Campus History

An Ever-Evolving Destination

In 1963, city leaders embarked on an ambitious plan to revitalize Downtown Fort Wayne by building a multi-venue cultural district modeled after Lincoln Center in New York City—and they hired world-renowned architect Louis I. Kahn to do it.

Of the original 10-building vision, only one was realized—the Arts United Center. Arts Campus Fort Wayne has grown to include seven buildings, a public park and an outdoor market.

Arts Campus Fort Wayne is a centrally located, ever-evolving destination, and we promise a one-of-a-kind, transformational and inclusive experience, every time.

1959

Fine Arts Foundation studies needs of arts non profits

1962

Louis I. Kahn hired to design a multi-venue arts complex

1972

Freimann Square Park

1973

Arts United Center, designed by Kahn

1980

The History Center

1984

Fort Wayne Museum of Art

1988

Barr Street Market

1991

Hall Community Art Center

2003

Arts United Center Plaza

2010

Alexander T. Rankin House

2011

Auer Center for Arts & Culture