{"id":792,"date":"2018-05-22T15:54:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T15:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/beta.mattiekellyartscenter.org\/?page_id=792"},"modified":"2026-09-30T09:43:27","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:43:27","slug":"rent-the-venue","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mattiekellyartscenter.org\/beta\/the-venue\/rent-the-venue\/","title":{"rendered":"Rent the Venue"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"792\" class=\"elementor elementor-792\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b561ab7 elementor-section-full_width mkac-match elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b561ab7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d401567\" data-id=\"d401567\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4f2d50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"a4f2d50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mkac-match mk-rental-page\">\n  <section class=\"mk-hero\" aria-labelledby=\"mk-rental-title\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mk-hero-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/mattiekellyartscenter.org\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/venue.png\" alt=\"A stage or event space at Mattie Kelly Arts Center\" fetchpriority=\"high\">\n    <div class=\"mk-hero-inner\"><span class=\"mk-eyebrow\">Mattie Kelly Arts Center<\/span><h1 id=\"mk-rental-title\">Rent the Venue<\/h1><p class=\"mk-deck\">Your Event. <em>Our Stage.<\/em><\/p><p class=\"mk-summary\">An extraordinary setting for performances, celebrations and gatherings on Florida\u2019s Emerald Coast.<\/p><a class=\"mk-btn\" href=\"#rental-contact\">Plan your event &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n    <a class=\"mk-scroll\" href=\"#rental-intro\">Discover more <span aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2193<\/span><\/a>\n  <\/section>\n  <section class=\"mk-intro\" id=\"rental-intro\"><div class=\"mk-shell mk-center\"><span class=\"mk-eyebrow\">Welcome to MKAC<\/span><h2 class=\"mk-title\">The Perfect Setting for an <em>Unforgettable Event<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"mk-rule\"><\/div><p>Bring your vision to life at Mattie Kelly Arts Center. Located on Northwest Florida State College\u2019s Niceville campus, our performing arts complex offers a distinctive setting for concerts, theater, dance and special events.<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re presenting visiting talent or bringing your community together, our team can help you explore the possibilities.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"mk-split mk-soft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mk-split-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/mattiekellyartscenter.org\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC_0083-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"MKAC performance venue set for an event\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"mk-split-copy\"><span class=\"mk-eyebrow\">Showcase your event<\/span><h2>Exceptional <em>Performance Spaces<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"mk-rule\"><\/div><p>From the 1,650-seat Mainstage Theater to the intimate Sprint Theater, MKAC offers options for theatrical productions, live music, dance and community presentations.<\/p><a class=\"mk-text-link\" href=\"\/beta\/the-venue\/#venue-spaces\">Explore our venues &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"mk-split mk-flip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mk-split-photo\" src=\"https:\/\/mattiekellyartscenter.org\/beta\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Mattie-Kelly-outside-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Guests arriving at or enjoying an event at MKAC\" loading=\"lazy\"><div class=\"mk-split-copy\"><span class=\"mk-eyebrow\">The Emerald Coast<\/span><h2>A Distinctive <em>Destination<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"mk-rule\"><\/div><p>Our Niceville location, a short drive from Destin and Fort Walton Beach, makes the Arts Center accessible to audiences and organizations across Northwest Florida.<\/p><p>Discuss your event format, anticipated attendance, schedule and technical needs with our rental team.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"mk-section mk-soft\"><div class=\"mk-shell\"><div class=\"mk-section-head\"><span class=\"mk-eyebrow\">Getting started<\/span><h2 class=\"mk-title\">Plan Your <em>Event<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"mk-rule\"><\/div><p>Share your plans with our team to discuss availability, facilities and the rental process.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"mk-triple\"><article class=\"mk-info\"><h3>Tell Us Your Plans<\/h3><p>Let us know your proposed date, event type and expected attendance.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"mk-info\"><h3>Explore Your Space<\/h3><p>We\u2019ll help you identify the venue and production requirements for your event.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"mk-info\"><h3>Discuss Next Steps<\/h3><p>Contact us for availability, rental requirements and additional details.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n  <section class=\"mk-cta\" id=\"rental-contact\"><div class=\"mk-shell mk-center\"><span class=\"mk-eyebrow\">Plan your event<\/span><h2>Bring Your Vision <em>to Our Stage.<\/em><\/h2><div class=\"mk-rule\"><\/div><p>Ready to explore a rental at Mattie Kelly Arts Center? Contact our team to discuss your plans and availability.<\/p><a class=\"mk-btn\" href=\"tel:+18507296004\">Call (850) 729-6004 &rarr;<\/a><p style=\"margin-top:32px;font-size:14px\">100 College Boulevard East \u00b7 Niceville, FL 32578<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mattie Kelly Arts Center Rent the Venue Your Event. Our Stage. An extraordinary setting for performances, celebrations and gatherings on Florida\u2019s Emerald Coast. 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