Facility Information

description: The Plaza between the two Clayton Center buildings measures 95 feet by 58 feet and can accommodate up to 500 people.
Once in the Plaza, please enjoy taking a look at the marble carvings of the Greek muses laid into the surface directly in front of the main building.  Also take note of the brick pavers honoring individuals.

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description: A perfect place for a wedding and/or reception is the spectacular Baxter Lee Grand Foyer which measures 78 feet by 46 feet, has two sweeping staircases leading to the balcony and 15 chandeliers with more than 1700 hand-blown glass orbs running the entire length of the foyer.  It can accommodate more than 250 for a sit-down dinner, has two concession areas and access to a catering kitchen.
The Blount Memorial Hospital Box Office is located on the left side of the Baxter Lee Grand Foyer.  Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The box office phone number is (865) 981-8590.

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description: The Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre is a spacious proscenium theatre with continental seating in the orchestra and balcony.  The stage is 106-feet wide and 39-feet deep with a 47-foot proscenium opening.  An orchestra shell is available for use if desired.  With a maximum seating capacity of 1,196, including 77 pit seats, the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre is the Center’s largest performance space.

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description: The Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall is a 252-seat venue with a stage measuring 39 feet by 30 feet and is located across the plaza from the Center’s main building. This building also houses two art galleries and has a spacious lobby with a concession area.  The Recital Hall was designed with acoustical perfection as the goal.

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description: The Haslam Family Flexible Theatre, housed in the Center’s main building, is a flexible performance space measuring 60 feet by 44 feet and has a seating capacity of 200.  This black box venue can be adapted to performances in the round or to more conventional presentations.

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description: The Fulmer Family Special Events Room is located on the balcony level of the Center’s main building, can accommodate up to 40 people for receptions, meetings or conferences. It measures 32 feet by 18 feet and has a beautiful view looking towards downtown Maryville.

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description: The Clayton Center for the Arts boasts three art galleries...the Student Gallery and the Blackberry Farm Gallery in the Art and Recital Hall and the DENSO Gallery in the main Clayton building.  The art galleries serve as homes for Maryville College student and faculty art as well as regional and national art collections and exhibitions.  The galleries will typically be open during normal business hours and during special events. 

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La Dolce Vita now open 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Monday - Friday

La Dolce Vita Gift Shop is located on the right side of the William Baxter Lee Grand Foyer across from the Box Office. Visitors may purchase artisan works from local and regional artists. Gifts range in price from $15 and up. Some items available are wood turned vessels, original art and prints, handmade jewelry, stained glass, textiles, pottery, CD's and more.

Clayton Center for the Arst is requesting proposals for the operation of La Dolce Vita Gallery and Gift Shop.

The Request for Proposal may be downloaded by clicking on the  "View Specs" button. For more information or questions, please contact Robert Hutchens at 865-981-8263

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