Explore the spaces for rent at the Howard County Center for the Arts.
As a community arts venue, the Center has several spaces available to rent for arts-related classes, performances, and everything in between.
As a community arts venue, the Center has several spaces available to rent for arts-related classes, performances, and everything in between.
The community black box theatre is a 98-seat multi-purpose performance space located at the Center for the Arts. While the Arts Council does use the theatre for its own activities, it is primarily reserved as a rental facility for use by artists and arts groups; one-time or multiple performance dates are available.
The intimate setting and affordable fees make the theatre ideally suited for instrumental, dance or vocal recitals, small music ensembles or theatrical productions, and the spoken word. The theatre has a sprung dance floor and basic sound and lighting; a performance grand piano, two digital pianos, and an upright teaching piano are also available.
Maximum Capacity: 118
The Center’s three multipurpose classrooms are great places to hold lessons, workshops, rehearsals, or other arts activities for up to 25 people. The spaces are working studio classrooms with sinks, worktables, and flexible seating. A limited number of easels are available. There is no short or long-term storage available; program supplies must be provided by the renter.
Maximum Capacity: 25
The Center’s conference room is ideal for casual arts-related meetings and gatherings. Lined on one side by windows and on the opposite by glass display cases, this room has flexible table and seating options and, depending on the configuration, can accommodate up to 100 people. A portable room divider can be used for breakout sessions or to create a more intimate space.
Maximum Capacity: 150
The Center’s 918 sq ft dance studio features a sprung wood floor and marley, a mirrored wall, dance barres, and windows and skylights for ample natural light. The studio is available for dance classes and rehearsals, as well as compatible arts activities. Capacity varies by use.
Maximum Capacity: 50
PLEASE NOTE: The Rental Request Form should be submitted at least 8 weeks prior to the requested date.
If you are submitting a rental request with less than 8 weeks lead time, please email visitorservices@hocoarts.org as well to request that the process be expedited.
Rentals are not guaranteed until a contract has been issued, signed and submitted by the renter along with payment.