Belt Performing Arts Center

Presenting Live Performing Arts

in Rural Central Montana

Mission

We exist to inspire audiences of all ages through the power of live performance—rooting our work in youth involvement and a lasting commitment to community connection.

What We Do

We bring world-class musicians and performers to our historic stage, offering our community diverse and unforgettable artistic experiences.

Music Education Outreach

We connect students with professional artists through hands-on programs that ignite creativity and bring the creative process to life.

Youth Theater

We build literacy, confidence, and creative expression in students through the study and performance of dramatic works, including Shakespeare.

Historic Preservation

We steward the landmark Knights of Pythias building, keeping this beloved cultural treasure alive as a vibrant community gathering place.

The Belt Performing Arts Center is where our community gathers, connects, and is moved by the transformative power of live performance.

Board of Directors

Our volunteer Board of Directors draws from public service, education, business, and the arts—united by a shared dedication to the historic theater's future and the community it serves.

President

James Olson

Former Mayor of Belt; Retired Federal Contracting Officer; USAF Veteran

Vice President

Kevin Hollingworth

Vice President of IT & Facilities, Montana Credit Union

Treasurer

Jo Ann Dullum

Retired GIS Specialist & Data Manager, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Secretary

Amy Olson

Retired Federal Contracting Officer; USAF Veteran

Director

Dave Anderson

Owner/Operator, Otter Creek Cattle

Director

April Wells

Director of Maintenance, Belt Public Schools

Director

Jake Blaine

Real Estate Broker; Professional Musician

Arts & Ed Director

Jeff Ross

Former Director, University of Montana English Teaching Program

Facility Liaison

Steve Keaster

Contractor/Builder, Keaster Construction