Address: 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN, 55431
Upcoming Events: Jump to Bloomington Center for the Arts Events
Website Bloomington Center For the Arts
Phone 952-563-8700
Located on the grounds of the Bloomington Civic Plaza, Bloomington Center for the Arts (“BCA”) supports performing and visual arts in the community. The building houses two theaters, a couple art galleries and classrooms as well as a dance studio and rehearsal spaces. It is also home to several arts organizations.
Arts organizations located in Bloomington Center for the Arts
The following eight organizations call the BCA their home and will sometimes offer concerts, exhibits and events.
- Angelica Cantanti Youth Choirs
- Artistry
- Bloomington Chorale
- Bloomington Symphony Orchestra
- Continental Ballet Company – who produces a family-friendly Nutcracker Ballet each December.
- Medalist Concert Band
- NOTE-able Singers
Bloomington Center for the Arts gallery exhibits
Artistry presents exhibitions in both galleries of the BCA. You can find a list of current and upcoming exhibits on the Artistry website. Exhibits are always free. These small (but roomy) galleries are a nice way to introduce little children to art in small doses. The free parking is also nice, when you aren’t sure how long you can stay.
Performances at the BCA
The two theaters host performances by local theater, band, chorale and jazz groups.
concerts. Upcoming performances can be found on the City of Bloomington’s website. We include family-friendly performances on our Performing Arts Calendar.
More information
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Bloomington Center for the Arts: Artistry Summer Camp - 06/08/2026 - 08/21/2026 - SEE TIMES
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- Continental Ballet's The Nutcracker - 12/06/2025 - 12/14/2025 - SEE TIMES
- StoryFest 2026 (FREE) - 04/04/2026 - 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
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