen it all.

Visual Arts Studios

Tucked into the lower level, the Visual Arts Studios offer classes for first-timers and seasoned artists alike. Pottery, painting, stained and fused glass, woodworking, fiber arts, jewelry, and much more. We also offer professional development for artists, educators, and businesses throughout Central Minnesota.

Galleries

Gallery St. Germain, Studio C and the Paramount Lobby showcase work from local, national and international artists. All galleries are free and open to the public.

Paramount Gallery & Gifts

Right next door to the theatre, our gift shop features work from 80 local and regional artists. Pottery, paintings, jewelry, cards, and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see anywhere else.

Spaces for Rent

The theatre, studios, and gallery spaces are all available to rent for performances, events, and gatherings.
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Our Values

We believe the arts open minds and hearts to new possibilities, instill self-worth and confidence, and serve as a catalyst for relationships and community well-being. Every program and event we plan is built on these values.

Community

Programming, artists, staff, and board that reflect our entire region.

Inclusivity

A home for the arts that welcomes everyone.

Quality

The highest standards in everything we put on stage and in the studio.

Respect

Every perspective has a seat at the table when we make decisions.

Stewardship

Honest, transparent care of every resource entrusted to us.

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