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131 East Walnut Street
Portland, IN 47371

Telephone: 260-726-4809

Toll-free: 866-539-9911
Fax: 260-726-2081

 

Hours (September through May)
Monday–Friday 10 a.m.– 9 p.m.

Summer Hours (June through August)
Monday–Friday  9 a.m.–6 p.m.
  

 

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Arts Place is the premier community arts facility of our region. The center houses the main offices of Arts Place, Inc. With the opening of an expanded campus in 2000, the Portland center grew to include a 21,000 sq. ft. arts center, an outdoor plaza, an arts park, a gas kiln, and parking lots. Within the center itself stands Hall-Moser Theatre, Galleries, Goodrich Hall, visual arts and music studios, and meeting rooms Click here to view the facility brochure.

Hall-Moser Theatre

Arts Place houses a 285-seat theatre with superior acoustics, excellent lighting, and a state-of-the-art sound system. The theatre is complimented by a large supporting space that includes an assembly area, rehearsal room, stage shop, and dressing rooms. Programming for the theatre includes Arts Place's own performance series, productions by two local community theatre companies, and presentations by a number of other area organizations.

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Galleries

The new facility features over 1,500 sq. ft. of exhibit space, including the Hugh N. Ronald Gallery, Gallery East, and Gallery West. Exhibits change every six to eight weeks. Our Exhibits Program focuses on the work of living Midwestern Artists. In odd-numbered years, the Harvest Biennial Regional Exhibition attracts artists from a five-state area. Other exhibits include interpretive shows and an annual student exhibit.  Click here to see the 2011 Exhibit Schedule.

Goodrich Hall

This large lobby showcases the stunning tile relief mural, Landscape's Legacy. The 1,800 sq. ft. room provides an ideal location for receptions and dinners.

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Studios

Educational programming is the cornerstone of Arts Place. Reflecting our priorities, the facility includes six music studios, a rehearsal room, two large visual arts studios, a kiln building with a 3,000-pound gas kiln, and an outdoor demonstration space.

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Meeting Rooms

While Arts Place is designed as an arts facility, it is also makes an excellent location for meetings and conferences. Goodrich Hall can seat up to 200 for dinner. In addition, Hall-Moser Theatre is an excellent space for lectures and audio-visual presentations. Additional meeting rooms allow a group to conduct up to five simultaneous workshops or breakout sessions. Ample parking is available in close proximity to Arts Place, with convenient drop-off and loading zones.

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Driving Directions

 

From the north: US 27 South straight to Portland. Upon entering city limits of Portland, US 27 becomes Meridian Street. Continue into downtown and turn left onto Walnut Street. Arts Place is at the end of the first block on right.

From the east: State Road 26 West straight to Portland. Upon entering city limits of Portland, SR 26 becomes Water Street. At intersection of Water Street and Meridian Street (US 27) turn right and continue north for two blocks. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Arts Place is at the end of the first block on the right.

From the southwest (Indianapolis, Indiana): I-69 North to Muncie exit 34. Turn right onto State Road 67 North. Follow SR 67 to Portland exit, turn right. Continue on 67 for about 30 miles. Upon entering Portland city limits SR 67 becomes Votaw Street. At intersection of Votaw Street and Meridian Street (US 27) turn right and continue south. Turn left onto Walnut Street. Arts Place is at the end of the first block on the right.

From the south (Richmond, Indiana): I-70 to US 27 North. Follow US 27 north for about 45 miles. Upon entering Portland city limits US 27 becomes Meridian Street. Continue straight into Portland. Turn right onto Walnut Street. Arts Place is at the end of the first block on the right.

From the west: State Road 26 East to Portland. Upon entering Portland city limits SR 26 joins SR 67 and becomes Votaw Street. At intersection of Votaw Street and Meridian Street (US 27) turn right and continue south. Turn left onto Walnut Street. Arts Place is at the end of the first block on the right.

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