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About Newton Hobson Fine Arts Center

Welcome to the Newton Hobson Chapel & Fine Arts Center, a key on-campus venue at Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina. With seating for approximately 1,100 to 1,200 guests across various configurations over the years, this venue hosts university performances, community events, and special programs throughout the year. Whether you’re planning to catch a Sounds of the Season concert, a NASA-related program, or a campus performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats with ease.

Here’s what to know when planning your visit: seating layouts are available on request, parking is convenient for guests, and CATbus provides transit access to the SWU campus. We’ve also gathered nearby lodging and dining options to make your trip smooth from arrival to curtain call.

Important notes: Some event pages reference alternative addresses (737 Wesleyan Dr) or show historic capacity figures. For the most accurate access details, contact SWU Conference Services. Always verify the exact entrance and parking zones for your event date. If you’re planning a multi-event trip, treat each date as its own visit and confirm current details closer to your showtime.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 1,100 seats (per SWU Conference Services page). Older SWU materials stated 1,200 seats at completion in 2008.
  • Address: Newton Hobson Chapel & Fine Arts Center, 907 Wesleyan Dr, Central, SC 29630 (campus map shows the building; SWU contact page lists the driving address as 907 Wesleyan Dr).
  • Venue type: On-campus university auditorium/fine arts center (Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center).
  • Seating chart: No public seating chart is published on SWU’s venue pages; contact SWU Conference Services for layout details.
  • Parking: SWU parking policies and a campus map show visitor/guest parking; see SWU Parking Information for rules and guest parking areas.
  • Transit: CATbus serves the SWU campus; a CATbus stop near Wesleyan Dr/Clayton St was opened in 2017; route information indicates SWU is a stop on the Red Route.
  • Nearby hotels/lodging: Eagles Rest Bed & Breakfast on campus; Fairfield Inn & Suites Anderson Clemson nearby; additional Clemson/Anderson-area hotels listed in booking guides.
  • Notable events hosted: 2008 groundbreaking/opening of the chapel & fine arts center (capacity announced as 1,200); 2017 eclipse-related events including a NASA-related program at the Newton Hobson Auditorium; ongoing campus events like Sounds of the Season (2025).
  • Public address consistency: Campus map lists Newton Hobson Chapel & Fine Arts Center at 907 Wesleyan Dr; some event pages reference 737 Wesleyan Dr, indicating potential entrance/address discrepancies.