Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts

The Randolph W. Bromery Center for the Arts is a performing arts facility at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst that spans across the campus entrance as an elevated structure. The complex includes dance studios, dressing rooms, a performance stage with orchestra pit, and modern projection equipment.

The structure was designed by architects Kevin Roche and John Dinkeloo and built between 1972 and 1974. It opened to the public in 1975 and became a major arts facility for the university.

The Tillis Performance Hall hosts musical performances featuring artists from around the world, welcoming audiences of roughly 2000 people. This venue serves as a cultural hub where the campus community gathers to experience live performances.

The venue sits in an open campus setting that is easy to navigate from the main facilities. Visitors should allow time to explore the area, as the structure can be easy to miss when approaching from certain directions.

The building reflects in a nearby pond, revealing the geometric concrete patterns that define its Brutalist design. This mirrored effect changes throughout the day depending on lighting and water conditions.

Location: Amherst

Inception: 1975

Architects: Kevin Roche

Official opening: 1975

Website: https://fac.umass.edu

GPS coordinates: 42.38630,-72.52540

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05