Courthouse Center for the Arts

1893 Historical Washington County Courthouse, located near the Amtrak Train Station and just a minute from the University of Rhode Island.  This beautiful Romanesque, Granite building is now the home to the Courthouse Center for the Arts.  Homey welcoming feeling and where you can enjoy concerts by musicians, from all over the world and your preferred New England locals, playing your favorite songs. This intimate setting is as if you all have a front row seat. After the show you meet with the artists, get autographs or just hang out.
Sporting a full service bar, plentiful parking, modernized with air-conditioning and handicapped access, this venue will delight you with its historical and old world charm. The Courthouse seats 193-280 happy patrons, wrapped in a half U shape around the stage. Children's programming are free as well as space for other non-profit organizations and support groups in need of this grand ole' building. Many hold their fundraisers here along with celebrations, recitals and more.
The Grand Courtroom serves perfectly for recordings as most all musicians love the sound.  The Courthouse had its first CD release party here for an up and coming band that recorded live in our Grand Courtroom. We now have monthly gallery exhibits, music events are every weekend, and educational opportunities are on the rise.  Grants are being searched out for more and more things to improve upon, offer, and the continued preservation of this building.   A supportive Board of Directors and a host of kind, dedicated and loving volunteers manage and operate this fine facility and it%u2019s all its endeavors.

The Courthouse Center for the Arts is Southern Rhode Islands Most unique and intimate entertainment and arts center.

OUR MISSION
The mission of the Courthouse Center for the Arts is to produce and distribute exceptional arts programs, increasing to year round.  The Courthouse is committed to providing accessible, affordable and free programming for adults and kids, increasing community involvement and participation, and community outreach assistance, focusing on providing services not offered by other nearby facilities, working to achieve distinction in our chosen focus all while preserving the historic Washington County Courthouse as its home.