The Prairie Arts Center (PAC) is a well-loved building with a long local legacy that has hosted area artists for generations; 
school plays, community theater, music events and Christmas shows.

Built in 1915 for a Lutheran Congregation, it transitioned to a community arts space in 1974.  Led by Carol Bly, the "Madison Cultural Affairs Committee" petitioned the city to acquire the "old brick church building" to become the Prairie Arts Center.  Carol and arts-minded citizens raised funds, formed committees, cleaned, painted and started planning events!  

(Stay tuned for more history....updated soon)

Use declined over the last 10 years and the building fell into disrepair.  In 2022 a local philanthropist purchased the building, completed over $300,000 of repairs and renovations and subsequently gifted the building and grounds to a local non-profit, The Madison Art and Innovation Center (MAIC).

We intend to honor the generations of users and introduce the space to new ideas by activating the space through hosting diverse, innovative and unique arts experiences at The PAC. 
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Support our legacy project as we transition to a new chapter. With help from people like you we will be able to continue our  legacy of bringing art to and cultivating projects within our community. Thank you for being a part of this important journey!