Center for Fine and Performing Arts

The Center for Fine and Performing Arts opened in August 2003 at a cost of approximately $11 million as the final piece of the Galleria Complex.

The architecture of the 74,000-square-foot Center for Fine and Performing Arts complements its artistic academic programming. The building is sculptural in shape, with geometrical curves and cylindrical elements.

The main entrance opens into the Rotunda, which features a glassed, two-story circular staircase. The awe-inspiring “Owens Rings” is a suspended glass sculpture in the Rotunda, created by world-renowned artist Ray King of Philadelphia. The art features a series of six, tapered metal rings, which capture the abundant sunlight entering the Rotunda.

The 526-seat Mainstage Theatre is a venue that hosts student theatrical and musical productions as well as community performances and occasional national touring acts. The 50-seat Studio Theatre serves as a lecture hall, large ensemble rehearsal space, recital hall and black box theatre.

The performing and visual arts classrooms, practice rooms and studios offer students a creative environment to pursue their chosen field.

Upcoming Performances at the Center for Fine & Performing Arts

The Owens Community College CFPA is the home for fall and spring student theatre productions, and visiting musical artists.

Owens has a robust history of performing arts and invites students & community members to enjoy our performances.

Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery

The Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery is a 1,300-square-foot gallery that hosts exhibits representing a wide range of media and styles, from traditional art to interactive, multi-media installations.

The Gallery exhibits visual art from both Owens students and community members.

Click below to find out what’s happening at the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery.

Rent the Owens Center for Fine and Performing Arts for your event, performance or rehearsal

The Owens CFPA offers rental space throughout our facility. The Mainstage Theatre, Rotunda, Music Studio and Dance Studio are all available for rent.

Whatever performance or event you have planned, the CFPA is a great place to host.

For more rental information, click the link below.