The Belhaven College Center for the Arts opened in August 2002. Located just a
block from the main campus on Riverside Drive, the facility was formerly
Riverside Independent Methodist Church. The Center is currently occupied by
the music and theatre departments, as well as administrative offices. Initial
renovations have provided for new piano and computer labs, soundproofed
practice rooms, a modified black box theatre, costuming and technical design
areas, and numerous teaching studios, classrooms, faculty offices and
performance space. The former church sanctuary now serves as the Concert
Hall, which seats 750 and is the location of weekly chapel services. The
former church parlor serves as the Recital Hall for smaller performances.
The Center for the Arts is also used by various community groups as a venue for concerts, lectures and other gatherings.
