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Facility Overview, Seating Map(s) and Preferred Vendors

La Dolce Vita Gallery

Adjacent to the DENSO Gallery, La Dolce Vita Gallery can be used in conjunction with the DENSO for larger exhibits, or as a space for smaller exhibits. The DENSO and La Dolce Vita exhibit local and regional artwork, as well as Maryville College student and the Dogwood Arts Student and Exhibitor works.

William “Ed” Harmon Gallery

  • The William "Ed" Harmon Gallery at the Clayton Center for the Arts.

The William “Ed” Harmon Gallery is located in the Recital Hall Building at the Clayton Center and opens to the Blackberry Farm Gallery. It is home to Maryville College student and faculty art and is often used in conjunction with the Blackberry Farm Gallery for larger exhibits.

Blackberry Farm Gallery

  • The Blackberry Farm Gallery at Clayton Center for the Arts.
  • The Blackberry Farm Gallery at Clayton Center for the Arts.

The Blackberry Farm Gallery is located in the Recital Hall Building at the Clayton Center. It is home to Maryville College student and faculty art as well as regional and national collections and exhibitions.

DENSO Art Gallery

  • The Denso Gallery at Clayton Center for the Arts.

The DENSO Gallery in the main Clayton building is one of 3 art galleries in the Clayton Center.  The art gallery serves as home to local and regional collections and exhibitions.  The galleries will typically be open during normal business hours and during special events. 

The Fulmer Family Special Events Room

  • The Fulmer Family Special Events Room at the Clayton Center for the Arts
  • Plaque in The Fulmer Family Special Events Room at the Clayton Center for the Arts

The Fulmer Family Special Events Room is located on the balcony level of the Center’s main building and 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. The room contains memorabilia from Phil Fulmer’s time as University of Tennessee football coach.

Haslam Family Flexible Theatre

  • The Haslam Family Flexible Theatre Show
  • The Haslam Family Flexible Theatre at Clayton Center for the Arts

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 up to 200 depending on seating configuration.  This black box venue can be adapted to performances in the round or to more conventional presentations.

Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall

  • Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall at Clayton Center for the Arts

The Harold and Jean Lambert Recital Hall is a 244-seat venue with a stage measuring 39 feet by 30 feet and is located across the plaza from the Center’s main building. There is a spacious lobby with a concession area.  The Recital Hall was designed with acoustical perfection as the goal.

One of the Steinway pianos is housed in the Recital Hall and used for Maryville College, community and professional concerts. The Holtkamp organ was taken from the Fine Arts Building prior to its demolition and installed in the Recital Hall in the fall of 2010.

Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre

  • Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre at Clayton Center for the Arts
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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 1,163, including 71 pit seats, the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre is the Center’s largest performance space.

William Baxter Lee III Grand Foyer

  • The Grand Foyer of the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Main Theatre at the new Clayton Center for the Arts on the campus of Maryville College.
  • Foyer Chandeliers at Clayton Center for the Arts
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The William Baxter Lee Grand Foyer 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. 

The Plaza

  • Clayton Center for the Arts Buildings and Plaza.
  • The Fountain at Clayton Center for the Arts
  • The Plaza at Clayton Center for the Arts

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 tiles of the 9 Greek muses laid into the surface directly in front of the main building.  Also take note of the honorary and memorial brick pavers. The Wellspring of Ideas fountain located in the Plaza at the center of the spiral representing the Golden Mean flows from Spring to Fall.

Approved and Preferred Vendors

The Clayton Center for the Arts has partnered with the following businesses to handle catering needs for special events including weddings, conferences as well as Artist hospitality.

For more information about holding your event at the Clayton Center, please visit the  Corporate Sales and Events website.

Catering Vendors

 All Occasion Catering

All Occasion Catering

922 N Central St

Knoxville, TN 37917

(865) 521-1300

alloccasioncatering.com


 Bradford Catered Events

Bradford Catered Events

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7511 Asheville Highway

Knoxville, TN  37924

(865) 522-5552

bradfordevents.com


Metz Catering

Metz Catering

Maryville College On-Site Caterer

502 E Alexander Parkway

Maryville, TN 37804

(865) 981-8073

metzmaryville.com


 Rosa's Catering

Rosa’s Catering 

7635 Old Maynardville Pike

Knoxville, TN 37938

(865) 690-5757

rosascatering.com


 Rothchild Catering

Rothchild Catering

8807 Kingston Pike

Knoxville, TN 37923

(865) 690-0103

rothchildcatering.com

 


First Fruits Catering

4426 Pea Ridge Road
Maryville, TN 37804

865-984-7480

First Fruits Catering Website

Chef Tony Catering

Other Vendors

Campbell Tent & Party Rentals

Campbell Tent & Party Rentals

3494 Northcross Dr

Alcoa, TN 37701

865-983-3456

campbelltent.com

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Event Rentals by Rothchild

120 W. Kings Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
Phone: (865) 531-0269

Rothchild Event Rentals

Upcoming Events

Sep
19
Thu
7:30 pm 2019-2020 Partial Season Subscri... @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
2019-2020 Partial Season Subscri... @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Sep 19 2019 @ 7:30 pm – Apr 3 2020 @ 9:30 pm
2019-2020 Partial Season Subscriptions @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
Season Subscriptions go on sale now. Chose 4-6 from the following shows to make your package. For more information on each performer, click on the link to view their information. Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice                     December[...]
Dec
11
Wed
8:00 pm Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice C... @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice C... @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Dec 11 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Windham Hill's Winter Solstice Concert @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
Individual Tickets on sale October 7, 2019 The 35th Anniversary of Windham Hill’s Winter Solstice featuring Will Ackerman, Barbara Higbie, Todd Boston with special guest Mia Pixley Celebrate the winter solstice and its warm traditions[...]
Dec
13
Fri
7:30 pm Appalachian Ballet “The Nutcracker” @ Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Appalachian Ballet “The Nutcracker” @ Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Appalachian Ballet "The Nutcracker" @ Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
The Nutcracker returns to the Clayton Center! The Appalachian Ballet Company presents ‘The Nutcracker’! You don’t want to miss this spectacular holiday performance at the Clayton Center. Adults Advance tickets $25-$55 Students and Senior Advance[...]
Dec
14
Sat
3:00 pm Appalachian Ballet “The Nutcracker” @ Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Appalachian Ballet “The Nutcracker” @ Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Dec 14 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Appalachian Ballet "The Nutcracker" @ Ronald & Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
The Nutcracker returns to the Clayton Center! The Appalachian Ballet Company presents ‘The Nutcracker’! You don’t want to miss this spectacular holiday performance at the Clayton Center. Adults Advance tickets $25-$55 Students and Senior Advance[...]
Jan
10
Fri
7:00 pm Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Jan 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
The Wizard of Oz Based on the beloved film in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, The Wizard of Oz has been entertaining audiences for[...]
Jan
11
Sat
2:00 pm Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Jan 11 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
The Wizard of Oz Based on the beloved film in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, The Wizard of Oz has been entertaining audiences for[...]
7:00 pm Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Jan 11 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
The Wizard of Oz Based on the beloved film in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, The Wizard of Oz has been entertaining audiences for[...]
Jan
12
Sun
2:00 pm Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre
Jan 12 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Primary Players- The Wizard of Oz @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
The Wizard of Oz Based on the beloved film in which a Kansas farm girl travels over the rainbow to discover the magical power of home, The Wizard of Oz has been entertaining audiences for[...]
Jan
30
Thu
7:30 pm Bandstand Musical @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Bandstand Musical @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Jan 30 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Bandstand Musical @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
 Bandstand Musical -From three-time Tony® winner and Hamilton choreographer, Andy Blankenbuehler, comes a poignant and inspiring new American musical that explodes with infectious music and high-octane, heart-stopping dancing. It’s 1945.   America’s soldiers come home[...]
Feb
6
Thu
7:30 pm The Tap Pack @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
The Tap Pack @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts
Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
The Tap Pack @ Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre, Clayton Center for the Arts | Maryville | Tennessee | United States
The Tap Pack Individual Tickets on Sale November 25, 2019 THE TAP PACK is a high energy, tap comedy show inspired by the infamous “Rat Pack” which included the famous talents of Frank Sinatra, Dean[...]
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