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About Quick Center For The Arts
The Quick Center for the Arts is Fairfield University’s premier performing arts complex, featuring the state-of-the-art Kelley Theatre, intimate Wein Black Box, and the Walsh Art Gallery. Located at 1073 North Benson Road in Fairfield, CT, the center hosts a diverse lineup—from Open VISIONS Forum discussions and Met Opera Live in HD to National Theatre Live broadcasts and renowned chamber music performances. The venue has celebrated ongoing renovations and naming updates, underscoring its commitment to innovative arts programming. Whether you’re catching a main stage production or a gallery exhibit, we’ve got you covered with easy ticket access and practical visitor information.
Secure your seats with confidence at the Quick Center for the Arts. We provide reliable, straightforward ticket options, plus practical details on parking, campus transit, and nearby places to stay and dine. It’s all part of getting you to the show with no fuss—like having a friend in the know. For tailored recommendations, explore the Kelley Theatre seating chart and venue pages, and check out partner hotels and restaurants for convenient stays and meals around your visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: Kelley Theatre seats 740; Wein Black Box seats 120; Walsh Art Gallery seats 100.
- Address: 1073 North Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.
- Venue type: University-based performing arts center with theatre, black box, and gallery spaces.
- Seating chart: Detailed Kelley Theatre seating chart available as a PDF (qc_kelleyseatingchart_022113.pdf) and via the seating page.
- Parking: Ample free parking on campus; parking lot access via the Leitao entrance and additional lots behind the Quick Center.
- Transit: On-campus shuttle to Fairfield Train Station and town shuttle; intercampus shuttle; CT Transit routes referenced on the university transportation page.
- Nearby hotels: Circle Hotel Fairfield (about 1.4 miles away) and Delamar Southport (275 Old Post Rd, Southport, CT 06890).
- Notable events hosted: Open VISIONS Forum talks, Met Opera Live in HD and National Theatre Live broadcasts, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center visits, and the center’s 35th-anniversary season.
- Renamed/demolished: The venue remains active (not demolished); the Open VISIONS Forum was renamed to Philip I. Eliasoph Open VISIONS Forum, and the Kelley Theatre stage was renamed the Dr. Carole Ann Maxwell Stage in 2024.