The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities is a multifaceted Art Center that is well known for the variety of performances of national and international acclaim that are hosted here all throughout the year. The Center is also dedicated to encouraging awareness and participation through the historical museum, the arts exhibits and the array of workshops it organizes, which cater to enthusiasts of all ages.
The amphitheatre is a popular venue and an acclaimed platform where a plethora of shows are held. Here, you can watch the most successful and timeless films in the history of cinema like Moonlight and Magnolias or even quirky comedies like the House of Blue Leaves. And if you happen to be here on a First Friday, you can even participate in a pre-show dinner or the 'Talk Back' which is a moderated conversation held after the show. The Children's Theatre Program performs before a 60,000 strong audience every year. With humorous and vibrant shows like Miss Nelson is Missing!' which include musical numbers and loads of entertainment, you can be sure that your little ones will have a whale of a time here.
The Center also houses a number of galleries which showcase the talents of local and national artists. Admission to the galleries is free of charge and you can visit any time between 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm on Saturday, 1 am to 5 pm on Sunday or even pop in during the intermission.
A variety of exhibitions are held here which include the Winter Pottery Sale, where you can expect to find exquisite sculptures to functional pottery. You can even plan ahead and visit on a Family Art Day where you and your family can avail of performance tickets, a backstage tour, a gallery or a museum tour and even a hands-on workshop! You can even sign up for one of their renowned classes with a choice of an impressive 600 courses. From the performing arts to dance, ceramics to humanities, you'll be left stupefied at the variety here... you don't even have to be a resident of Arvada to enroll.
The Gift shop houses jewelry, ceramics, paintings and educational toys that make excellent gift ideas. You can even arrange to host your corporate events or meetings at the Banquet Hall which spans over 9,300 square feet.
For further information and to download a study guide for the next performance you intend to catch, you can refer to the website http://www.arvadacenter.org . Enquiries can also be directed to (720) 898-7330
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
6901 Wadsworth Blvd.
Arvada, Colorado 80003-9985
