The Wild Rose Moon Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit listening room, production house, and educational center serving Northern Indiana and lower Michigan. “The Moon” hosts nationally touring musical acts in an intimate environment, and produces The Wild Rose Moon Radio Hour, a monthly program that airs on 88.1 WVPE Public Radio, and WNIT Public Television. Interns and volunteer learn production skills related to event promotion, media production, live performance, and stagecraft, and go on to populate the next generation of skilled producers. The Wild Rose Moon is funded primarily through member contributions, community grants, and ticket sales.
We strive to be an active partner in the educational, economic and cultural development of our regional community by inviting discovery, creativity and learning through engagement with the performing arts.
To serve as a cultural icon and a leader in the advancement of arts education, enhancement of the quality of life, and promotion of civic and cultural development in the community, the region, and beyond.
Collaboration: Actively seek partnership and collaboration with individuals and institutions, with the goal of continual improvement and incorporation of our mission into the fabric of our community.
Service: Strive to enhance the civic and cultural lives of the citizens of our community, to provide excellent stewardship of our resources, and to display the highest level of ethical behavior to ensure everything we do preserves the trust of our community.
Education: Advance arts education through ongoing programs, outreach, and partnerships. Contribute to the continuing scholarship of the arts and arts education by growing relationships locally, regionally and nationally.
Inclusiveness: Provide a welcoming environment for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Inspiration: Stimulate enjoyment of the performing arts and media production, and encourage participation in programs that develop skills and appreciation of the arts.
We are partnered with WVPE public radio, WNIT public television, Marshall County Tourism, Marshall County Community Foundation, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce, Indiana Arts Commission, 1st Source Foundation, Gibson Insurance, Community, and Foundation of St. Joseph County.
Passionate. Dedicated. Professional
We provide diverse arts and cultural programming and activities to all members of our region, including those with limited access to art programs. We actively seek to collaborate with community artists by hosting plays, community dances, and so on. This 8 minute video explores the mission of the Wild Rose Moon and how the Moon integrates with local, regional and international communities.
The Wild Rose Moon offers an environment where local aspiring performers, writers, and actors can experiment and ply their craft. These artists and producers interact with visiting national talent helping to inspire them.
This 3 minute video with a former open mic host focuses on the community aspect of our open mic night.
Our intern program offers a bridge between the classroom and a professional career.
Interview with intern Katy Smith (Hope College, Holland, Michigan) discussing her experiences at the Wild Rose Moon, from high school through the start of her career.