A space that restores, enlivens, and cultivates the human spirit through community, creativity, and learning.

Upcoming

For more than a hundred years, this historic site acted as the de facto community center for many of the civic organizations active in our community.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower the greater UpValley community with opportunities to experience community programming and performing arts that celebrate culture and promote vitality in our region.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a space that restores, enlivens, and cultivates the human spirit through community, creativity, and learning.

Brannan Center, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, was established in 2020 by a dedicated group of local civic and community leaders who sought to build a community hub.

Board of Directors

Edward Kozel, Chair
Edie Engelhard, Vice Chair
Barbara Lencioni, Treasurer
Indira Lopez-Jones, Secretary

Bev Barnes
Jim Barnes
Aime Dunstan
Dick Engelhard
Sara Kozel
Erin Smith-Hagberg
Marcela Hernandez
Timothy Wilkes

Staff

Kyle Clausen, Executive Director
kyle@brannancenter.org

You have questions. We have answers.

For regular updates, we invite you to visit our blog, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and to join our mailing list. In the meantime, here are some answers to commonly asked questions.

Will you welcome local artists at Brannan Center?

Yes! At Brannan Center, we seek to be a home for local performing artists and to showcase local talent.

What does the renovation entail?

The building requires an extensive renovation to bring it up to contemporary codes and standards, transforming the historic building into a flexible, multi-purpose community center and state-of-the art live performance venue.

How much of my donation directly supports this cause?

100% of your donation goes toward the creation and/or operation of Brannan Center, a non-profit 501c(3) organization in California.

When will the Brannan Center Open?

Our team broke ground on March 18, 2023. Construction is progressing on schedule with an opening anticipated for Fall of 2025, barring delays due to weather, supply chain, or funding.

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