Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc.

The perfect space for corporate functions and fundraisers!

Our Mission

At Springfield Performing Arts Ventures, Inc., our mission is to ignite the artistic spirit within our urban community, providing a haven for creative expression, cultural enrichment, and personal growth through the arts. We are committed to breaking down barriers, ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, can access, participate in, and be inspired by the arts. Through education, performance, and outreach, we strive to foster a more vibrant, connected, and culturally enriched city, promoting unity and understanding among all our residents. Your support allows us to provide our community with affordable access to the arts.

Help support Springfield Performing Arts Venture Inc. with your donation.

52 Sumner Collects Toys for Tots at Grand Opening on Dec. 7, 2023

Community

Admission to our Grand Opening on Dec. 7, 2023 was an unwrapped toy to benefit Toys for Tots. Six boxes of toys were donated!

20240322 The Screaming Orphans perform at 52 Sumner.

Events

On March 22, 2024, The Screaming Orphans, a chart-topping, all-sister Celtic folk and pop band from Donegal, performed at 52 Sumner.

52 Sumner became a member of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce

Networking

We are pleased to become a member of the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce!
 

Upcoming Events

Paul the Beatle
Feb
28

Paul the Beatle

7:00 pm
Ceili Rain Trio
Mar
1

Ceili Rain Trio

7:00 pm
Bad Animals
Mar
28

Bad Animals

8:00 pm
Chicago Total Access
Apr
5

Chicago Total Access

8:00 pm

If you have attended an event at 52 Sumner, we would love your feedback!

Our Venue

52 Sumner is a new venue for the arts, including live music and other entertainment at the old church at 52 Sumner Avenue, Springfield, MA, USA! Once the home of Faith United Church, the building was built in 1894 and designed by renowned architect William Van Alen, famous for his design of the Chrysler Building in NYC. 52 Sumner has been transformed into a captivating arts, entertainment, and event venue set in Springfield’s stately Forest Park neighborhood. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite, and for VIP Table information reach out to us on Facebook!

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Events at 52 Sumner

What People Are Saying...

unique space - Carol Saltus Janet Garcia

Unique Space

I have been to the venue several times now and the experience gets better and better! It is a unique space, the staff is friendly and extremely accommodating, and the artists I have seen perform are top notch. This is a venue not to be missed! – Carol Saltus Photo

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Jane Rosso Review - Kingfish Madison Curbelo

Amazing Event

I enjoyed an amazing evening at the Christone “Kingfish” Ingram concert! Madison Curbelo former Voice contestant was the opening act and she was fantastic! These artists played to a full house. It’s so good to see events being added to this amazing venue. – Jane Rosso

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