THE FUTURE HOME

FOR CREATIVITY

IN WESTFIELD

The Rialto Center for Creativity will be a gathering place and creative space for distinctive live performances, cultural conversations, and hands-on learning.

COMING 2029

OUR MISSION

To foster a vibrant environment where creativity is cultivated, artistic expression is celebrated, and individuals are empowered to explore and share their creative potential.

Learn about our vision for the Rialto.

RIALTO RECEIVES NEW JERSEY ARTS TAX CREDIT AWARD

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority has approved a $43.3 million tax credit award through its Cultural Arts Facilities Expansion (CAFE) Program to reconstruct the historic Rialto! The CAFE Program is a highly competitive statewide initiative supporting major arts and cultural capital projects to strengthen local economies and expand access to high-quality cultural experiences.

Knowing the power of creativity makes it so easy to advocate for our mission and be truly invested in this project. I can’t wait to see this vision become a reality.

The Rialto will be a destination for anyone at any age to come and feel inspired by creativity.

Margaret Smith, Vice President of the Rialto Board of Trustees

WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT

Now, we’re fundraising $10 million through the Rialto Reimagined campaign to support construction and initial operating costs. 

This goal builds on a $5 million leadership gift and other early contributions that positioned the project for this significant state investment. As individuals, families, foundations, and business partners contribute an additional $10 million, we’ll be able to move into construction for a  2029 opening.

For information on campaign gifts, naming opportunities, or sponsorships, please contact campaign@rialtowestfield.org. 

FEATURED EVENTS

Events
Festifall: Open House — September 20
Sep 20
Festifall: Open House — September 20
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News and Featured Blog Posts

News & Media
PRESS RELEASE: State of New Jersey to Contribute $43.3M to Transform Westfield’s Rialto Center for Creativity
PRESS RELEASE: State of New Jersey to Contribute $43.3M to Transform Westfield’s Rialto Center for Creativity
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Blog
Meet the Board Vice President: Margaret Smith
Meet the Board Vice President: Margaret Smith

This month, we interviewed the Vice President of the Board of Trustees, Margaret Smith. Margaret is a teaching artist and certified therapeutics arts facilitator. As Chair of the Westfield Public Arts Commission, Margaret has a long-standing expertise on the power of arts, culture, and creativity. Read her interview to hear how she thinks the Rialto’s next chapter is poised to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of Westfield’s community.

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The Rialto’s Next Act
The Rialto’s Next Act

Every town has a long-standing institution, something that's been around for so long it's embedded in a place's collective memory. For Westfield, it's the Rialto. The town’s oldest entertainment venue has changed dramatically over the last century, yet one thing has remained constant: its importance and legacy in connecting Westfield residents to creativity and each other. Read about the Rialto’s storied history from grand movie palace to local cinema, shutting its doors, and reopening as a center for creativity. 

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