Bucksbaum Center for the Arts
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The Bucksbaum Center for the Arts is part of Grinnell College
, located in Grinnell, Iowa
. The center was completed in May 1999, and actually contains the old Fine Arts complex. The center was designed by renowned architect César Pelli
.
The facilities include:
Grinnell College
Grinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, U.S. known for its strong tradition of social activism. It was founded in 1846, when a group of pioneer New England Congregationalists established the Trustees of Iowa College....
, located in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell is a city in Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9,218 at the 2010 census. Grinnell was named after Josiah Bushnell Grinnell and is the home of Grinnell College.- History :...
. The center was completed in May 1999, and actually contains the old Fine Arts complex. The center was designed by renowned architect César Pelli
César Pelli
César Pelli is an Argentine architect known for designing some of the world's tallest buildings and other major urban landmarks. In 1991, the American Institute of Architects listed Pelli among the ten most influential living American architects...
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- Faulconer Gallery - A 7420 square feet (689.3 m²) gallery space that houses the college's Permanent Collection as well as traveling exhibitions. The gallery is named for donors Vernon and Amy Faulconer.
- The Sebring-Lewis Recital Hall - A 4050 square feet (376.3 m²) concert hall.
- The Flanagan Studio Theatre - A 2000 square feet (185.8 m²) theatre (formerly the Arena Stage), named for Federal Theatre ProjectFederal Theatre ProjectThe Federal Theatre Project was a New Deal project to fund theatre and other live artistic performances in the United States during the Great Depression. It was one of five Federal One projects sponsored by the Works Progress Administration...
director and 1911 GrinnellGrinnell CollegeGrinnell College is a private liberal arts college in Grinnell, Iowa, U.S. known for its strong tradition of social activism. It was founded in 1846, when a group of pioneer New England Congregationalists established the Trustees of Iowa College....
graduate Hallie FlanaganHallie FlanaganHallie Flanagan was an American theatrical producer and director, playwright, and author, best known as director of the Federal Theatre Project, a part of the Works Progress Administration .-Background:...
. - The Roberts Theatre - A traditional thrust-stageThrust stageIn theatre, a thrust stage is one that extends into the audience on three sides and is connected to the backstage area by its up stage end. A thrust has the benefit of greater intimacy between performers and the audience than a proscenium, while retaining the utility of a backstage area...
theatre that seats 450 people. - The Wall Performance Lab - A black box theatreBlack box theaterThe black box theater is a relatively recent innovation, consisting of a simple, somewhat unadorned performance space, usually a large square room with black walls and a flat floor.-History:...
. - 6 fully equipped art studios, in addition to a computer lab, scene shop, dance studio, and 15 practice rooms.