Vision

St. Albans Arts is a charity which aims to promote the development of the arts in St. Albans and the surrounding area.

STARTS foresees the creation of an architecturally iconic, multi-purpose arts centre in the middle of the city with a gallery, a flexible 1200 seat theatre/concert venue which will attract major touring companies, a more intimate 400 seat studio space for smaller events, a cinema and other arts facilities according to researched needs. A vibrant programme of theatre, music, dance, popular shows, community events, opera, visual art, courses and workshops will act as a compelling magnet for the millions of people who live within the vicinity.

STARTS envisages the area surrounding the centre as being rich in culture of all kinds. There will be attractive eating places and arts-related retail outlets. With a retractable roof, the central piazza could host festivals, fairs and street performances all year round. By 2020 St. Albans could be transformed into a city of great cultural interest and beauty, a centre of excellence for all the arts.