About
About
GPAC is a multidisciplinary performing arts facility whose mission is to serve the community by presenting the highest quality artistic endeavors to educate, engage, enrich and transform.
We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any prohibited basis including race, color, age, gender, religion, disability, national origin, or veteran status.
Opened in 1994, GPAC has the Highland Capital Performance Hall, an acoustically perfect, 854 seat main stage theater, the Watkins Studio Theater and The Grove outdoor performance space. GPAC presents world renowned performing artists in a variety of genres, year round educational activities for all ages, rotating visual art exhibits and many community events welcoming over 100,000 visitors annually. The organization benefits from the infrastructure of a professional organization that possesses a clear direction, strong financial health, and a committed board of directors.
GPAC Guild
GPAC Guild
THE GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GUILD IS AN ORGANIZATION OF WOMEN WHO SHARE THE COMMON INTEREST OF PROMOTING THE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND IN WEST TENNESSEE.
An application to join the Guild is at the bottom of this page.
Susan Carlsson
Membership Chair
(901) 634-6886
susanpcarl@aol.com
Roberta Hefley
Guild President
rch1212@gmail.com
Guild members assist at performances, prepare receptions and promote performances to organizations in the community. Guild members offer their time, talents and consistent support for the many varied activities of GPAC. The Guild meets at GPAC on the third Monday of the month.
GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GUILD
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Susan Carlsson (901-634-6886), chair of the Membership Committee will notify you when your application has been processed. Dues are $75 annually.
Guild meetings are scheduled on the third Monday of each Month (August through May). Social time begins with food and fun at 6:30 pm with meetings following at 7:00 pm.
Volunteer Program
Volunteer Program
Becoming a GPAC volunteer is a great way to be a part of world-class concerts, make new friends and contribute to the continued success of GPAC.
register for our events using Volunteer Odyssey
GPAC is looking for energetic and personable students to be part of our Student Volunteer Team!
Selected students ages 16 and up will greet guests, provide general information about GPAC and help out at educational events throughout the season. This is a great way for students to acquire community service hours and get experience working in a performing arts venue.
JOIN THE TEAM
Mandy McKay
Facility Services/Volunteer Coordinator
mandy@gpacweb.com
901-751-7670
WE WOULD BE HONORED TO HAVE YOU AS PART OF OUR TEAM.
JAZZ SOCIETY
JAZZ SOCIETY
LOVE JAZZ? LOVE GPAC? JOIN THE GPAC JAZZ SOCIETY
The GPAC Jazz Society was founded by GPAC's 'Patrons of the Arts' for 2012, Dr. Neal and Joey Beckford. Membership consists of an annual gift of $1,300, which includes two tickets to all main stage Jazz performances as well as private receptions. Your tax-deductible gift helps ensure Jazz continues to thrive at GPAC.
2025-2026 GPAC JAZZ SOCIETY MEMBERS:
Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell
Dr. Neal & Joey Beckford
Honorable George H. Brown, Jr.
Thomas Chu, M.D.
Dr. John & Casey Gleysteen
Dr. Axel Grothey
Chuck Irwin & Saundra Messinger
Fred & Dorothy Johnson
Steve & Pam Johnson
Jolana & Hubert Jordan
Linda Milbradt
Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene
Dr. Autry & Denise Parker
Linda Pelts
Alyce & Tom Price
Jack & Gloria Schaffer
Dr. Judith Soberman & Dr. Len Lothstein
Dr. Cortez & Leathia Ward
Camilla Wilson
Jocelyn Dan Wurzburg
Dr. Lisa & Kevin Young
SHOW YOUR LOVE
Parke Kennedy
Executive Director
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505
Presenters Circle
Presenters Circle
PRESENTERS CIRCLE
DO YOU WANT TO HELP ENSURE THE FUTURE OF THE ARTS? THEN CONSIDER JOINING THE GPAC PRESENTERS CIRCLE!
Membership consists of an annual gift of at least $1,000 with a 3-year commitment. Members are prominently recognized throughout the season as part of a special circle of supporters who share our passion for the Arts and recognize the value GPAC brings to our community. Members are acknowledged with exclusive private events and public recognition. Most importantly, your commitment for the next three years will help secure the future of the Arts at GPAC.
JOIN THE CIRCLE
Parke Kennedy
Executive Director
parke@GPACweb.com
(901) 751-7505
2025-2026 PRESENTERS CIRCLE MEMBERS:
Bo & Petra Adams
Sheila & Carlton Anderson
Cathy Anderson - Crye-Leike Commercial
Susan & Damon Arney
Dr. Esmond & Pamela Arrindell
Susan & Bob Baker
Samuel L. Beach
Pam Blatch
Charles & Diana Britton
Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC
Lisa & Jeff Call
Ron & Susan Carlsson
Mike & Dotty Carter
Thomas Chu, M.D.
Dr. Chad & Rebecca Cullison
Dr. Brooke Dishmon
Jan & Ted Donaldson
Preston H. Dorsett
Dr. Jonathan & Mrs. Jana Finder
Sondra & Bill Fondren
Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
Kathy & J.W. Gibson
September Gingras
Sharon & Lee Grinspan
Barbara Boone Hanemann
Mike Harless & Margaret Clippard
Scotty & Cicely Hendricks
Rich & Jennifer Hughes
Pamela E. Ireland
Chuck Irwin & Saundra Messinger
Mary & Mark Jenkins
Steve & Pam Johnson
Jay & Kristen Keegan
Dr. Robert & Andrea Kerlan
Patricia & Gary Koester
Peggy C. Larkin
Cathy & Patrick Lawton
Dick & Jo Anne Leike
Jim & Linda Lloyd
Martin, Tate, Morrow & Marston, P.C.
Jeffrey F. & Emily McEvoy
Dr. Norris & Lauren McGehee
Judy & Mickey McLellan
Robert & Debbie Meyers
Linda Milbradt
Joyce & Bill Miles
Katy & Patrick O’Connor
Dr. Frank & Sarah Ognibene
Honorable Mike Palazzolo
Joel & Ann Parker
Carole and Robert Pinstein
The Proctor Family
Marty Regan
Susan & Joseph Robinson, III
Carol & Mike Ross-Spang
Jeff & Lauren Rower
Claire Revels Shapiro
Dr. & Mrs. Marvin Shapiro
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Sheffield, III
James & Linda Shoemaker
Kathy Simonetti
Rouben & Elize Simonian
Ann Schaefer Smith
Allyson Smothers
Soneks Day Spa
Grace & Frank Uhlhorn
Jo Vail
Jeanette & William H. Watkins, Jr.
Sarah & William H. Watkins, III
Mary E. Welsh
Eileen & Steven Wishnia
Support
Support
GENEROUS COMMUNITY SUPPORT, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR GPAC'S MUSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO GROW AND FLOURISH.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO TAKE PART IN THE LIFE OF THE GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
Explore the following opportunities to get involved.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please support GPAC through individual or corporate gifts, sponsorships, gifts of stock, or bequests.
CONTACT
Parke Kennedy
Executive Director
parke@gpacweb.com
(901) 751-7505
PB & J on Tour
PB & J on Tour
FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:
Emily Hefley
emily@gpacweb.com
901-751-7665
PB&J ON TOUR AT SCHOOLS
GPAC recognizes that not all children are able to attend the Peanut Butter & Jam sessions that are hosted at our location throughout the season because of transportation issues, the price of admission, or both. The PB & J On Tour Program takes music and dance artists to selected schools all over the mid south are to perform for students in grades K-2.
The goals of this program are:
Introduce PreK-2 children to different styles and genres of music, movement, and performing arts.
Promote literacy through the performing arts
Outcomes include:
Spark classroom discussion and written response after viewing two different performing arts genres.
Engage students during live performances through both physical (clap, tap, move etc) and mental (listen, observe, understand, connect) senses.
Provide students with a “Brain Break”
HOW IT WORKS:
GPAC schedules two different shows to be performed at your school in the fall and spring. Shows are specifically geared toward K-2 and vary in themes (music, dance, theater and cultural arts). GPAC provides all the necessary sound equipment (if schools do not have a sound system) to better enhance the performance. Surveys will be conducted after each performance along with a focus group at the end of the GPAC season.
This FREE program is funded through the GPAC Arts Education Fund and local grants.
Special thanks to our Peanut Butter & Jam On Tour Sponsor
MASTER CLASSES
MASTER CLASSES
MORE INFORMATION
Emily Hefley
Programing Director
emily@gpacweb.com
901-751-7665
GPAC CONNECTS THE COMMUNITY TO NATIONALLY RENOWNED ARTISTS THROUGH MASTER CLASSES, LECTURE DEMONSTRATIONS, AND WORKSHOPS.
Artists participate in these educational programs in conjunction with their season performance.
Creative Arts Ensemble
Creative Arts Ensemble
Creative Arts Ensemble
Creative Arts Ensemble is a multi-disciplinary experience that provides adults with disabilities the opportunity to be understood and heard, to execute self-expression, to build confidence and promote self advocacy through multimedia forms of art.
REGISTER
2025-2026 Workshops
October 3, 2025 6-8pm - Iris Collective (music)
November 14, 2025, 6-8pm - Angi Cooper (art)
January 30, 2026, 6-8pm - Iris Collective (music)
March 13, 2026, 6-8pm - Angi Cooper (art)
May 1, 2026, 6-8pm - Iris Collective (music)
Workshops are FREE thanks to the GPAC Arts Education Fund
