The historic Paramount Center for the Arts is Central Minnesota’s home for arts and entertainment. The Paramount’s iconic marquee anchors the arts district on St. Germain Street and has been a symbol of the community’s cultural life for over 100 years. The Paramount’s 804-seat theatre is home to a wide variety of community and professional performances and the active Visual Arts Center offers classes and exhibitions  in a wide range of genres. The Paramount’s outreach department works with artists, schools and community organizations to bring the arts into Central Minnesota’s life.