Ely's Historic State Theater - Nonprofit

Help Us Raise $250,000 in Matching Funds 

Welcome! These renderings are a first look at our multi-purpose lounge space and media lab renovation, which we hope to complete this year. These spaces will host Ely Film Festival registration and events, and offer year-round live music, open mic nights, dinners, movie nights, and more. 

The lounge and media lab will feature a classroom for our community programs, such as CinemaKidz, an afterschool program for 4th graders; a reservable meeting room; a third screen for first-run, recently released, and repertoire films; and a regional media lab for podcast and video production. As of early March 2024, we have raised almost $50,000. Please consider helping us match those funds.

Thank you for your support!

Dave Casey
Executive Director
Ely's Historic State Theater

Donations can be made at the concessions counter, online at givemn.org/organization/Elystatetheater, or by mailing a check to Ely's Historic State Theater, P.O. Box 34, Ely, MN 55731.

The mission of the nonprofit Ely’s Historic State Theater is to ignite imagination, foster connection, and celebrate the art of storytelling. Our vision is to cultivate a vibrant, healthy community by providing accessible and inclusive entertainment, educational experiences, and a welcoming gathering space for Ely and beyond.

THANK YOU!