The Canady Creative Arts Center is a creative arts building located in Morgantown, West Virginia, next to the WVU Coliseum.
| Canady Creative Arts Center | |
|---|---|
"The CAC" | |
 Canady Creative Arts Center in 2024. | |
| Former names | West Virginia University Creative Arts Center (1969-2020)[1] |
| General information | |
| Type | Creative Arts Center |
| Address | 1436 Evansdale Dr, Morgantown, West Virginia 26505 |
| Country | United States |
| Named for | Loulie Canady Valerie Canady William Canady |
| Opened | 1969 |
| Owner | West Virginia University |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5[2] |
| Website | |
| Official website | |
History
editWest Virginia University Creative Arts Center (1969–2020)
editThe West Virginia University Creative Arts Center opened in 1969 after the expansion of West Virginia University's Evansdale campus.[3] Upon opening, the WVU schools of Theatre and Dance, Arts and Design, and Music were moved into the Creative Arts Center from there previous respective buildings.
Multiple tenants have moved into the Canady Creative Arts Center including the West Virginia University Arts and Entertainment, and the West Virginia Public Theatre. Both groups use the Canady Creative Arts Center's resources to host events to the public.[4][5]
Canady Creative Arts Center (2020–present)
editIn 2020 West Virginia University renamed the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center to the Canady Creative Arts Center, after Loulie, Valerie and William Canady.[6]
In 2024, the West Virginia College of Creative Arts and College of Media merged creating the College of Arts and Media, which expanded the use of the Canady Creative Arts Center to the former Reed College of Media.[7][8][9]
Features
editVenues
editAntoinette E. Falbo Theatre
editThe Antoinette E. Falbo Theatre, named after Antoinette E. Falbo, is a black box theatre that holds a house size of up to 150.[10]
Bloch Learning and Performance Hall
editThe Bloch Learning and Performance Hall, named after Stephanie Bloch, is a recital hall that holds a house size of 155.[11]
Gladys G. Davis Theatre
editThe Gladys G. Davis Theatre, named after Gladys G. Davis, is a thrust theatre that holds a house size of 212.[12]
Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre
editThe Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre, named after Lyell B. Clay former philanthropist and executive of Clay Communications Inc.,[13] is the largest venue within the Canady Creative Arts Center. It includes a 1,440-seat house, with a 60 feet, in width, proscenium stage.[14]
Vivian Davis Michael Laboratory Theatre
editThe Vivian Davis Michael Laboratory Theatre, named after Vivian Davis Michael, is a proscenium style theatre that seats up to 75 people.[15]
Other features
editReferences
edit- ^ McClanahan, Cole (March 26, 2020). "Creative Arts Center renamed following Canady family leadership gift". The Daily Athenaeum.
- ^ "Canady Creative Arts Center Information". West Virginia University.
- ^ "West Virginia University: 1867–2003". West Virginia University. Archived from the original on November 27, 2007. Retrieved August 17, 2010.
- ^ Fernandez, Esteban (2024-06-06). "Classic board game Clue comes to stage at West Virginia Public Theater". Times West Virginian. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Wild, Stelphi. "STEEL MAGNOLIAS Comes to West Virginia Public Theatre This Month". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "WVU Creative Arts Center renamed in honor of Canady leadership gift". WV News. 2020-03-25. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ "WVU announces leadership for newly named college and division, part of ongoing merger, alignment work". wvutoday.wvu.edu. 2024-01-18. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Bauer-Wolf, Jeremy (June 15, 2023). "West Virginia University to merge two colleges in the face of deep budget deficit". Higher Ed Dive. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
- ^ Weaver, Alexzander (January 18, 2024). "Next steps in WVU restructuring laid out". WBOY.
- ^ "Antoinette E. Falbo Theatre". West Virginia University.
- ^ "Bloch Learning and Performance Hall". West Virginia University.
- ^ "Gladys G. Davis Theatre". West Virginia University.
- ^ "Lyell Clay Obituary". legacy.com.
- ^ "Lyell B. Clay Concert Theatre". West Virginia University.
- ^ "Vivian Davis Michael Laboratory Theatre". West Virginia University.
- ^ "Moller to Build Organ for Creative Arts Center" (PDF). The Diapason. 58 (5): 1. April 1967.