Ware Center for the Arts

The Ware Center for the Arts is Lancaster’s premier visual and performing arts center and events venue. Owned and operated by Millersville University, the Ware Center seeks to foster creativity and appreciation for the arts through a diverse offering of inclusive multicultural performances, art exhibits, documentary films, community events, and programs for children and families. At the Ware Center, we believe that the arts are for everyone! Each season, we seek to present the most diverse, inclusive, and accessible arts experiences in the region, celebrating the great mosaic of cultures that make up the Lancaster region—and our world. Need a venue for your next corporate or family event? Our concert venue, banquet and conference spaces, and classrooms are available to rent throughout the year. Enjoy your next fundraising gala, conference, board meeting, party, community event, or wedding reception in our stunning facility. Located in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster, PA, our beautiful venue is only a block from Central Market, just down the street from the Fulton Theatre and Gallery Row, and within walking distance to a variety of local shops and restaurants. Parking is available across the street in the Colonial lot or the Prince Street parking garage. Come and see us!