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A New Chapter Begins
July 10, 2026 - As we continue working toward our long-term dream of a permanent performing arts home, we are excited to announce that Saltwater Performing Arts has a new temporary home where our programs can continue to grow and thrive.
This move would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of so many people and organizations who have opened their doors to us over the years. From churches and community partners and local businesses to other theatre groups, you have given our performers a place to learn, create, and shine. Your kindness has allowed thousands of children and adults to experience the transformative power of the arts, and we are profoundly grateful.
While this location marks an exciting milestone, it is still one step in a much larger journey. Our vision remains unchanged: to build a permanent performing arts center where every rehearsal, class, performance, and production can flourish under one roof; a place our community can proudly call home for generations to come.
The excitement begins right away! Next week, we'll raise the curtain on, Alice in Wonderland, the very first production in our new home, and the final production of a very "event-FULL" Season 12!. We can't wait to welcome audiences into the space and celebrate this exciting new chapter together.
We hope you'll come visit us at our new location, attend a performance, enroll in a class, volunteer, or become a donor. Every ticket purchased, every donation made, and every word shared brings us one step closer to opening the curtain on our bigger dream.
Saltwater Performing Arts
Kings Bay Village Shopping Center
117 City Smitty Drive
St. Marys, Georgia
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to help us set-up the new space >>>>>>>>>>>>>>
A message from Mary Claire Branton
April 13, 2026 - Saltwater Performing Arts is entering this next phase from a position of strength, stability, and momentum. After a year of extraordinary community support and successful fundraising, the organization is financially sound, artistically vibrant, and backed by trusted partners including major foundations, public arts agencies, creative collaborators, and donors like you. With a proven track record of growth, expanding programming, and regional impact, Saltwater is now taking a significant step forward by moving into a larger space that reflects its scale, ambition, and long‑term vision—marking an important milestone in the continued evolution of the organization.
Don’t wait. Play your part today.
Together, we are staging a bright future!
At Saltwater Performing Arts, our mission is to enrich our community through inspiring performances and meaningful arts education. We provide a creative, welcoming space where kids, teens, families, and audiences of all ages can learn, grow, and connect through the power of live theatre. Our programs build confidence, self-expression, and a lasting love for the arts—while helping keep our local arts scene vibrant and alive.
We’re staging a bright future—with more stories to tell, more students to inspire, and more lives to impact—but we need your support to get there. This is your moment to be a champion of the arts. Whether you sponsor a production, advertise with us, or make a one-time or recurring donation, your support helps us keep the curtain rising on creativity, connection, and community.
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Your Gift Matters!
Your generous contribution enables us to live our Mission of offering performing arts education that inspires and enhances the cultural life of our communities. With your support, we can continue our Core Values, including the belief that every child can become a positive force in society, the importance of Community Outreach, the celebration of Diversity & Inclusiveness, and the commitment to Building a Culture of Arts. By supporting Saltwater P.A.C., you’re helping us realize our Vision: to create a theater program that inspires, challenges, and equips young people to contribute to their community and lead with confidence and creativity.
Valorie
3rd grade, JR Star
Each time I have been able to perform on stage in front of an audience is the best! It is so much fun! Saltwater has helped me act and that makes me better for my dream of Broadway! I can work towards my future goals in my own hometown.
~ Valorie
SPAC is a cornerstone of our community, offering a safe, inspiring space where individuals of all ages can grow in confidence, creativity, and connection. SPAC’s commitment to excellence in the performing arts cultivates not only talent, but also
lifelong friendships, leadership skills,
and a deep sense of belonging.
-Valorie's mom, Amy
Trysta
Tinker Bell in our First Production, Encore Star and Asst. Director
The community you have built. It’s so loving and accepting of everyone, no matter their level of skill, backgrounds, or lifestyles. I’ve never felt so accepted and loved as I have here, and I feel that you truly value each and every member of the theatre and care about their futures both in and out of the arts.
Chance
Mainstage Participant, Asst. Stage Mgr.
I've become a better leader; this experience has helped make me a better example while also learning how to be a better performer.