A home for arts, music, education and entertainment in the Okanagan. Located in the heart of Kelowna's Cultural District, the Centre is a focal point in the growing downtown area, a place where people of all ages can meet, be inspired and learn about the arts. The Centre houses the 326-seat Mary Irwin Theatre, resident artist studios, pottery studio, galleries, dance studio, meeting rooms, box office, bistro and more. Please contact us for events, course information and room rentals.
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Exhibits Space
- Description Rotary Centre for the Arts, a distinctive space for special events, theatre, visual arts and music, officially opened November 2, 2002. This $6.8M project was funded by the City of Kelowna, the Province and the Federal Government. There have also been significant individual contributions, along with donations from special interest groups. The Centre was named after the Rotary Clubs for their extensive fundraising efforts of $350,000. The Rotary Centre for the Arts is a 44,000 square foot building. The beams are part of the original city owned Growers Building. We have 8 artist studios with artwork for sale.
- Largest Room 104
- Total Sq. Ft. 44
- Reception Capacity 500
- Theatre Capacity 326
- Number of Rooms 5
Sep
29
Downtown Kelowna Scavenger Hunt
September 25, 2020 - October 25, 2020
Explore arts and culture in Downtown Kelowna through a month long scavenger hunt!
Showcasing public art, exhibitions,...
Sep
29
Exhibitions at the Rotary Centre for the Arts
September 25, 2020 - October 25, 2020
The Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA) is hosting five (5) exhibitions during Culture...
Sep
29
Hope Card Series and Men's Voices
September 25, 2020 - October 25, 2020
Event is taking place as part of Culture Days 2020.
The...
Oct
03
"Hello In There" - John Prine: Connecting Through Creative Spirit
October 3, 2020
"Old people just grow lonesome
Waiting for someone to say, hello in there, hello"
- John Prine
Event...
Oct
03
The Kore Dance Project Demo
Recurring weekly on Saturday until October 3, 2020
Event is taking place as part of Culture Days 2020.
Watch...
Oct
10
East meets West - A Journey Through Dance, Health and Conversation
October 10, 2020
Event is taking place as part of Culture Days 2020.
Oct
10
Latin Dance Night
October 10, 2020
Celebremos el arte y cultura!
Event is taking place as part of Culture...
Oct
17
Art is What You Make of It, featuring Okanagan makers
October 17, 2020
Event is taking place as part of Culture Days 2020.
ARTSCO...
Oct
17
Into the Light - Screening and Artist Talk
October 17, 2020
Event is taking place as part of Culture Days 2020.
Into...
Oct
23
Very Short Showcase: Stories and Songs
October 23, 2020
Event is taking place as part of Culture Days 2020.
Performers...
Oct
24
Ballet Kelowna presents Launch
October 24, 2020
Event is taking place as part of Culture Days 2020.
Ballet...
Mar
12
Songs of the Southern Belles
March 12, 2021 - March 13, 2021
Friday, March 12: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 13: 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. show.
Songs of the Southern Belles...
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Mar
22
Bobby Bazini
March 22, 2021
Having spent the last year writing all over the world from LA to London and to Berlin with celebrated songwriters the...
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Apr
24
The Comic Strippers
April 24, 2021
A male stripper parody and improv comedy show.
The award-winning improv...