The
Corvallis Arts Center building is on the national historic registry.
Originally built in 1989 as an Episcopalian church, the architectural
style is known as "Carpenter Gothic." The cross beams
and the arches are the reverse of a railroad bridge, reflecting
the background of the architect who was a railroad engineer.
The architect donated his services and a great deal of the building
was salvaged from an old school. Perhaps due to this unique
architecture, the Main Gallery has excellent acoustics, making
it ideal for performances and presentations.
The building has a unique charm,
a blend of its striking architectural features, the artwork
displayed in our two galleries, and the spirit of volunteerism
and service to the community that is an integral part of its
history and an ongoing tradition.
The facility is available for
rental outside of our normal office/gallery hours (M-F 9 am
- 5pm; Sat 12 - 5pm) and other Arts Center-sponsored receptions
and programs. Accordingly, renting the facility is subject to
its availability and to activities consistent with the mission
and goals of The Arts Center.
The
capacity of the facility is as follows:
| Main
Gallery |
Seats
80 |
maximum
standing room can accommodate 100 |
| Education
Room |
Seats
15 comfortably with tables
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| Dance
Studio |
Accommodates
classes up to 20 |
generally
used for CAC tap dance classes. Floor created originally
for ballet classes; excellent for dance/movement. |
| Ceramics
Studio |
Accommodates
10-15 students |
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The
Main Gallery of the Corvallis Arts Center provides an intimate
and pleasing environment for your event or gathering. In addition
to the unique ambiance of the facility, the Arts Center Plaza
and Central Park are located outside our doors. Be sure to
come by and consider our facility when you are planning your
next event.
Please contact Hester Coucke
for more details, 754-1551 or hester@theartscenter.net.
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