An anchor of Washington College’s main academic square, the expanded and renovated 70,000-SF Gibson Center for the Arts puts the arts “on stage” and engages the larger campus community in the arts. The transparent entry facade invites onlookers and encourages interaction, while the translucent recital hall serves as a visual beacon during evening performances.

Inside, the Music and Drama departments enjoy state-of-the-art teaching and performance spaces. The two departments each retain their own unique features, yet are united in their focus on the arts. Outside, new gathering areas and amphitheater-like steps enliven the square and offer a setting for impromptu practice and performance. The complex features the 440-seat Tawes Theater, a 175-seat Experimental Theater, and a 200-seat Recital Hall.