Dairy Arts Center

Boulder Walnut Street Open in Maps

Screenings, performances, and nonprofit galas.

Listed · researched, not yet produced at

Venue type

Theater & Performance

Stage-ready, seated

Capacity

50–250 guests

Outside AV

Outside AV welcome

Catering

Approved caterer list

Lodging

Ask the venue

Spaces

Listed below

Producer's read

What this room is

Vibe
Purpose-built stage — real seating and a house crew.
Best for
Screenings, performances, and nonprofit galas.
Why it works for AV
Outside production is welcome, so you control the gear list and the AV budget.

Before you call

Straight answers

01 Can I bring my own AV or production company to Dairy Arts Center?

Yes. Dairy Arts Center confirms outside AV and production teams are welcome. An arts venue — production-friendly.

02 Can I bring my own caterer to Dairy Arts Center?

Partly — Dairy Arts Center works from an approved caterer list, so you choose from their vetted vendors. Approved caterers; confirm the current list.

03 How many guests does Dairy Arts Center hold?

Dairy Arts Center holds 50–250 guests.

The fine print

Details & policies

Event spaces
Theaters, galleries, studios
Capacity
50–250 guests
Outside AV / production
Outside AV welcome. An arts venue — production-friendly.
Catering
Approved caterer list. Approved caterers; confirm the current list.
Lodging
Not confirmed — ask about room blocks or partner hotels.
Production notes
Real theaters with house technical staff.
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AV specs

Partial by design — we publish only what the venue or our own site knowledge supports. "Confirm on walkthrough" is the honest answer and the reason producers do site visits.

Power

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Load-in

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Rigging

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Ceiling

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Acoustics

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Internet

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Shortlisting Dairy Arts Center?

Tell us the headcount and the date. We'll sanity-check the room against your program — power, rigging, sightlines, and what the AV policy does to your budget — before you sign.