About

Endearingly coined "a jewel in the heart of Greater Grand Forks," the Empire Arts Center is a non-profit, multi-purpose arts facility located in downtown Grand Forks, ND. Renovated in 1998, the Empire is a circa 1919 movie house renovated into a multi-use theater and gallery facility. The Empire hosts a variety of theater productions, performing arts, films, concerts, speakers, community events, and meetings throughout the year. Learn more about the Empire through the 2016-2017 Encore.