The Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) has announced a $17.5 million capital campaign titled Four Seasons ahead of its 60th anniversary in 2026. The initiative, the largest fundraising effort in SPAC’s history, will fund a $12 million renovation of the historic Spa Little Theater and support expanded year-round programming.
The campaign’s lead gift of $1 million comes from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family. Additional funding includes $4.2 million from New York State through Empire State Development and the most recent state budget. Renovation plans, developed in partnership with New York State Parks, aim to modernize the 500-seat theater while preserving its historic character and acoustics.
The project will add new seating, ADA accessibility, an upgraded HVAC system, a bar/café, community room, and expanded artist and audience amenities. Groundbreaking is scheduled for September 2025, with completion anticipated in fall 2026.
Since reopening Spa Little Theater in 2022, SPAC has hosted over 100 events and 35,000 guests. The revitalized venue is expected to further enhance Saratoga’s cultural and economic vitality.
For more information, visit: www.spac.org