Opened in 1972, Hancher is a multi-disciplinary performing arts center and cultural hub on the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City, IA.The Hancher Auditorium is an 1,800-seat performance hall with multiple balconies and the large Hadley Stage. The auditorium hosts Broadway musicals, contemporary dance, and classical music.Strauss Hall is a smaller rehearsal space and home to Club Hancher; intimate performances featuring exceptional artists in a variety of styles.Outdoor concerts may be held on The Hancher Green, the lawn south of Hancher Auditorium.Additional event spaces at Hancher include Smith Lobby, Stone Lobby, and Stanley Café. ...

PUBLIC SPACE ONE (PS1) is an artist-led, community-driven, contemporary arts center located at the historic Close House in Iowa City, IA, built circa 1874. PS1’s Close House facilities includes a gallery, studio, outdoor art space, an apartment for artists in residence, the Center for Afrofuturist Studies reading room, and a community production studio. ...

The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City, IA, is a renovated vaudeville-era playhouse now serving as a community arts center and 725-seat performance venue. It is owned and operated by Englert Civic Theatre, a non-profit art organization. From intimate performances to school concerts to live theater, the Englert’s historic stage accommodates a variety of performances with its professional lighting, sound, and front of house staff. ...