About the Empire Arts Center

Endearingly coined "a jewel in the heart of Greater Grand Forks," the Empire Arts Center is a non-profit multi-purpose arts facility located in downtown Grand Forks, ND. Renovated in 1998, the Empire is a circa 1919 movie house renovated into a multi-use theater and gallery facility. The Empire hosts a variety of theater productions, performing arts, films, concerts, speakers, community events, and meetings throughout the year.

We hope you enjoy learning more about the Empire and hope you'll visit us soon!

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