"To succeed in life you need three things-
a wishbone, a backbone, and a funny bone."
-Reba McEntire
Arts Factory
& Venue Access Grants
Exciting news!
Three Bone Theatre now manages all bookings of the blackbox theatre, the scene shop, and a community workspace classroom at the Arts Factory.
Come experience all that Arts Factory has to offer!
1545 W Trade Street, Charlotte, NC 28216
Available Spaces
Black Box Theatre
Ideal Use: theatre, readings, film screenings, dance (if dance floor is rented), live music, spoken word/poetry, comedy, speaking events, workshops, classes
Renting the Theatre comes with sole access to the dressing room as well as use of the scene shop. It also comes with access to the shared building break room and a single bathroom backstage. This rental also ensures access to the front public entrance and lobby for ticket sales and concessions.
Theatre includes brand new lighting and sound system.
Scene Shop
Ideal use: Best for working on visual arts projects or theatre scene shop use
Outfitted with basic tools for building and painting
Community Workspace
Ideal Use: Meetings, Work space, additional backstage space or expanded dressing room space,
small classes or workshops.
Outfitted with office supplies, printer/copier, ability to create personalized signage,
and virtual meeting capabilities.
Venue Access Grants
Arts Factory is a proud participating member of the new Venue Access Grant program offered by the Arts & Science Council, funded by Mecklenburg County.
Individual Artists and 501(c)3 Organizations can how request up to 100% rental subsidy for events at the Arts Factory. Please click the links below to learn more. Once you have submitted your Booking Request Form, we will reach out to confirm your booking and walk you through the next steps to apply for rental assistance.
Individual Artist Grant Guidelines
The Venue Access Grant at the Arts Factory is a program managed by Three Bone Theatre. This grant is made possible by The Arts & Science Council (“ASC”) and is designed to alleviate financial barriers for Mecklenburg County's smaller to mid-size nonprofit arts, science, and history organizations, enabling them to utilize publicly and privately owned venues for cultural programming. This grant funding, provided solely by Mecklenburg County, aims to provide access to affordable space for the creation and experience of arts and culture, fostering a more vibrant and active cultural landscape across the county. This grant supports projects that directly lead to increased public engagement with arts, science, and history in accessible and appropriate spaces.