An anchor of Washington College’s main academic square, the expanded and renovated Gibson Performing Arts Center will put the arts “on stage” and engage the larger campus community in the arts. The transparent entry façade invites onlookers and encourages interaction, while the translucent recital hall serves as a visual beacon during evening performances.
Inside, the Music and Drama departments enjoy state-of-the-art teaching and performance spaces. Outside, new gathering areas and amphitheater-like steps enliven the square and offer a setting for impromptu practice and performance.
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“By drawing every student in to encounter and enjoy drama, music and visual art, the GWWO design will return the arts to their rightful place: at the heart of the Washington College experience.” – Baird Tipson, President, Washington College
Details
- 440-seat Tawes Theater
- 175-seat Experimental Theater
- 200-seat Recital Hall
- Site design to enhance dialogue between the buildings on Martha Washington Square