Named after Hampton Roads businessmen, philanthropists, and brothers Steve and Art Sandler.

The Sandler Center also has two carpeted classrooms on the second floor equipped with movable tables, chairs, and podiums.

The Sandler Center Foundation partners with Virginia Arts Festival to underwrite performers such as Renee Fleming, Bernstein on Broadway, and Tony Bennett.

[5] Proceeds from Ynot Wednesdays,[6] an outdoor summer concert series, benefits the Sandler Center Foundation.

[7] In 2001, the Virginia Beach City Council began plans to build its own cultural center.