Performing/Visual Arts & Conference Center

Orofino, Idaho facilities currently available to the general public for meetings, classes, and performances.

Theater/Stage-Future Description Fixed stadium seating for 250-300 people. Stage with side wings and access to 2 changing rooms with restrooms for performers. Backstage and offstage storage space for theater equipment. Sound and light equipment. Fly or curtain backdrop system. Pull down screen at back of stage for films/overheads. Access to indoor and outdoor commons area. Indoor box office close to theater entrance.
Name or LocationCondition-Stage, AcousticsCapacityStatus-Opportunity for Public use
Orofino Elementary SchoolStage front only. Walled off from lunch room/gymnasium. Used as fixed storage.Not applicableStage not useable for theatrical performance.
Orofino Junior High SchoolAntiquated lighting and sound system. Stage too small. Acoustics very poor. Poor quality seating. Seating fixed, not staggered. Performers must us public restrooms. No private changing rooms for performers.Approximately 120 seats (old desks in rows).Available for public use when scheduling permits.
Orofino High SchoolStage: 24' deep x 32' wide with 8' wing on each side. Stage too small for some ORCA performances. Antiquated lighting and sound system. Acoustics poor. Poor quality seating, not staggered. Performers must use public restrooms. No private changing rooms for performers.Approximately 440.Available for public use when scheduling permits.
Rex TheaterStage: 15' to 20' deep, auditorium 35' x 20', 200sq ft.Seating: 160 seats ground floor, 50 balcony seats, 210 total.In use Thursday through Sunday.
VFWStage: Approx. 20' wide x 10' deepNo permanent seatingGenerally available for use with $65 rental fee of room and stage only.
National Guard ArmoryNo permanent stage. Portable plywood stage must be constructed and deconstructed for each event.Max Occupancy 435.Generally available for use with $ rental fee.
Art Gallery-Future DescriptionDesignated space for indoor and outdoor dimensional art. Reception area display cabinets for secure diplay of artworks. Permanent display cases and wall space for commuity art showings. Est. 1750 sq ft/entry-reception area.
Name or LocationCondition-Stage, AcousticsCapacityStatus-Opportunity for Public use
Clearwater Memorial Public LibraryDisplay space limited to one wall for flat artwork. No display case available.LimitedLimited
Flamingo Cafe & GallerySome display space for displaying contest entries and art for sale.LimitedLimited
Arts & Crafts Classrooms/Meeting Rooms-Future DescriptionClassroom to include sink, counter space, some secure storage space and electrical wiring to accomodate 25 students with approximately 9 sq ft each of workspace for activities like painting or sewing. Wall space should include space for dry erase boards and temporary display boards. Est. 500 sq ft space per classroom, 1 or 2 rooms.
Name or LocationCondition-Stage, AcousticsCapacityStatus-Opportunity for Public use
IGA Community CenterKitchen facilities in room.Seating for approx. 75 with tables and chairs. Est. 35 with working table space.No charge. Available for fund raising but not for-profit business.
IOOF Meeting HallKitchen facilities in room.Estimate at least 20 with working table space.$10 charge.
White Pine BuildingKitchen facilities in room.Approx. 20-24 with working table space.No Charge.
School District 171 Meeting RoomKitchen facilities in room.Approx. 20 with working table space.No charge.
USDA Meeting RoomKitchen facilities in room.Approx. 20 with working table space.No charge.
Clearwater Historical Museum AnnexKitchen facilities in room.Approx. 12 with working table space.$15 charge
Helgeson Meeting RoomKitchen facilities in room.Approx. 15 with working table space.$25 charge
Flamingo Cafe & GallerySink available.Approx. 10 with working table space.Nominal charge.
Adult Learning CenterNot suitable for art/craft classroom. Computers line walls.Approx. 4 with working table space.No charge.
VFW HallKitchen facilities in ground floor room.Approx. 40-50 with working table space.$75 includes kitchen use. Two large rooms in building
Local School Classrooms or GymsSome sink facilities available.Approx. 20 with working table space in regular classrooms. More space available in gyms.Rooms more likely to be available at High School. Gyms available for rent at all schools.
National Guard ArmoryKitchen facilities available.Max occupancy 435.<8 hr. rental $50. Security for 4-hour rental is $30. Cleaning depostit $50.
Ponderosa Meeting RoomNo kitchen or sink facilities.Capacity for meals-100.&75 charge if no meal served
Senior Citizens CenterKitchen facilities available.Max occupancy 113.$45 charge with kitchen use. $25 cleaning deposti.
Office space needs for arts information management estimated at 60 sq ft. 
Local Building Code guidelines-per person
Standing space, dance floor * 5 sq ft.
Standing space, unfixed seating * 7 sq ft.
Assembly room with tables and chairs * 15 sq ft.
Stages and platforms * 15 sq ft.
Education/classroom area * 20 sq ft net.
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Orofino, Idaho