Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts

Fond du Lac, United States

4.5

Open now

2 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 920-921-5410
Website:
www.thelmaarts.org
Address:
51 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes
Good for Groups
Yes
Good For Dancing
Yes
Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Fond du Lac) 1:13 PM Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Business hours

Monday –
Tuesday –
Wednesday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts (THELMA) is a premier venue providing the community with unprecedented access to arts and entertainment, and a unique destination for weddings and corporate gatherings. Named for a woman with a classic style and an affinity for her community, this vital amenity is the cornerstone of the Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

A former Masonic Temple renovated and expanded in 2013 includes a new two-​level art gallery that gives a nod to an exciting future and is the perfect backdrop for high-​profile art exhibits. THELMA is an impressive feature in the heart of the city’s downtown with majestic pillars, a grand staircase, and the perfect blend of the historic and the modern. You will want to visit again and again whether it’s relaxing on the spacious outdoor plaza, watching a film, listening to an intimate concert in The Great Hall or attending a major concert in the street.

History

Established in 2013.

History:

1906 — The Masonic Temple is built on the corner of Sheboygan and Marr Streets.

1994 — With the help of the Fond du Lac Area Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board, Fond du Lac became one of 40 Wisconsin cities to establish a community arts agency — The Fond du Lac Arts Council.

1995 — The Fond du Lac Arts Council purchases the former Masonic Temple for office space as well as a community arts center.

2000 — Following a successful capital campaign and renovation, The Fond du Lac Arts Center was renamed Windhover Center for the Arts to honor the generosity of Harry Quadracci and Quad Graphics charitable arm, The Windhover Foundation.

2000 – 2012 — Known as «your home for the arts» in Fond du Lac, Windhover Center hosted over 200 events a year. Favorite programming included: Windhover Wednesday, Big Band Tuesdays, Foot of the Lake Poetry Collective, Fond du Lac Children’s Chorale, and Searl Pickett Classical Music Series.

2007 — Windhover Center welcomed a new

Meet the Manager

Jacqui C.

Manager

Jacqui Corsi, Professional Certified Marketer

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2 reviews of Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts

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Place rating: 4
Verona, WI
My wife and I had a wedding reception at Thelma on June 20, 2015.
Thelma is a beautiful venue, with plenty of space. I worked primarily with Jessica and Jacqui during the selection of Thelma as a venue, and during the planning leading up to our day. Both were great to work with, quickly replying to emails and phone calls and making sure that details were accounted for.
We reserved the Fountain City Room, the Gallery, and the Café 1906 room. Since we weren’t planning to use the Café 1906 until the end of the evening, Thelma worked with us so that we would be able to pay hourly for 2 hours, rather than for the full day.
On the day of our event, there was some confusion about when we would have access to the building. Thelma employees were under the impression that we would not need the space, while my friends and family were briefly stuck outside of the doors attempting to help set up. Fortunately we were able to get in, and Thelma staff stuck around to make sure that we would have access for the remainder of the day. Thelma later apologized for the misunderstanding, however I did not feel that Thelma was eager to help resolve the issue on the day of the event. After some discussion, everything turned out fine and Thelma staff were helpful leading up to our reception. I believe Thelma is currently in the process of rewriting the contract they provide for such events due to this miscommunication.
Brendan was extremely helpful on the day of our event, asking us great questions early on to ensure the event went as smoothly as possible. The bartenders were quick and friendly, and make sure that we had everything of ours gathered as we were leaving.
Overall our experience was very good, and I would recommend Thelma if you are looking for a Venue in Fond du Lac.
Other Information:
* We had difficulty booking Fond du Lac hotels, as there were other events in the area. Be sure to reserve early on!
* DJ: A Personal Touch DJ
* Catering: Vintage Catering
* Cake: Cakes While U Wait (Pewaukee)
* Hotel: Retlaw — worked well, but guests booking later weren’t able to get a room due to other events
Place rating: 5
Oak Park, IL
We recently had our wedding reception at the Thelma, and it was fantastic! The staff, specifically Jacqui and Jennifer, were exceptionally helpful and knowledgeable throughout the months of planning. The venue itself is completely gorgeous. Our guests were delighted as they strolled through the gallery and got to enjoy all the Thelma has to offer. Everything was stunning, and the day went without a single hiccup.
Even two weeks after the wedding, we’re still fielding calls, texts, and e-​mails from guests who keep gushing about the amazing time they had. The Thelma is part of that, and we are extremely happy with our experience. Yay Thelma!