About

We believe in the power of LIVE entertainment.

We believe in the energy of sharing moments together.

We exist to make the area THRIVE with Live Entertainment.

We Are VAN WERT LIVE!

Vision –

To make Van Wert an entertainment destination.

Mission –

To provide entertainment experiences that are SO GOOD they demand a return.

The Van Wert Area Performing Arts Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is a supporting organization of The Van Wert County Foundation. It has its own board of directors and Executive Director. 

Van Wert Live events are made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. Contact the Communications Office at communications@oac.ohio.gov with questions about credit materials or to request a quote from the OAC.