Bloomington Center for the Arts

Bloomington Center for the Arts occupies the north end of the Bloomington Civic Plaza. The facility is utilized by eight resident art organizations, the City and the community for arts activities, City functions and private rentals.
Operating Details and COVID Safety Plan
Hours of Operation
As of January 11, 2021 and until further notice, Bloomington Center for the Arts will operate on the following schedule:
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Room Sizes and Capacity Limits
Following Minnesota’s Stay Safe Plan, until further notice, inside room capacity is limited to the following:
- Children’s Studio: 29’ x 23’ (4-5)
- Drawing Studio: 22’ x 26’ (4-5)
- Craft Studio: 22’ x 26’ (2-4)
- Painting Studio: 20’ x 43’ (6-8)
- Rehearsal Studio: 35’ x 30’ (10)
- Dance Studio: 38’ x 60’ (10)
- Black Box Dressing Room: 16’ x 14’ (2-3)
- Black Box Theater/Multi-Use Space: 45’ x 41’ (10 people, or if theater setup, 25% occupancy--approx. 20-30 seats)
- Schneider Theater: (25% occupancy--approx. 80-85 seats)
- Lobby Area: (30-40)
Outdoor spaces will be assessed on case-by-case basis.
COVID Safety and Preparedness Plan
For full details on how we will keep guests and staff safe, download the BCA COVID-19 Safety and Preparedness Plan.
Bloomington Box Office
Performance Series
Rental Information
The Center for the Arts includes two theaters, two galleries, dance studio and rehearsal spaces, art classrooms and offices for the facility's nine resident arts organizations.
Three ways to buy tickets
- By phone at 952-563-8575
- Online at the Bloomington Box Office
- In person (Hours vary; Call 952-563-8575 for current hours)
Resident arts organizations
Organization |
Phone |
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952-563-8572 |
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952-563-8575 | |
952-563-8567 |
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952-563-8582 |
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952-563-8573 |
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952-563-8562 |
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952-563-8583 |
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952-563-8582 |
Galleries
Artistry presents exhibitions in the Inez Greenburg Gallery and the Atrium Gallery at the north end of Bloomington Civic Plaza.
The Inez Greenberg Gallery typically features group shows, and site-specific art installations. The Atrium Gallery hosts smaller exhibits, often by a solo artist.
Accessibility: Bloomington Center for the Arts is accessible for individuals with disabilities.
Pets: No animals are allowed (excepting service animals for people with disabilities).
Smoking: Bloomington Center for the Arts is a nonsmoking facility. Smoking on the grounds is permitted only in designated areas.
Art Center mural: During the summer of 2007, mural artist Erik Pearson painted a 2,500-square-foot mural that wraps around the northeast corner of the Center for the Arts building's exterior.