RENT THE CENTER

Host your next event in our newly remodeled space! The Center for the Arts offers a variety of spaces and rental packages.

Book your next Concert, Theater Production, Meeting, Film Screening, Book Signing, or Private Parties today.

Gather in our modern art gallery adjacent to the full bar and commercial prep kitchen, stage a show in our black box theater, or convene in our state of the art auditorium with flexible seating to comfortably accommodate over 220 banquet guests, 507 guests in theater seating, or up to 750 for a standing room only event. Impress every guest with state-of-the-art LED lights, a brand new Meyer Sound system, and art deco inspired design throughout the newly renovated Center!

Available Spaces

Marisa Funk Theater

Our 507-seat theater has become Grass Valley’s premier venue for the performing arts. The stage is expanded to over 1,800 square feet for music, theater and dance presentations.

A brand new Meyer Sound system and theater lights are permanently installed. The room features raked theater seating and a 1500 square foot maple dance floor.

This multipurpose venue is available for concerts, dances, seminars, festivals, workshops, trade shows and exhibitions. Rental packages include access to private green rooms for up to 20.

Venue Info

Capacity: 507 Fully Seated, 750 Standing, 224 Banquet
Area: 507 Fully Seated, 750 Standing, 224 Banquet
Seating: 507 Fully Seated, 750 Standing, 224 Banquet

Off Center Stage

Our professionally equipped studio theater located at the back of our building at 315 Richardson Street offers an intimate space suitable for a wide variety of performances and events.

The Off-Center Stage features it’s own separate performance space, lobby/bar, and green room.

Venue Info

Capacity: 50-120
Area: 50-120
Seating: 50-120

Kerby Lobby & Gallery

This aesthetically pleasing entrance to the theater and gallery displays works by local artists year-round.

The gallery also serves as an intimate venue for meetings, artist receptions, literary and dramatic readings. The space includes a concessions area and no-host bar.

Gallery Info

Capacity: 120
Area: 120
Seating: 120

The Granucci Gallery

Gallery Info

  • Free to the public
  • Hours:
    • Tuesday - Friday, 12pm - 4pm
  • Hangable Wall Space: 1,556 sq. ft. | Plywood-backed Walls
  • Contact: Gallery Manager, gallery@thecenterforthearts.org