Fast Facts

Highlights

  • Since opening in 1996, the Rialto boasts over 400,000 visitors
  • Patrons and visitors to the Rialto represent the widest range of populations, demographics and economic backgrounds of any local arts organization
  • The Rialto has hosted the Atlanta premiere of more than 20 artists, including: the Buena Vista Social Club, Cristina Branco, Les Percussions de Guinee, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Eos Orchestra, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Ira Glass, Vera Bila and Kale, Patti LuPone, Mickey Hart, Compania Espanola de Antonio Marquez, Twyla Tharp Dance and Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan
  • The Rialto has also hosted several World Premieres, including Urban Bush Women's "Soul Deep"

Rialto Series

  • The Rialto Series presents a 22-show season featuring the best of national and international jazz, world music, dance and cabaret
  • The 2002-2003 season marked the highest number of subscribers in Rialto history, a 41% increase over 2001-2002 and 69% increase since 1998
  • More than 14,000 people annually attend the Rialto Series
  • 2002-2003 boasted 5 sold-out shows to diverse crowds, including Herbie Hancock, Les Percussions de Guinee, Paco Pena: Flamenco in Concert, Bobby McFerrin and the Afro-Cuban All Stars
  • Rialto Series subscribers have an average income of at least $50,000
  • Rialto Series subscribers reside in all areas of Atlanta , including Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, Viriginia-Highlands, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Decatur, Little Five Points, as well as outside the Perimeter in all directions

Rental Activities

  • Rental income of the Rialto reaches over $120,000 annually
  • The Rialto has more than 55 different clients annually; including community churches, Fortune 500 companies, Georgia State University schools and departments, national and local performing groups and private receptions
  • The Rialto is rented approximately 220 days of the year; plus multiple same-day rentals
  • Sample rental clients include: Blackfilm.com, WSB-TV, Kenny Leon's True Colors Theatre Company, Cigna, Saturn, Big Chicken Chorus, Marriott Hotels, Atlanta Film Festival, National Black Arts Festival and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Georgia State University

  • Annual enrollment is over 27,000 students from 50 states and 145 countries
  • 35.5% are minority (25.6% African-American, 7.1% Asian-American, 2.5% Hispanic/Latino)
  • Average age of the student is 27; Undergraduate = 25, Graduate = 32
  • Georgia State University is 2 nd largest school in University System of Georgia
  • Total economic impact of Georgia State University is more than $3 million daily
  • More than 200 corporations and businesses employ 25 or more Georgia State alumni

 
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Finance and Administration Rialto Center for the Performing Arts at Georgia State Univeristy Administrative Offices: 404-651-1234, Box Office: 404-651-4727