Louisa Arts Center

Facilities

The Arts Center is part of the New Town Hall complex.

Located approximately two blocks northeast of the center of town at the corner of Fredericksburg Avenue and School Street, the property is seen not only as a center for government, cultural and recreational activities but as a catalyst for change and revitalization of the town. Under the auspices of the Louisa Downtown Development Corporation, Inc., a non profit 501 c 3 organization, the Louisa Arts Center is being developed from the restoration and expansion of the school's original theater/ auditorium, two former classrooms and 1600 square feet of new construction.

THE LOUISA ARTS CENTER

Theater Auditorium

The 200-seat auditorium is being restored and updated with the latest technology for live performances and cinema. The purpose is to provide space for local and visiting artists to kindle the imagination. It will serve as a place where the community can meet for artistic, creative, educational, and entertainment endeavors. The Auditorium is dedicated to the promotion of diversity and cooperation among area arts, tourism, education, and entertainment related agencies and events. The 3500 square foot area includes two dressing rooms, a stage, a storage room, a mezzanine and a meeting room.

Corporate Meeting Room

Two meeting rooms/classrooms will serve the needs of residents, businesses and Town Officials alike. The corporate meeting room, approximately 1600 square feet of flexible use, will accommodate up to 75 people, will be wired for sound and will become the new Town Council meeting chambers. It will also be available to the public for meetings, art classes, seminars, lectures and events. This room will be restored to a modern, bright and spacious meeting room, while maintaining the look and feel of its former life as a classroom. The name and logo of lead corporate donors will be permanently placed in the Corporate Meeting Room.

Gallery Lobby and Kitchen

The Gallery /Lobby is 1600 square feet of new construction to the North side of the school building. This well-lit open space serves as the main entrance to the theater, town business offices, and conference room. Local artists can display their work here and guests can wait during intermission for performances in the auditorium. This important space offers the visitor the first impression of the building and creates a convenient entryway to all the building functions. A modern catering kitchen may be used for catering events in the auditorium as well as by the community.

Executive Conference Room

This classy executive meeting space next to the large community room is 240 square feet and is designed for small group discussions, art classes, and staff meetings. This airy meeting space with large windows may serve as a small conference space or classroom for up to 20 people.