The Gary Library

This project is about reclaiming an historic building. The Hub will transform the library into Central Vermont’s state-of-the art performance venue that will engage the community. It is flood resistant, located on the VCFA campus, across from, and with access to the green, has plenty of evening and weekend parking, and only a 10 minute walk to downtown.

The main floor will provide…

  • Intimate café/event lobby with indoor and outdoor seating

  • Front deck with a new ramp and outdoor seating for café

  • Flexible performance area featuring

    • Rigging, stage curtain settings, LED stage lighting luminaires, lighting control console, power control and distribution, integrated house/stage lighting system, stage communication system, an ADA compliant assistive listening system, flexible audience seating systems, and improved acoustics

  • Kitchenette for staff, performers, and teaching artists

  • Full-door bathroom stalls and an ADA accessible bathroom

  • Elevator to go between levels

The Basement Level will provide…

  • Three educational classrooms and rehearsal studios

  • Rear parking lot entrance with ramp

  • Reception area complete with lockers

  • Administrative offices

  • Full-door bathroom stalls, an ADA accessible bathroom, and a shower

  • Elevator to go between levels

When complete, the Montpelier Performing Arts Hub will serve students and community members as a state-of-the-art center for the performing arts.

Make a donation today

Help us turn this vision into a reality and expand performing arts in our Central Vermont community.