801 Grant Avenue (at Memory Square Park)
Louisville CO 80027

If you have questions about an art show or theater performance that is happening at the Center for the Arts, please contact the arts organization that is hosting the event. The City of Louisville does not sell tickets or set hours for these shows and events. Links to our four resident arts groups can be found below:

• Louisville Cultural Council
• Louisville Art Association
• Coal Creek Theater of Louisville
• CenterStage Theater Company

The Louisville Center for the Arts hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts,  art shows, theatre productions, classes for adults and children, and meetings.

The building was built in 1894 as a two-room schoolhouse and is listed on the Louisville Register of Historic Places. Renovations help the building maintain its historic appearance while making the facility fully accessible.

If you have questions about an art or theater production that is in the Center for the Arts (including art shows, Coal Creek Theater Productions, and CenterStage Theater Productions), please contact the appropriate community group through the links above. 

Rental Information

To check availability and initiate a reservation, please visit https://libcal.louisvilleco.gov/reserve/artscenter.

Capacity

• The maximum capacity allowed in the Center for the Arts is 80 individuals, including staff, volunteers, and artists.

Rental Rates

• Minimum rental: 2 hours
• An additional half hour setup and half hour cleanup time is included at no additional charge
• Refunds: Full cost less $10 if cancelled more than 14 days prior. No refund if cancelled fewer than 14 days prior.
• Damage fees: $50 plus the cost of any damage for events with fewer than 50 people; $100 plus the cost of any damage for events with 50 or more people or with events with alcohol.

Food, Beverage, and Alcohol Policies

• Food is allowed. Renters may bring their own food or use a caterer of their choice
  • If food is served, it is the renter's responsibility to clean thoroughly and remove all trash to the dumpster behind the building following the event.
  • Please wipe all tables clean and clean up all spills.
• Alcohol is allowed under specific circumstances.
  • A Special Events Liquor Permit is required if the event is open to the public, regardless of whether alcohol is sold or given away. Permits are available online and at City Hall. Please allow a minimum of 45 days for processing. Please contact the City Liquor Licensing staff at (303) 335-4574 with any questions.
  • Private events, including private parties with a guest list and private events open only to current members of an organization or club, may sell or give away alcohol without a permit.

Facility Specifications:

The Arts Center has one multipurpose room (approximately 50'x25') and a lobby. There is a partial wall between the lobby and main room.

Rentals include use of:

Empty heading

• Tables and chairs. Exact numbers are not guaranteed, but are approximately:
  • 88 chairs
    • 60 with arms; 28 without
  • 15 - 6' rectangular tables
    • Tables are well-used; renters are encouraged to bring their own table linens
• Screen, projector, and speakers
  • Laptop and appropriate cables to connect to the system must be provided by the renter
  • Must arrange use in advance
• Digital piano
• Gallery-style artwork hanging system (requires renter-provided wires with hooks)
  • If you are hanging decorations, please use non-invasive tape that does not damage the paint. No nails or tacks are allowed.
• Kitchenette including a sink, disposal, and mini-fridge
  • Please consider bringing ice and coolers to keep items cool during your rental
  • Counter space is limited - consider preparing food trays in advance
•  2 ADA-accessible restrooms 
• Please note: there is no microphone/PA system available in this building
• The temperature is automatically set to be maintained within City of Louisville set points. Heating will automatically turn on or off as needed. 

When can I make a reservation?

Arts events are given priority use of the facility, and may be booked in July for the following calendar year. Available dates for private parties and non-arts activities are released to the public 120 days prior to rental. 

**Venue/event management and IT support is not included with this rental. Rental is for facility and equipment in its current condition. Internet speeds are limited, so please consider alternatives for streaming or broadcasting your event. You may be interested in checking out a mobile hotspot from the Louisville Public Library.

Current public health measures may impact public and private events at the Louisville Center for the Arts. The City protocol will follow current public health guidance at the time of the events, and is subject to change.