HENEGAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS MISSION STATEMENT: Operate a community arts center that provides quality cultural and educational programs, opportunities for community use and continues to preserve and maintain its historic significance.

RED CARPET PRODUCTIONS MISSION STATEMENT: Red Carpet Productions is a resident company at the Henegar Center for the Arts that is dedicated to creating an entertaining, high-quality theatre experience.

The Henegar Center for the Arts is a community cultural center in a restored 1919 school in the heart of historic downtown Melbourne. The center serves the community with a complete schedule of quality theatre, dance and opera performances as well as concerts ranging from classical to contemporary. Classes for all ages in music, theatre, dance supplement the exciting performance schedule. The center is also the site for a variety of meetings, seminars, receptions and social events for community groups, businesses and organizations. Call the center or visit the website for event schedules and additional information.

OUR HISTORY: The Henegar Center was born from the vision of a dedicated group of community leaders. As the deterioration of two historical buildings in downtown Melbourne became increasingly apparent, a small group formed the Brevard Regional Arts Group (BRAG) to revive the treasured landmarks. The buildings, formerly public schools, were donated by the Brevard County School System to BRAG for transformation into cultural arts facilities. The Henegar Center for the Arts was thus born, named for Ruth Henegar, beloved principal for whom the original middle school was named in 1963. BRAG raised over $2.5 million in cash and services to renovate the main building and the final renovations were completed in 1993.At the heart of the Center is a 493 seat proscenium-style theater designed by a Tony Award-winning Broadway set designer. The stage features a main stage curtain from the original Broadway production of The King and I, with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems for the highest quality productions.

VOLUNTEERS WELCOME: We welcome volunteers interested in donating their time and labor to: Office Assistance,  Building Repair and Maintenance, Technical Support, Production, Fundraising and Development. If you simply appreciate the presence of a quality center for the arts, we rely on you for ticket sales, attendance, annual memberships and donations.

A LOCATION FOR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS: The Henegar Center's architecture and ambiance offer the ideal setting for meetings, seminars, conventions, and special events. Choose from: The Grand Ballroom (21' x 61' - Seated Dinner 120), The Reception Room (21' x 34' - Occasional Seating 75), The Courtyard Garden Room (32' x 23' - Occasional Seating 50-100), A mirrored Dance Studio (24' x 32'), Two meeting rooms (East 23' x 23' - Occasional Seating 50-75) and (West 17' x 11' - Occasional Seating 10-15).