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About Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center
The Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center in downtown Bloomington serves as a versatile home for performing and visual arts, operated by Constellation Stage & Screen under the City of Bloomington since July 2022. With spaces ranging from an adaptable John Waldron Auditorium to the intimate Rose Firebay, the Waldron is a cornerstone venue for Cardinal Stage, Stages Bloomington, Jewish Theatre Bloomington, Windfall Dancers, and rotating visual arts exhibitions. Whether you’re planning a concert, play, dance performance, or exhibit, you’ll find a welcoming, community-centered venue with options to suit a variety of productions and audiences.
This page provides practical details to help you secure your seats, plan logistics, and explore nearby lodging and dining options in Bloomington.
Venue details, seating options, parking guidance, transit accessibility, and nearby accommodations are all considered to make your visit smooth. The Waldron’s flexible spaces include the John Waldron Auditorium (approximately 150 seats in a flexible configuration) and the Rose Firebay (about 70 seats). The full-building capacity varies by setup, with Constellation materials listing up to 360 total capacity in some configurations. For the latest seating specifics, check the current capacity notes from Constellation Stage & Screen. We’ve highlighted parking options (with safe practice for nearby lots), transit routes through Bloomington Transit, and recommended partner hotels and restaurants to enhance your visit. Secure your seats with confidence—we’ve got you covered through trusted local connections.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Current management: Constellation Stage & Screen (Waldron Arts Center) since July 2022 under City of Bloomington oversight.
- Former ownership: Ivy Tech owned and operated the building as the Ivy Tech John Waldron Arts Center from 2010 to 2020; ownership reverted to the City in 2021.
- Address: 122 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404 (common public address for the Waldron Arts Center).
- Venue spaces: John Waldron Auditorium (flexible space; seats about 150) and Rose Firebay (about 70 seats); additional galleries and a lobby/concession area.
- Full-building capacity can vary; Constellation materials list up to 360 total capacity with the auditorium configuration up to around 260 seats depending on setup.
- Parking: Closest is the 4th Street Garage (105 W 4th St) with $0.50/hour rates; street parking nearby; avoid the College Square lot (will tow).
- Transit: Bloomington Transit serves downtown; Route 13 was announced to serve Ivy Tech starting in 2025; Downtown Transit Center is the main hub.
- Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Bloomington (2100 N Walnut St), Home2 Suites Bloomington (1410 N Walnut St), Walnut Street Inn (130 N Walnut St).
- Notable events hosted: Cardinal Stage, Stages Bloomington, Jewish Theatre Bloomington, Windfall Dancers, and visual arts exhibitions; The Waldron hosts both performing and visual arts events.
- Seating chart: No single public universal seating chart published online; auditorium seating ~150 (flexible blackbox space); Rose Firebay ~70; Playhouse spaces nearby have separate seating; Constellation pages provide current capacity details.