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Downtown Arts Center

Downtown Arts Center

141 E. Main St., Lexington, KY, 40507
(859) 225-0370
Downtown Arts Center

On March 1, 2002 the Embry-Lowenthal Building was reopened as the newly renovated Downtown Arts Center. The Main Street Arts Center is owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and managed by LexArts (formerly the Lexington Arts & Cultural Council). The Downtown Arts Center subleases office space and is available for per-use rental by LexArts Member Groups, non-profit organizations, and private groups and individuals.read more

On March 1, 2002 the Embry-Lowenthal Building was reopened as the newly renovated Downtown Arts Center. The Main Street Arts Center is owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and managed by LexArts (formerly the Lexington Arts & Cultural Council). The Downtown Arts Center subleases office space and is available for per-use rental by LexArts Member Groups, non-profit organizations, and private groups and individuals.

The Downtown Arts Center is home to 2 distinct organizations:

* LexArts
* The Ann Tower Gallery

The first floor of the Downtown Arts Center houses the Performance Theater, Alfalfa's Restaurant, and the lower level of the Ann Tower Gallery. The Performance Theater is a 250-seat contemporary "Black Box" theater with flexible seating. This theater is equipped with state of the art lighting and sound capabilities. Users of the theater are also provided with access to two dressing rooms, a green room, a backstage area, and loading dock.

The second floor of the facility includes the SKO Gallery and a Rehearsal Room, and the facility's administrative offices. The Rehearsal Room is primarily used for rehearsals in conjunction with the Performance Theater. It doubles as an alternative performance space. The second level of the Ann Tower Gallery is also housed on this floor.

Tags: theater, dac
Neighborhood: Downtown Lexington
Hours: * Downtown Arts Center * Lexington Chamber Chorale * Studio Players * American Spiritual Ensemble * Kentucky Magic Dinner Theater * The Lexington Ballet * BCTC Theatre Department Box Office LexArts Box Office Downtown
Related Locations: Ann Tower Gallery
Accessible to persons with disabilities.
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Creator: lesliebeatty

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141 E. Main St., Lexington, KY, 40507
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