Support the Arts Park at Wayne Center for the Arts – Help us Reach our Goal!

Every donation helps. Donors over $500 will have their names added to a special sculpture in the park.

concept rendering of the Arts Park Sculpture.  Diamond-shaped sculpture featuring glass and metal.
Get Ready!
Grand Opening: June 27, 11am-3pm

Join us as we celebrate the opening of the new Arts Park and FabLab at Wayne Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 27 from 11am–3pm!

This exciting new space was built with community in mind, a place to create, learn, explore, and connect. We invite the public to help us celebrate with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, open house, tours, demonstrations, entertainment, and hands-on make-and-take activities for all ages.

The FabLab expands access to industrial and fabrication arts in our region, offering opportunities to explore woodworking, welding, stained glass, fused glass, metalworking, and more. Connected to the FabLab, the new outdoor Arts Park and amphitheater will host performances, demonstrations, family programming, and creative community events throughout the year.

Whether you’re an artist, maker, student, family, or simply curious about what’s possible here, this celebration is for you. Free and open to the public.

Map of New Arts Park

The Arts Park will be full of fun and creative spaces. There will be outdoor musical instruments in the Harmony Garden, a colorful basketball court with a giant mural, an exciting playground with accessible equipment, a Fab Lab for creating with wood, metal, and glass, and even an amphitheater for performances and shows. It’s going to be a place where people of all ages can play, create, and enjoy art—right in their own neighborhood.

Fab Lab and Amphitheater

At the heart of the revitalized space will be a Fab Lab Art Space and outdoor amphitheater seating area. This new building will be equipped with state-of-the-art safety features such as proper ventilation and fire suppression systems, allowing the community to explore mediums like metalworking, welding, woodworking, stained glass, and fused glass. These are art forms not currently accessible to the general public in the region. The facility will serve as a regional hub for industrial and fabrication arts—offering learning opportunities, drawing visitors to the area, and supporting workforce development by connecting people with skills that are valued in Wayne County’s diverse industries.

The Fab Lab will have overhead doors that open onto the outdoor amphitheater. The outdoor amphitheater will serve as a flexible gathering space for both educational and performance-based programming. It will be used for live demonstrations—such as pottery throwing, glasswork, or woodworking—allowing artists and instructors to share their craft with the public in an engaging, open-air setting. In addition, the amphitheater will host smaller-scale performances, including “Shakespeare in the Park”-style productions, children’s concerts, storytelling events, and community showcases, offering accessible cultural experiences for families and visitors throughout the year.

Harmony Garden

The Harmony Garden will be a centerpiece of the park, blending the natural beauty of native wildflower landscaping with the joy of interactive outdoor musical instruments. Featuring fully accessible winding paths, thoughtfully designed seating, and Rhapsody Outdoor Musical Instruments—including chimes, bells, metallophones, and drums—the Harmony Garden invites creativity, relaxation, and inclusive play. These instruments are designed to inspire musical discovery for people of all abilities and ages.

Basketball Court and Playground

The revitalized park will also include a fully accessible playground with features designed for children of all abilities. This safe, welcoming space will encourage physical activity, social interaction, and inclusive outdoor play. Nearby, the existing basketball court will be resurfaced, with one half transformed into a vibrant community mural, combining recreation and public art in a space that promotes neighborhood pride.

Crucially, this park serves the only walkable greenspace in the immediate neighborhood—making it an essential community asset for outdoor play, rest, and connection.

A List of those who have contributed and received naming rights for the Fablab.  For more information, email tiffany@wayneartscenter.org.

If you are interested in naming opportunities or making a larger gift, please email Tiffany@WayneArtsCenter.org to schedule a meeting.