Persevering in the face of challenges is part of our DNA — a two-decade quest for a site, a fundraising campaign interrupted by the Great Recession, and construction stalled by a state budget crisis. In the face of adversity, the Valley Performing Arts Center was born from tenacity. CSUN’s commitment was the game-changer, followed by support from County and State public leaders; Valley citizens and philanthropists joined the cause, and Younes and Soraya Nazarian secured a vision for the future.

As we approach our 10th anniversary on January 29th, take a side-by-side look at the building of The Soraya — from construction to curtain call. Designed by HGA Architects and Engineers with lead design architect Kara Hill. 

Jean and David Fleming Grand Staircase (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

Jean and David Fleming Grand Staircase (Photo: Luis Luque)

Courtyard (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

Courtyard (Photo: Luis Luque)

Great Hall - Seating (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

Great Hall - Seating (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

Great Hall - Lobby (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

Great Hall - Lobby (Photo: Luis Luque)

The Soraya - Courtyard (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

The Soraya - Courtyard (Photo: Luis Luque)

The Soraya (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

The Soraya (Photo: Lee Choo)

The Soraya (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

The Soraya (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

Great Hall - Seating (Construction) (Photo: Courtesy of CSUN)

Great Hall - Seating (Photo: Luis Luque)

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