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Plan your visit to the Center for the Arts at Wesleyan University.

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Explore Our Venues

Each Center for the Arts space is designed to support distinct types of performances, exhibitions, and creative research.
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Belzberg World Music Hall
An intimate venue with global vision, crafted for immersive sound and a powerful shared experience between artists and audiences 
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Center for the Arts Theater
A flexible proscenium stage for experimental theater and dance, transformed by bold student work and visiting artists.
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Crowell Concert Hall
A 400-seat hall with exceptional acoustics for classical to contemporary music, where chamber works and acoustic jazz truly shine.
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Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Presents bold, interdisciplinary exhibitions and site-specific installations that explore contemporary issues by students and visiting artists.
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Fries Arts Building
A new, adaptive space for interdisciplinary performance, supporting student-made work, rehearsals, and projects that blur boundaries. 
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Ring Family Performing Arts Hall
A flexible, student-driven performance space with configurable staging and a raw, workshop feel, where ideas are tested and new voices emerge. 
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Zilkha Reading Room
Ideal for intimate readings, lectures, and small gatherings, with natural light and soft acoustics that nurture ideas and conversation. 

Getting Here

The Center for the Arts is located on Wesleyan University's campus at 283 Washington Terrace, Middletown, CT 06459.

Visitors are encouraged to consult the campus map for general parking locations and directions. For detailed, venue-specific parking information, please refer to individual venue pages.

Campus Map

Accessibility

At the Center for the Arts, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all audiences and artists are welcome. Many of the buildings in the Center for the Arts Venues were built in 1973, prior to the development of ADA standards. More specific accessibility information is available on each venue page. If you have questions regarding accommodations, please contact Drew Gray.

In Our Neighborhood

Wesleyan is located in central Connecticut, within easy reach of some of the state’s most beloved cultural destinations. We recommend exploring:

Cultural Destinations 

Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

The oldest public art museum in the United States, with renowned collections in European, American, and contemporary art. 

600 Main St, Hartford, CT (25 min drive) 

 

Real Art Ways 

A dynamic cultural space for contemporary art, film, performance, and community engagement. 

56 Arbor St, Hartford, CT (25 min drive) 

  

Yale University Art Gallery 

One of the finest university art museums in the country, featuring art from ancient to contemporary. 

1111 Chapel St, New Haven, CT (35 min drive) 

  

Yale Center for British Art 

Houses the largest collection of British art outside the UK, located just across the street from Yale’s main gallery. 

1080 Chapel St, New Haven, CT (35 min drive) 

  

NXTHVN 

An artist incubator and gallery space fostering mentorship, residencies, and exhibitions in New Haven’s historic Dixwell neighborhood. 

169 Henry St, New Haven, CT (35 min drive) 

 

RJ Julia Bookstore 

An award-winning independent bookstore just a few blocks from campus in the heart of downtown Middletown—perfect for post-show browsing or finding your next great read. 

413 Main St, Middletown, CT 

Nature 

Wadsworth Falls State Park 

A peaceful local escape offering scenic trails, forested picnic spots, and a waterfall hike. 

721 Wadsworth St, Middletown, CT (5 min drive) 

  

Food and Drink 

Osa 

Seasonal, globally inspired dishes and craft cocktails in a chic downtown setting. 

500 Main St, Middletown, CT 

  

Krust 

Wood-fired pizza, a robust bar, and laid-back industrial charm. 

686 Main St, Middletown, CT 

  

Mondo 

Comforting pasta and pizza with vegetarian options and a lively atmosphere. 

10 Main St, Middletown, CT 

  

ION (It’s Only Natural) 

Creative plant-based cuisine, longtime local favorite for vegetarian and vegan fare. 

606 Main St, Middletown, CT 

   

Harrie’s Jailhouse 

Historic jail turned cocktail bar with outdoor seating and eclectic small plates. 

51 Warwick St, Middletown, CT