Bloomington Center for the Arts

Hours of Operation

Starting September 8, 2020 and until further notice, Bloomington Center for the Arts will operate with the following hours:

• 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

• 2019-2020 Performance Series listings

• 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. 

1. By phone at 952-563-8575
2. Online at the Bloomington Box Office 
3. In person (Hours vary; Call 952-563-8575 for current hours)

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.

• Current exhibitions 
• Upcoming exhibitions

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.