The Schwartz Center for the Arts is closing its doors in Dover at the end of this month.
It’s been in operation for 17 years.
Tracey Miller, president of the center, told the Wilmington News Journal that while sales have been up not enough money has been coming in to keep it open.
Factors in the decision range from the upkeep of the 555 seat theater to potential funding cuts in the arts and education.
The paper reports that in May of last year the Delaware State University and Wesley College had told the center they would not be providing any further financial assistance after June 30th.
That amounted to one-sixth of the center’s funding.
