HOST AN EVENT
HOST AN EVENT
Looking for the perfect place to hold your next function?
In addition to offering programming for the general public, the Clay Center can be rented for special events of all types—everything from corporate receptions, weddings, class reunions, and bar or bat mitzvahs to holiday parties, group meetings, community theater and educational lectures. The possibilities are virtually limitless.
Please fill out our rental interest form and someone will contact you shortly about your event.
CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL PACKAGES FOR BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Spaces Available to Rent
Maier Foundation Performance Hall
Walker Theater
Founder’s Lounge
Benedum Grand Lobby
Avampato Discovery Museum
Susan Runyan Maier Sculpture Garden
Caperton Planetarium & Theater
Technical Specifications
The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences has two main performance venues—the Maier Foundation Performance Hall and Walker Theater. Both facilities are a part of the Clark Performance Place. The Maier Foundation Performance Hall seats 1,850 people. The Walker Theater is a movable black-box theater that can seat up to 200 depending upon the room set-up. The Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences of West Virginia is a non-smoking facility.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Clay Center’s technical staff at performances@theclaycenter.org.
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One Clay Square
Charleston, West Virginia 25301 -
There are two loading docks on the back of the building located on Brooks Street.
The first dock is for the Avampato Discovery Museum, and is the preferred delivery address for packages.
The second dock nearest to Washington Street is for the Maier Foundation Performance Hall and Walker Theater.
Both loading docks have two truck bays with two dock levelers at each location.
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Trucks and buses can be accommodated at both loading docks.