Renovation of a theater / auditorium in Anchorage, Alaska. Conceptual plans call for the renovation of a theater / auditorium.

The Anchorage Center for the Performing Arts is one of Anchorage's premier cultural institutions and a cultural destination for all of Alaska. Now over 30 years old, significant upgrades are necessary to continue safe and efficient operation of the facility into the future. 2025: $ 105,000 Replace/Upgrade Fire Detection System - Phase I $ 450,000 Replace Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Phase II $ 150,000 Replace Regional Transmitting System $1,000,000 Seismic Bracing $ 50,000 Replace Harrison Lobby Column Lights $ 150,000 Upgrade Fire Curtains (Atwood, Discovery, & Laurence) $ 350,000 Replace Theatrical Curtains (Atwood, Discovery, & Laurence) $ 275,000 Replace Exterior Column & Lighting - LED Lighting $ 175,000 Upgrade Lobby Sound & Speaker System 2026: $ 105,000 Replace/Upgrade Fire Detection System - Phase II $ 100,000 Exit Sign Removal/Disposal/Replacement $ 150,000 Replace Harrison Lobby Stairway Carpet $ 100,000 Replace Discovery Theatre Carpet $ 175,000 Upgrade Security System $ 400,000 Re-tile Public Bathroom Floors $ 225,000 Upgrade Sennheiser System $ 225,000 Upgrade Loading Dock $ 400,000 Digitize Sound System Phase I $ 200,000 Replace Gottstein Theatre Column Lights & Carpet 2027: $ 205,000 Replace/Upgrade Fire Detection System - Phase III $ 650,000 Digitize Sound System Phase II $ 700,000 Replace Discovery Theatre Pit Lift & Deck $ 150,000 Upgrade Theatre Rigging Systems $ 100,000 Re-tile Turquoise Lobby Floors $ 150,000 Replace Sydney Laurence Sound Door $ 75,000 Install Sydney Laurence Acoustic Treatments $ 75,000 Motorize Atwood & Discovery Curtains 2028: $ 205,000 Replace/Upgrade Fire Detection System - Phase III $1,050,000 Paint Exterior $ 425,000 Replace Poppy Carpet $ 525,000 Replace Atwood Seat Fabric 2029: $ 205,000 Replace/Upgrade Fire Detection System - Phase III $ 650,000 Upgrade Lobby Elevators $ 675,000 Replace Exterior & Interior Doors $ 275,000 Paint Interior Theatres $ 100,000 Replace Man Lifts $ 75,000 Replace Lighting Rails Atwood & Discovery $ 50,000 Upgrade Booster Water Pump $ 25,000 Complete Harrison Lobby Restroom As of January 24, 2025 this project is currently in the Municipality of Anchorage FY 2024-2029 CIP. Information regarding a design team and the contractor selection has not been disclosed. A firm timeline for construction has not been established. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.