Civic Hall Performing Arts Center and McGuire Hall Auditorium
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center and McGuire Hall Auditorium are owned and operated by Richmond Community Schools. Civic Hall Associates, is the community partner of RCS and assisted in the renovation of Civic Hall as a performing arts venue and in coordinating the operation of it since its reopening in August 1993. McGuire Hall was made possible through a generous donation from the McGuire Family and was dedicated on D-Day June 6, 1944. The rich history of these two facilities is still very much alive with superb programming made possible through grants, community partnerships, and generous donors.
Civic Hall is a 936 seat performing arts auditorium, formerly the RHS gymnasium, which serves both Richmond Community Schools and the region of East Central Indiana and West Central Ohio as a performance venue. Housed within Civic Hall are three classrooms that are used daily for band, choir, and orchestra classes. Additionally, many after school extra-curricular activities and community events take place in the facility. Approximately 150 programs and rehearsals take place in the auditorium annually. About one-half of these are school programs. The funds to renovate Civic Hall were provided by school tax dollars and community-raised (non-tax) revenue. McGuire Hall reopened after extensive renovation in Fall of 2022. RCS received funds from the City of Richmond Redevelopment Commission to accomplish the renovation which will benefit the RCS and Richmond Art Museum with the ability to have year round programming. The halls are open to the community through the RCS facility rental program. More information on renting the halls can be found below.
The Proudly Presenting Series was developed to be part of the cultural landscape improving the quality of life for our region. Diverse professional performing arts events are presented as a community service to the region, to broaden cultural horizons, to be part of positive economic impact, and to provide entertainment and community outreach/educational opportunities.
Community Partners are vital to the success and growth of the programs at the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center and McGuire Hall Auditorium. We are fortunate to house the Richmond Art Museum and Richmond Symphony Orchestra on our campus and have newly partnered with the Richmond Shakespeare Festival. Each of these partners provides wonderful programming and delightful events throughout the year.
We encourage you to take in a show, concert, or walk the galleries available to you on our RCS campus. You will be glad that you did.
To obtain tickets or for inquiries related to the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center or McGuire Hall Auditorium? Please contact our office during business hours. 8:00 am - 3:00pm est.
Richmond Community Schools
Civic Hall Performing Arts Center
(765)-973-3350
CHPAC and McGuire Hall staff
Chief Operations Officer- Karen Scalf
Area Manager- John Cook
Box Office Secretary- Cynthia Cate
Audio and Lighting Technician- Michael Rogan