Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre
A flexible venue, the Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre includes a 390 seat theatre, instructional, presentation, and conference space, as well as multipurpose areas for performing and visual arts. The Centre responds to the fine arts and programming needs of Olds High School, Olds College, and the surrounding community. This facility was officially opened in February 2009.
The Vision
- Designed to respond to the fine arts programming needs of high school learners by integrating band, drama, art and cosmetology
- Provides learners with an enhanced educational environment for performace
- Creates transition for a higher level of fine arts education
- Opens up a vast range of opportunities for Olds College students as well as the surrounding community
- Provides a venue for community fine arts activities and performances
The Facility
- The Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre is located adjacent to Highway 2A
- Includes the TransCanada Theatre (with seating for 390 seat and the capacity to expand to 500)
- Offers several configurations through the use of moveable ramped seating and a variety of staging options, ideal for activities such as dinner theatre or conventional theatre, plays, dance performances, music, concerts, and independent film
Unique Solutions
- Instructional spaces for art, band, cosmetology, drama and stained glass
- Expansion of learning opportunities to include theatre management
- Provides lecture, presentation, film and video conferencing opportunities
- Increased programming opportunities for International Students
- Provides a vibrant link to the arts community for the residents of Mountain View County and beyond
- Seating Plan for the TransCanada Theatre
- Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre Brochure
- Composite Drawing of the Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre
- Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre - Plan - First Floor
- Fine Arts & Multi Media Centre - Plan - Second Floor
