Reif Performing Arts Center in summer with many people outside.The Reif Performing Arts Center opens doors to a wide variety of art experiences. It features live music, theater and dance as well as an art gallery. It is a regional attraction drawing people from over 100 miles for regular performances.

Each year, the Reif hosts more than 50 national and international touring performances, representing a diverse range of artistic disciplines, including musicians, classical and contemporary dancers, musical theater, children’s theater, comedy – the list goes on! In addition, we also host performances by local music, theater and dance organizations and school groups.

After completing a grand renovation and expansion project in the Spring of 2016, the Reif Center is now home to two stages: the Wilcox Theater, seating 700, and the Ives Studio Theater, an intimate space seating 200.

The Reif is home to the Reif Dance program, which is open to students of all ages (4yrs-adult). Classes available in ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance. It also maintains an excellent visual art gallery, featuring mostly local and regional artists.

Mission

To stimulate arts in Northern Minnesota.

Underlying principles that guide this mission include the Reif Arts Council’s responsibility to provide a healthy organization and a well-managed facility in which a wide variety of visual and performing arts may be experienced, exhibited, and taught.

Leadership

Shantel Dow, Executive Director

Reif Arts Council Board

Myrna Peterson, Board Chair
Joni Namyst, Vice Chair
Tricia Sterle, Secretary
Angela Tobeck, Treasurer
Jon Arntson
Katie Cargill
Michelle Davies
Mindy Nuhring, ISD #318 Rep.Glenna Olson
Heather Pederson
Rhonda Schaffer
Courtney Swalboski-Anick
Robert Ward, Jr.

Please see information on our standard rental locations within The Reif. Additional technical information for the Reif Center is available with our Technical Director, John Miller (218) 327-5786.

Our 700 seat Wilcox Theater:

Wilcox Theater Tech

Our 200 seat Ives Theater:

Ives Theater Tech

Our expansive front lobby:

Reif Lobby Tech

Please find the description of our rental rates and agreement for use of performance space at The Reif as well as ticketing fees for rental shows. For more information on renting performance space at The Reif call our box office at 218-327-5780.

Reif Rental Rates