Crested Butte Center for the Arts

Spectacular dance. Side-splitting comedy. Cutting political satire.
Big names and “up-and-comers” in American contemporary music.
Everything you have come to expect from us through the years!

The mission of the Center for the Arts is to enrich and expand community participation in the arts and for 17 years we’ve been focused on doing just that. Whether it’s our Alpenglow Concerts, Winter Season or any number of our Center Productions, you know we strive to expand your horizons, challenge your mind, and of course, thoroughly entertain you.

While our venue may be small, our line up is unexpectedly grand. The performers and patrons agree, the Center has become known as a “little jewel” in a charming historic district surrounded by awe inspiring natural beauty.

We hope you agree that our intimate setting combined with this world class line-up offers an unparalleled experience right here in Crested Butte.

Are you interested in renting the Center for a special event or meeting?

The Center for the Arts Crested Butte offers a theater, stage, lobby for receptions, an exhibition gallery, a tented outdoor stage, and two dressing rooms. Whether your needs include a PowerPoint presentation, a musical venue, or a film premier, our venue and staff can help you fulfill your objectives.

Our theater accommodates 215 patrons with seats on risers. The stage is 25’ x 21’ with draperies and a 12’ x 16’ screen for projection. Projectors include a mounted Sony VPH-1251 (3000 ANSI lumens), and a portable Eiki LC-X60 (4000 ANSI lumens) for PowerPoint presentations. DVD, CD and VHS players are available. Stage lighting is available through 84 lighting instruments controlled through an ETC Microvision FX console. The sound system is a three-way J.B.L. system with house, fill and monitor speakers. Detailed technical specifications are available, and the Center can provide trained sound, lighting and projection technicians to operate the systems.

A bar area is available in the lobby and the Center holds a Colorado liquor license in good standing; arrangements may be made to operate the bar with Center bartenders. The lobby area is 762 sq.ft.(occupancy 110) and the gallery area is 435 sq.ft.(occupancy 35).

The outdoor stage is 30’ x 40’ and is adjacent to the Center. Although the stage is rented from the Center, use of the stage and the soccer field which provides a seating area for the outdoor stage, must be approved by the Town Director of Parks & Recreation and the Crested Butte Town Council. The Center can provide you with information on how to apply for the Special Events Permit for the outdoor stage.

Call Ashleigh Garmon, Program Manager, 970.349.7487, ext. 1, for rates and additional information regarding renting the Center for the Arts.