Carrollton Center for the Arts

Carrollton Center for the Arts is a multi-purpose cultural center in downtown Carrollton, Georgia, dedicated to performing and visual arts. The approximately 50,000-square-foot (4,645 m²) complex combines a 272-seat theatre, exhibition gallery and a range of spaces for arts programming, making it a venue for theatre productions, concerts, dance performances, exhibitions and other cultural events.

With just 272 seats, the main theatre offers a relatively intimate setting that keeps audiences close to the stage. Beyond the auditorium, the center includes an approximately 3,000-square-foot exhibition gallery, rehearsal areas, dance and choral studios and additional facilities supporting its varied program. Wheelchair seating is available, while sound amplification devices are also offered for patrons who need them.

The venue is located at 251 Alabama Street, Carrollton, Georgia, United States. Free parking is available at several locations around the center, including the parking deck on the east side of the facility along Barnes Street; accessible parking is provided on the lower level near the circular drive. For travel between the venue and other parts of Carrollton, the city information below provides a broader overview of local transport options.

Carrollton, located in the western part of the U.S. state of Georgia, is a compact regional center where university energy, sports, music and local culture come together in an easy-to-navigate urban setting. For visitors arriving for a concert, game or performance, The Coliseum and University Stadium on the University of West Georgia campus are especially important, while The Amp at Adamson Square and Carrollton Center for the Arts bring events into the heart of downtown. This combination of sports and cultural venues makes Carrollton a practical destination for visitors who want to combine an event with a relaxed stay in a smaller American city.

Carrollton does not have a large urban rail network or a conventional fixed-route public transportation system, so most visitors travel between hotels, downtown and event venues by car, taxi or on-demand transportation services. A local option is Carroll Connection, a reservation-based public transit service for Carroll County, while West Georgia Regional Airport – O.V. Gray Field is the local airport primarily serving general aviation. For international and most commercial flights, the most important gateway is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, from where travelers continue to Carrollton by road. Major local routes, including U.S. Route 27 and Georgia State Route 166, make it easier to reach downtown, the university campus, The Coliseum and University Stadium, making event access straightforward when transportation is planned in advance.

Before or after an event, one of the best options is a walk around historic Adamson Square, with restaurants, shops and a lively public space surrounding the downtown amphitheater. For a longer walk or bicycle ride, Carrollton GreenBelt offers a paved loop trail connecting parks, the campus and other parts of the city. Cultural additions can include the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum and the restored historic railroad property The Depot on Bradley, while downtown provides plenty of cafés and restaurants for a relaxed end to the evening. Carrollton therefore works particularly well as a destination where tickets for a sporting or music event can easily become part of a complete city visit.