The Fort Wayne Philharmonic announced Monday they will be moving to a new home downtown. The plan is to repurpose a downtown building once owned by the University of St. Francis.
With support from an anonymous $5.5 million donation, the Fort Wayne Philharmonic will now own the former St. Francis Business Center, located on Ewing Street, creating a space for the orchestra in the heart of downtown.
Philharmonic president Brittany Hall said the organization is excited to move into the area and create a stronger connection with the community.
“We’re very fortunate that the new home it’s not just office spaces, but the vision is a collaborative arts hub for the Philharmonic and our musicians to work with other arts organizations," she said.
The building will be a home for administrative offices, but will also have a smaller performance space which will open them up to more programming.
Hall said they’re looking about a year and a half out to move into the space. The building needs some renovations to make it more accessible, including adding ramps and an elevator to the back of the building.
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