Capitol Arts Center

Capitol Arts Center is an art gallery and theater complex in Bowling Green featuring a main auditorium with 840 seats, rotating art exhibitions, and multiple performance spaces at 416 East Main Avenue. The facility also includes a second-floor gathering space suitable for smaller group meetings and events.

The building began as a saloon in 1890, became the Columbia Theatre in 1911, and was renamed Capitol Theatre in 1921. These transformations show how the space evolved from a drinking establishment into a cultural landmark for the city.

The center hosts theatrical productions, concerts, and art exhibitions that bring local and regional artists together with the Bowling Green community. It serves as a gathering place for people interested in performing and visual arts.

The complex is managed by Warren County Public Library and offers free movie screenings plus a furnished meeting room on the second floor. Visitors should remember this is an active cultural center with many different events, so it is worth checking the schedule before visiting.

Inside the building is Capitol Books, a used bookstore run by Friends of Warren County Library. The shop opens only during regular library hours and is a hidden treasure for book lovers.

Location: Bowling Green

Capacity: 840

Address: 416 East Main Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

Website: http://capitolarts.com

GPS coordinates: 36.99367,-86.44100

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:04