Rental
The Clark State Performing Arts Center offers excellent facilities to accommodate many types of events. Our professional and experienced staff are available to answer your questions. Below you will find general rental information, as well as questions to help you determine which of our spaces is right for your event. Please contact the house operations manager to discuss your event.
Let's find the perfect space for your event!
What type of event are you planning?
Whether you're hosting a performance, celebration or corporate gathering, our venues offer versatile spaces and experienced staff to help bring your event to life.
- Performances, Recitals and Lectures
If you are planning a performance, recital, lecture or similar event, the Performing Arts Center offers two exceptional venues to meet your needs: Kuss Auditorium, with seating for 1,500 guests, and the intimate Turner Studio Theatre, which seats 200. For additional information, please contact the house operations manager at 937-328-6082.
- Receptions, Banquets and Special Events
For wedding receptions, banquets, proms, reunions and other special occasions, the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center provides an elegant and flexible setting. Please contact the conference services director at 937-328-6066 for more information.
Concessions and Beverage Service
Clark State College holds a D5 liquor license for the Performing Arts Center and Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center, allowing the sale of beer, wine and liquor during most events; alcohol sales are not permitted on Sundays. Concessions also offer a variety of snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. Food and beverages purchased from concessions are permitted inside the theatres; however, outside food and beverages and glass bottles are prohibited.
Nonprofit or Commercial Status
Your organization’s nonprofit or commercial status helps determine estimated rental expenses associated with your event. Proof of nonprofit status is required at the time of booking.
Ticketing Services
Our Ticket Office provides a variety of ticketing services, including convenient online sales through eTix. For ticketing information and pricing details, please contact the ticket office operations manager at 937-328-3875.
Catering Information
If catering services are needed for your event, you may select from the caterers included on the Clark State approved caterers list. Outside caterers not included on the approved list are not permitted.
Clark State Conference Services
In addition to the Performing Arts Center, Clark State College offers a variety of beautiful conference and meeting spaces across its Springfield campuses. Learn more about available meeting and event spaces through Clark State Conference Services.
Rental Spaces
Kuss Auditorium
The state-of-the-art theatre seats approximately 1,500 with orchestra, mezzanine and balcony levels, including two levels of private box seating. The Kuss Auditorium is an ideal venue for concerts, community events and large corporate business lectures.
Turner Studio Theatre
This black box theatre is a 200-seat studio theatre that offers an optimal setting for smaller dramatic productions, rehearsals, recitals, luncheons, lectures and academic instruction. The lobby of the Turner Theatre may be used as a reception area.
Hall of Honor
This elegantly furnished conference room/board room seats 16. A large conference table is at the heart of this room. Ideal for small parties, art shows and small receptions.
Davidson Grand Lobby
Our spacious grand lobby is the ideal for intimate parties, art shows and small receptions.
Community Rooms
Our Albert A. Salerno Educational wing is home to several community rooms. These rooms are equipped with operable walls that can enlarge or decrease the size of the area. Ideal for small workshops, art shows and small receptions.
Rates and Reservations
Rental Rates
Rental rates are applied to the Kuss Auditorium, the Turner Studio Theatre, the Hall of Honor and other areas in our facility. Miscellaneous or additional costs can be estimated based upon your event needs. Please contact our House Operations Manager to receive up-to-date rental rates. *Rates are subject to change.
*All rates are based on an eight-hour (8-hour) day. Rental rates do not include hourly labor (campus police, staff, box office, front of house), piano tunings, custodial, extra hourly usage (over eight hours), equipment and other event-related charges.
Reserving Your Space
We reserve our facility one year in advance. Fifty percent (50%) deposit is required/due with signed contract. We require a minimum of 60 days confirmation in advance of your event. The Performing Arts Center is not available for rental during the months of July and August. You will need to contact the house operations manager for specific details on availability.
Questions? We're here to help!
Maggie Cooper House Operations Manager