Welcome to the Rotary Centre for the Arts, where creativity finds its stage and events come to life. Whether you envision an art class infused with inspiration, a captivating live performance, an intimate cocktail reception, a dreamy wedding, a focused corporate meeting, or the perfect setting for a film or television shoot, our versatile rental spaces are tailored to make your vision a reality. With a diverse array of options, from dance and rehearsal studios to flexible meeting rooms and dynamic performance spaces, we cater to your unique requirements. Our competitive rates ensure your event shines without straining your budget. Let us be the canvas for your imagination; together, we'll create unforgettable moments at the heart of artistic expression.
Our rentals and facilities team is standing by to help you realize your vision, providing expert technical support and facility management services. We help you connect your event with our diverse community of patrons with our box office services (for theatre rentals) and marketing and design services (for arts-based groups).
Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, with easy access to parking, restaurants, bars, and hotels, the RCA is a certified Kelowna heritage building. Our landmark campus features dazzling architectural touches, including soaring windows and stunning wooden beams salvaged from the Okanagan Growers Supply Building that once stood on the site. Whatever the event or occasion, the RCA is one of the Central Okanagan's leading venues, and we can't wait to welcome you.
Ready to get your booking started? Reach out to our Facility Rental Coordinator, Nicole Benson, at [email protected]. Provide a few details about your event, including your name or organization, the proposed day(s) and time(s) of your event, your estimated number of guests, and any set-up, A/V, or tech requests, and we'll begin building a quote tailored to your needs.
Silver Winner: 2024 Best of Kelowna Awards - Best Arts Company or Organization
Bronze Winner: 2024 Best of Kelowna Awards - Best Building
Winner: 2023 Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Business Awards - Arts and Entertainment Achievement
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The Mary Irwin Theatre is a unique and intimate venue for music and dance recitals, theatre productions, concerts, corporate presentations and meetings. The 326-seat theatre boasts exceptional acoustics and state of the art light, sound and stage equipment.
This multi-purpose space is equipped with a piano, sprung floor, a dance barre and mirrors with curtains. Perfect for dance classes, choir groups, theatre rehearsals, costume shops, private dinner parties, cocktail receptions, computer workshops, birthday parties, and recitals.
One of the most beautiful spaces in the Centre, this studio is centrally located next to the box office. Inside you’ll find 1,047 square feet of studio space with a sprung-wood floor, mirrored walls, speakers, a dance barre. This brightly-lit area has been rented for belly dancing, flamenco, jazz, yoga and music recitals.
This room comes equipped with a boardroom-style table that can be reconfigured, an LCD projector, electronic screen, internet connection, and 40 chairs. Perfect for corporate meetings, seminars, round tables, marketing meetings, small receptions, strata groups, and non-profit group meetings.
A multi-purpose studio equipped with a loading door, tables, chairs, 11 built-in wall easels and two sinks. Perfect for workshops, drop-in classes, and instructed art lessons, community painting groups, art therapy groups, live drawing sessions, photography sessions, after school programs, catering staging area for large events, and AGMs.
The south atrium is an open space with soaring glass walls located next to the main entrance of the RCA. A glamorous multi-purpose venue for receptions, dinner meetings, special events, and more, overlooking the courtyard.
A beautiful, open space overlooking the hills of the west side, perfect for small receptions. It's the perfect venue for theatre entrance, meet and greet sessions, receptions, workshops, live performances, and catered cocktail hour or dessert.
A multi-purpose studio equipped with a loading door. Perfect for workshops, drop-in classes, and instructed art lessons, community painting groups, art therapy groups, live drawing sessions, photography sessions and after school programs.
The Alex Fong Galleria is an open exhibition space with a high ceiling and natural lighting. It's the perfect venue for trade shows, receptions, and art exhibits or openings.
Located adjacent to the South Atrium on the outside of the building. It's the perfect venue for outdoor performances , art markets, and additional space for your event in the Atrium.
Ideal for trade shows, office parties, festivals, conferences, private functions, galas, fundraisers, marketplace, and artisan or craft shows.
Elevate your Rotary Centre for the Arts room rental by selecting from a comprehensive range of cutting-edge equipment tailored to perfectly complement the requirements of your event.