The Thousand Islands Performing Arts Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and management of the 450-seat Clayton Opera House as a leading cultural institution in the Thousand Islands region. The Clayton Opera House, a nationally registered historic place, is a stately brick structure overlooking the St. Lawrence River in downtown Clayton. The Opera House has served as an important hub for cultural and community events for over a century. With a $3,275,000 renovation in 2007, the two-story performance hall and third floor ballroom were returned to their original luster. As the performance center of the Thousand Islands, the Clayton Opera House is a magnet for thousands of visitors every year, both audiences at performances of nationally acclaimed artists and attendees at community events and private celebrations. The revived Clayton Opera House has helped promote greater economic activity in this beautiful region and is an important source of local pride.Mission Statement
To foster appreciation of the performing arts in the Thousand Islands region by
offering and promoting outstanding performances and events.
