What is Inside?
WHAT IS INSIDE?
THE SUE E. TROTTER THEATER –
This 200 seat black box theater is dedicated to the memory of the early Arts Council organizer and supporter, Sue E. Trotter. It is a state of the art theater space which has so far been used for performances by local and touring artists, community theater shows, dances, parties, wedding receptions, fashion shows, theater classes, and more. A complete season of plays by the Athens Community Theater will begin there in Fall 2006.
EXHIBITS -
The Arts Center features two galleries available for rotating exhibits. You may see everything from local student art to traveling exhibitions curated by professionals in their field. Exhibition art is often offered for sale as well.
CLASSES –
The Arts Center uses all of its programming and exhibit space as settings for a variety of art classes, including watercolor, drawing, pottery, scrapbooking, jewelry making, theater, and more – for all ages.
THE ART MARKET –
The Arts Center offers the only local retail space dedicated to the sale of local and regional arts and crafts. Artists who are approved for participation offer their work for sale on consignment with a percentage of sales going to The Arts Center. The display rotates frequently and features pottery, casual and fine jewelry, metal sculpture, fused and painted glass, fiber, woodworking, photography, original art and prints, handspun yarns, note cards, soaps, scarves, clocks – to name a few of the many offerings. The Art Market also has an assortment of kids’ art activity kits and gifts.
RENTALS -
THE ARTS CENTER is available for rent throughout the year. The exhibit room can accommodate up to 40 seated at tables; 75 for theater seating, for dinners, receptions, or meetings. A fully equipped staging kitchen is available. The crafts classroom can accommodate approximately 20 people at craft tables. The Sue E. Trotter Theater can accommodate approximately 150 seated at tables and 175-200 in theater seating. The theater is a great venue for receptions, parties, dinners, meetings, and performances.
For more information on all programs and opportunities at The Arts Center, call (423)745-8781. You may sign up for our mailing list to receive up to date information on all programs of the Athens Area Council for the Arts.
