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Pangea World Theater Capital Campaign
Pangea World Theater’s Center for Peace and Justice
Pangea World Theater is set to become the first immigrant- and people of color-led theater in Minneapolis-Saint Paul to own our own space for performance and operations at 3020 Minnehaha Avenue.
This renovated space in the heart of the winter 2026 federal government I.C.E. patrols during "operation metro surge" and is the site of the 2020 uprising following the murder of George Floyd when BIPOC and immigrant-led businesses were destroyed along with the former Minneapolis Police Third Precinct. We are joining together with our neighbors to rebuild and reclaim this vibrant area.
Pangea is creating a place of peace, justice, and belonging for all – lifelong Minnesotans, immigrants, and anyone who has been called “other,” “alien,” or an outsider. It is space to bring together artists and audiences focused on work that encourages real conversations across race, class and gender. In these times, this work is more important than ever. Pangea and artists of all backgrounds are creating work that animates and documents democracy through personal stories and cultural traditions from around the world.
Successful Campaign Sets Stage For Phase Two Theater Expansion
Pangea has deep roots in and a broad vision for the neighborhood. When we raise the $6 million needed for our home at 3020 Minnehaha Avenue, we will start on the Phase Two theater expansion. The expansion will be attached to our new home on adjacent property. It will use a biophilic design that rests lightly on the land and gives back to the community through solar, geothermal, and water reclamation systems. The expanded space will house a 200-seat theater, public space, and support functions for theater operations.
Join us in building Pangea’s new home
Thank you to the
McKnight Foundation
and Katherine Hayes
Leadership gifts totaling $2.5 million from the McKnight Foundation and individual donor Katherine Hayes are offered to inspire the community to make Pangea World Theater’s new home a reality by finishing the $6 million capital campaign.
Your gift will be matched!
Gifts of all sizes will be matched 1:1 until the $2.5 million match is met. Once these funds are raised, we will have the funds necessary to complete Phase I of our new home and establish reserves to ensure its ongoing maintenance.
$2,627,568 to go
$3,372,432 currently raised
To date, $3,372,432 has been raised toward this project, including the $2.5 million challenge gifts. We seek to complete this fundraising effort by December 2026 and complete renovations in 2027.
Make your gift now
Curious to learn more?
Please contact us to learn more about our plans for this vital new space.
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