Sep 16, 2026 · 48 min · 13 segments
On this episode of The NEI Pioneer Podcast, Chief MarCom and Brand Officer Jonathan Sackett and Senior Director of Regional Initiatives Jacob Ihrie welcome Arts United Vice President of Community…
So that project was, I think, a great example of how Fort Wayne punches above its weight.
It was a combination of private investment, obviously, but there was a lot of public sector funding and recognition that this is really a community asset and something that we need to invest in because of not only the history of that building and the facility and what it does, but just really showcasing the importance and the value we place on arts and culture as we move into the future as well.
I think we've done that with the expansion and modernization of the Arts United Center.
But the Arts United Center, the fact that it exists in this community in itself is really interesting.
This was the only performing arts venue that he ever designed in the entire world.
He's done some work in higher education, some actually government buildings around the world.
When leaders in Fort Wayne back in the 60s were looking for a way to make sure that arts and culture was a key focal point for this community, they actually looked at Lincoln Center in New York City and said, we want to do something like that here.
And so leaders in Fort Wayne at that point said, if New York City can do it, we can do it.
So that project was, I think, a great example of how Fort Wayne punches above its weight.
It was a combination of private investment, obviously, but there was a lot of public sector funding and recognition that this is really a community asset and something that we need to invest in because of not only the history of that building and the facility and what it does, but just really showcasing the importance and the value we place on arts and culture as we move into the future as well.
I think we've done that with the expansion and modernization of the Arts United Center.
But the Arts United Center, the fact that it exists in this community in itself is really interesting.
This was the only performing arts venue that he ever designed in the entire world.
He's done some work in higher education, some actually government buildings around the world.
When leaders in Fort Wayne back in the 60s were looking for a way to make sure that arts and culture was a key focal point for this community, they actually looked at Lincoln Center in New York City and said, we want to do something like that here.
And so leaders in Fort Wayne at that point said, if New York City can do it, we can do it.
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