The organization created opportunities for the greater community to engage in and experience all facets of the arts for over 55 years. Our Venues: Today, Suze's PCA provides an extensive array of opportunities for local talent young and old to exhibit their skills on stage and in the gallery. PCA CABARET (FORMERLY MAINSTAGE)
STUDIO THEATER
ART GALLERY
It is the mission of the Prescott Center for the Arts to create opportunities for the greater community to engage in and experience all facets of the arts. Diversity Statement: PCA adheres to a number of guidelines to ensure an inclusive, discrimination-free environment. As an equal opportunity organization committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, s*x, gender identity, s*xual orientation, religion, age, national origin or disability in our employment policies, programs and activities. We actively outreach to a variety of places (churches, schools, nonprofits) to find more ethnic and cultural individuals to participate in on-going programs. Scholarships and innovative carpooling for youth programming are available to assist for different circumstances to increase overall participation and diversity. Our History and Facts:
The Sacred Heart Church, which now houses the PCA Mainstage Theatre & Art Gallery complex started construction in 1891. However, the area at the corner of Willis and Marina has been the scene of Catholic Church activities since about the 1880’s. But in 1889, Father Quetu came to Prescott to take over the Sacred Heart Parish. Construction began in 1891 and was completed in 1894. The first service was held in 1895.
The building, which now houses the theatre and office structures are listed on the National Registry of Historic Buildings on December 14, 1970. The stained glass interior circles above the audience area are part of the original church architecture as are the metal walls and ceiling. The alter was situated in what is now the center of the stage, and the confessional was located in the area of the current ladies restroom. During the late 1960’s, the church was also used to present plays by a new group of performers. Then, in 1968, Prescott Fine Arts Association was formally chartered as a non-profit organization. In 1967, the church was purchased by Norma Hazeltine, who then donated it to PFAA as a full time performing arts facility.
In 2011, PFAA officially changed its name to Prescott Center for the Arts (PCA). In 2021, after a generous donation that contributed toward a naming opportunity, PCA changed its name to Suze's Prescott Center for the Arts. Suze's PCA has also presented world premieres of four musical productions, one melodrama and numerous children’s and family theatre plays. It also began holding art exhibits and plays for the youth of the area.
