ARLINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) The Arlington ISD has revealed the location of a new fine arts center and districtwide athletics complex. It will located on land near Division and Collins, the former site of the Eastern Star Home. Both facilities will be placed in the Arlington Entertainment District.
“We are excited to locate these two facilities in the heart of the entertainment district,” Board President Jamie Sullins said. “This location allows tremendous potential for partnerships that will benefit our students and provide them a truly outstanding education that will prepare them for the college or career of their choice.”
The fine arts center will include a 2,500-seat performance hall, a 400-seat theater, classroom space, art and dance studios, an instrument repair center, and gallery space. All students in the district will be able to use it.
Funding for the center comes from the district’s 2014 bond program. HKS Architects was selected to design the center.
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