Katzen Arts Center, Performing arts center at American University, Washington D.C., United States.
The Katzen Arts Center spans 130,000 square feet with specialized spaces for theatre, music, dance performances, and a 30,000-square-foot art museum.
The center opened its doors in 2005 following substantial contributions from Dr. Cyrus and Mrs. Myrtle Katzen, who provided their modern art collection.
The center houses academic departments for Art History, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Arts Management, Dance, Music, and Theatre within American University.
The museum section remains open Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering rotating exhibitions of contemporary art throughout the year.
The museum presented the first American exhibition of contemporary North Korean art and maintains one of the largest university collections of modern pieces.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 2005
Website: http://american.edu/cas/katzen
GPS coordinates: 38.93930,-77.08700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:13
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