Coppell Arts Center

Coppell, TX

In the heart of Coppell’s historic district, the Coppell Arts Center has quickly become a beloved hub for the community, anchoring the Old Town Pavilion Park with its vibrant presence. More than just an entertainment venue, the centre stands as a celebration of local artists and serves as a vital educational resource for all ages.

The facility offers a 445-seat proscenium theatre, a 160-seat flexible theatre, a 150-seat multi-purpose room, an art studio, gallery, and a variety of support spaces. Schuler Shook provided comprehensive theatre planning and design services, including audience seating, stage rigging and curtains, theatre lighting systems, and general house lighting.

Opening just one month into the COVID-19 lockdown, the Coppell Arts Center adapted rapidly, engaging the community with drive-in movies, serving as a voting station, and providing a much-needed gathering space. Today, the centre continues to enrich the Coppell and North Texas community, presenting a wide range of cultural programs, from theatre and live music to art exhibitions.

Collaborating with Corgan, Schuler Shook helped shape the vision of the centre’s performance spaces. Our theatre design services supported the centre’s dynamic programming by creating versatile, well-equipped environments for each venue. The architectural lighting design for the Main Hall showcases our integration of house lighting within acoustic reflectors and wood sidewall illumination. Additionally, the colour-changing lighting in the hallways enhances the centre’s artistic ambiance.