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Venue Rentals

A collage banner of performance venues on Wingate's campus.
A collage banner of performance venues on Wingate's campus.
A collage banner of performance venues on Wingate's campus.

Goldilocks isn’t the only one looking for that “just right” fit. When you have an event to host, finding the perfect venue can be a challenge. Wingate offers a variety of spaces for performances, dinners, receptions and more. Check out the venues below —  indoor and outdoor, formal and casual — to discover one that’s perfect for you.


Performance Facilities

Austin Memorial Chapel Auditorium

The audience seats, stage and and lighting in Austin Auditorium.

Austin Memorial Chapel Auditorium, completed in 1960, seats 1,100, and serves as a cultural center for both the University and the surrounding community. The building is named for the late Mr. and Mrs. John M. Austin of Wadesboro. The auditorium was remodeled in 1980 to accommodate a custom-built, 30-stop Holtkamp organ given by the late Thelma Rivers, an alumna of the Wingate School, in honor of the Rivers family: Miss Alma Rivers, L.D. Rivers, and Theodore Rivers.

Helms Gallery

Helms Art Gallery

The C. Douglas Helms Gallery is located on the campus of Wingate University in the George A. Batte Center for Performing Arts.

Hannah Covington McGee Theatre

The audience seats, stage and lighting in the Batte Center.

Hannah Covington McGee Theatre, completed in 1999, is named in honor of President Jerry E. McGee’s late wife, a life-long patron of the arts. The 554-seat auditorium, located within the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center, provides a venue for University theatrical and musical productions, lectures, and many other University and community-wide events.

Plyler-Griffin Recital Hall

The audience seats, stage and piano in Plyler-Griffin Recital Hall.

The Plyler-Griffin Recital Hall within the George A. Batte, Jr. Fine Arts Center seats 176. It is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment for student and faculty presentations. It is named for Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Plyer, former North Carolina senator, and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Griffin of Monroe.


 

Outdoor Facility - Campus Lake


 

Helms Art Gallery
LaVerne

 

Policies & Procedures

Pricing

Rental fees and non-profit rental fees include use of the facility for 4 hours unless noted otherwise. After the initial 4-hour rental, an hourly fee will apply.

Academic Facilities External Fee Non-Profit Fee After 4-hour rental
Classroom $200 $120 $75 per hour

 

Athletic Facilities External Fee Non-Profit Fee After 4-hour rental
Cuddy Arena $1,000 $860 $300 per hour
Irwin Belk Stadium $1,400 $1,180 $400 per hour
Indoor Pool $1,000 $860 $300 per hour
Ron Christopher Field $1,000 $860 $300 per hour
Softball Field $1,000 $860 $300 per hour
Tennis Courts $1,000 $860 $300 per hour

 

LaVerne Banquet Hall External Fee Non-Profit Fee After 4-hour rental
Room A $400 $340 $150 per hour
Room B $500 $428 $150 per hour
Room C $500 $428 $150 per hour
Room D $400 $340 $150 per hour
Rooms A, B, C & D $1,100 $940 $200 per hour

 

Outdoor Facilities External Fee Non-Profit Fee After 4-hour rental
Campus Lake $1,800 $1,440 $450 per hour

 

Performance Facilities External Fee Non-Profit Fee After 4-hour rental
McGee Theatre
(performance base rate)
$900
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
$720
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
NA
McGee Theatre
(rehearsal base rate)
$650
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
$520
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
NA
McGee Theatre
(additional performance in 24-hour period)
$400
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
$320
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
NA
Austin Auditorium
(performance base rate)
$1,500
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
$1,250
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
NA
Austin Auditorium
(rehearsal base rate)
$750
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
$600
(8 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.)
NA
Recital Hall $350 $280 $75 per hour
Helms Gallery $250 $200 $50 per hour

 

Additional Fees

Product/Service Fee Notes
Cleaning $25 Per person/per hour
Setup/breakdown crew $15 Per person/per hour, provides tables & chairs for setup/breakdown
House Manager/Usher $15 Per person/per hour, will assist with theatre house sitting and front of house operations
Box Office Assistant
(performance facilities only)
$15 Per person/per hour, will help manage box office operations and ticket sales
Box Office Set-Up Fee
(per show)
$100 Per show
Tech Crew $15 Per person/per hour, will run performance lighting, sound and tech
Lifeguard services
(indoor pool only)
$50 Per person/per hour. A lifeguard is required for use of our pools. One lifeguard is required per 12 swimmers.
Folding table (6 or 8 foot) $6 Per rectangular table
Round table (60") $9 Per table, seats up to 8
Folding chair $1.50 Per chair

 

Questions?

 

Marketing & Events
(704) 233-8028
events@wingate.edu