A Transformative Vision for Our Future
"A place where stories can be told, creativity can take center stage, and talent can flourish."
Until now, the Treasure Coast Performing Arts Collaborative. has lacked a dedicated space for the arts. This new state-of-the-art performing arts center will finally fill that gap — creating a hub where children can discover their passions, students of all ages can develop their talents, families can come together for unforgettable experiences, and the entire community can connect through the performing arts in ways that inspire and unite.
Our mission is to ignite cultural and artistic connections for the students, residents and visitors of the Treasure Coast Performing Arts Collaborative — Douglas P. Jewett, Ed.D. · CEO, TCPAC
This center has the potential to transform the Treasure Coast Performing Arts Collaborative, elevate our culture, and provide a lasting legacy for generations to come.
There Is No Age Limit on Creativity
A performing arts center will bring a vibrant array of programs and classes to students of all ages, appealing to learners with a wide range of artistic interests, talent, and skill levels. The Center will welcome beginners and lifelong learners.
From introductory courses that lay the foundation for artistic exploration to advanced master classes, the performing arts center will be a welcoming educational hub designed to foster the creative process and celebrate artistry across all ages and backgrounds.
A World-Class Performing Arts Center for the Treasure Coast Performing Arts Collaborative.
Perfect sight lines and acoustical excellence will be at the heart of the Center's design.
More than a building, the Center will be a hub for education and cultural experiences designed to bring people together.
Acoustic Performance Hall
The main performance hall features perfect sight lines, acoustic excellence, side boxes, and a performance platform — an unforgettable space for orchestra, opera, dance, and theater.
Music Education
Classrooms, practice rooms, a music lab, student lounge, and student lockers — a complete educational wing designed to nurture the next generation of Treasure Coast artists.
Rehearsal Facilities
Major rehearsal rooms with clerestory daylight, chorus dressing rooms, instrument storage, warming kitchen, green room, and full backstage support.
Visual Arts Showcase
Dedicated gallery space to celebrate the visual arts alongside every performance — a complete creative ecosystem that honors all artistic disciplines under one roof.
Founders & Donors Lounge
An exclusive second-floor retreat for patrons and supporters, complete with a Founder's Terrace offering a stunning outdoor lake overlook — a reward for those who make it all possible.
Flexible Theater
Adaptable seating areas and performance space that transforms for intimate recitals, community events, film projections, and grand productions alike.
Three Floors of Artistry
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First Floor
- Main entrance, lobby & box office
- Main performance hall with side boxes
- Classrooms, practice rooms & music lab
- Major rehearsal rooms
- Acoustic chambers / exiting
- Flexible theater seating area
- Performer / back of house support
- Concessions, gift shop & restrooms
02
Second Floor
- Balcony seating & second floor lobby
- Chorus & control rooms
- Flexible theater control / projection
- Founders / Donors Lounge
- Founder's Terrace lake overlook
- Outdoor terrace / lake overlook
- Building services & mechanical
03
Third Floor / Roof
- Function space & exterior deck
- Concessions & restrooms
- Clerestory daylight into major rehearsal rooms
- Roof line & mechanical room
Design by MNA Architects
Cooperating to Build Something Extraordinary
TCPAC and Indian River State College are joining forces to build a Performing Arts center on the Chastain Campus in Stuart, FL — combining educational excellence with performing arts leadership.
Location
Indian River State College Chastain Campus, SE Salerno Road, Stuart, Florida — the heart of the Treasure Coast Performing Arts Collaborative, easily accessible to Martin County and surrounding communities.
Indian River State College
Chastain Campus · Stuart, FL
"There is no age limit on creativity." From beginners to lifelong learners — all are welcome.
Treasure Coast Performing Arts Collaborative
TCPAC.net
From Vision to Reality
Start Up Complete ✓
Planning In Progress
Fund Raising Upcoming
Construction Upcoming
Operations Upcoming
Phase 1 — Start Up (Complete)
- TCPAC presented conceptual drawings of the building along with a site plan indicating the proposed location of the center on the Chastain Campus to the IRSC Board of Trustees for acceptance.
Second Floor
- Balcony seating & second floor lobby
- Chorus & control rooms
- Flexible theater control / projection
- Founders / Donors Lounge
- Founder's Terrace lake overlook
- Outdoor terrace / lake overlook
- Building services & mechanical
$200K Phase 2 Cost Estimate
2026 Phase 2 Target
Phase 3: Upon acceptance by the IRSC Board of Trustees of the building plans, TCPAC & IRSC will cooperate in fund raising.
A Lifelong Passion for the Arts
As an award-winning musician and tireless advocate for the arts, Doug Jewett's vision for this state-of-the-art facility and community resource is gaining momentum throughout the Treasure Coast.
He is the beloved founder and director of the Treasure Coast Community Singers, a group he grew from 6 to 130 singers and five choirs.
In his 46-year career in music and ministry, Doug taught and conducted hundreds of musicians and produced more than 500 concerts here and abroad.
His life-long passion for the performing arts, along with his broad musical knowledge and hands-on performance experience, have given Doug the energy and enthusiasm to share his vision and launch this ambitious project to turn a dream into reality.
Help Us Make History
Together, we can make history and create something truly special that will stand for generations. Your support will lay the foundation for a cultural renaissance in our community, setting the stage for countless lives to be enriched and empowered by the arts.