A New Cultural Hub
Impact
Transforming the iconic Aspen gem
By transforming this iconic Aspen gem into a lively community gathering place for cultural, educational, and special events, the Paul JAS Center is poised to become a vital, year-round hub for the community. Opening this Winter, the Center will bring new energy and connection to Aspen’s downtown core — a space designed to inspire creativity, collaboration, and celebration.
A creative hub for diverse musical performances, educational programs, and both public and private community gatherings
A unique Aspen Core venue for the community to connect and celebrate
Up to 300+ days and nights of annual activity
Flexible layouts to accommodate gatherings of 100 to 300 guests
A 600-square-foot terrace overlooking the Cooper Avenue Mall
A dramatic skylight that fills the room with natural light or can be blacked out when needed for performances
Community Space
A new heartbeat for the downtown core
Increased cultural and performance capacity in town
A unique, intimate venue that complements Aspen’s larger stages
A much-needed meeting and gathering place for the community
A space that impacts and serves generations to come
Enhanced vitality for Aspen’s core with 300+ days and nights of activity each year
Club
From supper club to nightclub – live jazz, blues, soul, funk & more
-A permanent, intimate, world-class 150-175 seat capacity venue for JAS Cafe performances, including jazz, blues, soul, world and other related forms of music
Classroom
A permanent, creative learning environment for students of all ages
-A space where students and adults can listen, learn, rehearse, experiment, debate, perform & exchange ideas
Studio
A studio for recording, teaching & broadcasting
The unique juxtaposition of a “live room” (The JAS Cafe) with an adjacent recording studio under one roof.
Events
A flexible event space for gatherings of 100 – 300 people
Ideal space for corporate, private, community and government meetings or gatherings, with full A/V Capabilities.