October 2026
A.R.T. announces that the largest performance space will be named The Blavatnik Theater in recognition of a major gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, founded by businessman and philanthropist Sir Leonard Blavatnik (MBA ’89)
March 2026
A.R.T. is presented with the Harvard Square Business Association’s 2026 Cornerstone Award, a red brick from the “Pit” that will be incorporated into the building
October 2025
A.R.T. staff joined members of the design, construction, and project management teams to celebrate the topping off of the David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance
September 2025
Dr. Rob “Problak” Gibbs hosts workshops to spark ideas for the design of the 200-foot-long mural that will adorn the building
Summer 2025
Framing continues
March 2025
Mass timber mobilization and framing begins
November 2024
Steel reinforcement of fly tower begins
October 2024
Foundation is completed
June 2024
Ground is broken
March 2024
Site preparations begin, construction scrim erected
October 2023
Project approved by the Boston Planning & Development Agency
