Opened in fall 2010, the Gaertner Performing Arts Center is a showcase for artistic talent and creative works, serving the community and the region. It serves as a world-class academic facility for students in The College of Fine Arts & Mass Communication.
Gaertner Performing Arts Center Features:
- 800-seat concert hall (right, top)
- 175-seat Recital hall (right, middle)
- 150-seat dance theatre (right, bottom)
- Outdoor performance space
- Dance studios
- Practice rooms
- Dressing rooms
- Audition areas
- Scene shop for set construction
- Costume shop
- More than 90,000 square feet of total space
Public Art in the Gaertner Performing Arts Center
The central lobby of the Gaertner Performing Arts Center also showcases original public art by internationally known artists and sculptors. Seven installations were commissioned for the building, including a magnificent hanging sculpture by well-known artist James Surls--an internationally known artist who is also an alumnus of Sam Houston State, Kathleen Ash, Jason Lawson, Joe Akers, Rebecca Finley, Tim Prentice and Charles Pebworth with additional work by Jesús Morales.
Upcoming Events
To view the extensive events calendar for this spectacular performance space and for the College of Fine Arts & Mass Communication in general, click here.
Contact Us
College of Fine Arts & Mass Communication
Dean's Office Staff
Mail Address:
College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication
Sam Houston State University
PO Box 2209
Huntsville, TX 77341
Physical Address:
Gaertner Performing Arts Center
College of Fine Arts and Mass Communication
1900 Avenue I; Suite 200
Huntsville, TX 77340
