Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
The Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
Our Journey
The Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts represents a 40-year collaboration among ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, the City of Macomb, and the State of Illinois. With the support of students, alumni, and the Western Illinois region, the Goldfarb Center has grown from idea to reality with a $119 million investment from the State of Illinois.
The facility features 100,000 square feet of designed and dedicated space for teaching and learning, rehearsal, and performance in Theatre, Music, and Dance.
As we open the doors, we look forward to welcoming new and returning students, artists of professional caliber, friends, supporters, and audiences from throughout the region.
Our Mission
The Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts supports the academic mission and artistic programs at Western Illinois University. The Goldfarb Center serves as a cultural and performing arts destination for the campus, the City of Macomb, and the entire Western Illinois region.
Interim Director
Mick Cumbie
Interim Director, Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
201 Goldfarb Center | 571 N. Western Avenue
Macomb, IL 61455
Telephone: (309) 298-2862
Email:
m-cumbie@wiu.edu
Mick Cumbie, Interim Director of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts served as a fundraiser at Western Illinois University, the University of Georgia, and the College of Coastal Georgia. His experience also includes serving as interim chief executive officer for the YMCA of McDonough County.
Prior to work in higher education, he served for 24 years in the US Army in a variety of assignments in the US, Europe, and the Middle East culminating as chair of the Military Science Department at @ 2026 ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ from 2001 until his military retirement in 2006.
Our Staff
| Name | Title | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Mick Cumbie | Interim Director | M-Cumbie@wiu.edu |
| Todd Meyers | Technical Director | TW-Meyers@wiu.edu |
| Alejandro Solis | Assistant Technical Director | A-Solis4@wiu.edu |
| Noelle Lindem | Office Manager | AN-Lindem@wiu.edu |
Support Staff
| Name | Title | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Downing | Director of Development | PG-Downing@wiu.edu |
Our Arts Leadership Graduate Program Student Support
Contact Us
Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts
571 N. Western Ave,
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-1000
Email:
goldfarbcenter@wiu.edu
General Inquiry
Mick Cumbie, Interim Director
Email:
M-Cumbie@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 298-2862
Giving
Patrick G. Downing, Director of Development
Alumni House 205, 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Riverfront Hall 234, 3300 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
Email:
PG-Downing@wiu.edu
Phone: (309) 298-5320
How to Get Involved
Be part of the Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts. Whether you would like to volunteer your time or stay connected with the latest news and events, there are many ways to get involved and support the arts at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ.
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