Creativity Comes to Life

Experience the arts at the Owens Community College Center for Fine and Performing Arts (CFPA)! From live theater and music concerts to art exhibits, our stage and gallery spaces bring creativity to life.

The CFPA features our Mainstage Theatre, rotunda, music studios, dance studios and the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery. This venue is available for rent and hosts student theatrical and musical productions as well as community performances.

Performance Schedule

The CFPA is the home for fall and spring student productions and visiting musical artists.

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Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery

Our gallery hosts exhibits representing a wide range of media and styles.

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Rental Information

Book a CFPA space for your event, performance or rehearsal.

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Student Productions

Find box office information, seating charts and policies and procedures.

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Artist in Residence (AnR)

Local artists in the Greater Toledo Area can spend the summer at the CFPA.

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Volunteer with the CFPA

Help us out at the box office or as an usher or event staff.

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Sculpture Walk

Artists within 50 miles are invited to submit existing outdoor sculptures for a one-year exhibition (May 2026–June 2027) at Owens Community College.

Show your work in a high-visibility campus setting! Apply now and help create an inspiring public art experience.

Learn more and submit your proposal today.

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CFPA Exterior
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CFPA Theatre

Architecture Complements Arts and Academics

The CFPA is sculptural in shape, with geometrical curves and cylindrical elements.

Rotunda

The main entrance opens into the Rotunda, which features a glassed, two-story circular staircase. The awe-inspiring “Owens Rings,” created by world-renowned Philadelphia artist Ray King, captures the abundant sunlight.

Mainstage Theatre

The Mainstage Theatre is a 526-seat proscenium-style performance space. It hosts a variety of events each year, including theatrical and dance performances, concerts, recitals and conference presentations.

Studio Theatre

The 50-seat Studio Theatre serves as a lecture hall, large-ensemble rehearsal space, recital hall and black-box theatre.

Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery

The 1,300-square-foot gallery features diverse, vibrant visual art created by faculty, students and community members.

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