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About Naples Performing Arts Center
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to performing arts education for every child in Southwest Florida.
2012
Year Founded
501(c)(3)
Nonprofit Status
3
Schools of Study
SWFL
Community Served
Our Mission
Excellence in Arts Education for All
Established in 2012, the Naples Performing Arts Center provides excellence in arts education through a diverse curriculum, while fostering creativity, building self-esteem, developing our students' love for the arts, and equipping them with life skills.
We believe that all students — regardless of their ethnicity, intellectual capabilities, or financial status — should have the opportunity to participate in the arts and develop these life skills.
In 2015, NPAC became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We now offer performing arts education to all people in the Southwest Florida community.
Our Story
Founded on a Vision
NPAC was started in 2012 by Founder and President, Lori Oliver. She believes in providing the community with a venue for children to have access to performing arts education.
NPAC offers a School of Dance, School of Drama, and School of Music where students can develop their skills and talents. We produce MainStage shows for ages 13+, JuniorStage productions for ages 8–13, and MiniStage productions for ages 5–10.
What We Offer
Three Schools, Endless Possibilities
School of Drama
Full-scale musical theater productions across three stages — MainStage (ages 13+), JuniorStage (ages 8–13), and MiniStage (ages 5–10) — plus acting coaching and MT dance classes.
ExploreSchool of Music
Group classes in piano, guitar, and songwriting for youth, plus adult beginner guitar and private lessons in voice, piano, guitar, violin/viola, and trumpet/saxophone.
ExploreSchool of Dance
Eight dance styles for all ages and skill levels — from Tiny Twinklers to Senior All Stars — with seasonal sessions, recitals, and a no-drop policy.
ExploreCommunity Outreach
Bringing the Arts to Every Corner of SWFL
NPAC has the privilege of going into local classrooms to fill the gap where arts programs have been removed. Founder Lori Oliver spent considerable time in Immokalee after seeing the complete lack of artistic opportunities there.
She taught students how to audition and awarded 20 gifted children the opportunity to train at NPAC — with 100% scholarships and transportation to and from our theater twice a week.
These young people are incredibly talented and have huge dreams to be singers, piano players, and stage performers. With the support of our community, we can make those dreams come true.
Get Involved
Join the NPAC Family
Whether you want to enroll, volunteer, sponsor, or donate — there's a place for you at NPAC.