The Kemp Center for the Arts
1300 Lamar Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Activities

• Art classes for kids and adults

• Performance events

• The North Light, West End, and Sculpture Garden gallery exhibit spaces

The Kemp Center is the home of the Arts Council Wichita Falls, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra, and the Wichita Falls Youth Symphony. 

History
The Kemp was built in 1917 at the request of Flora Kemp who, when asked by her husband Joseph what she would like for her birthday, suggested a public library. The library opened its doors in 1918 with a donation of 4000 books provided by the community. In 1998, the City of Wichita Falls leased the then-defunct historic building to the Arts Council, which began an extensive renovation project to restore the building. The result was The Kemp Center for the Arts, which opened it’s doors in 2002.

The Forum
2120 Speedway Avenue
Wichita Falls, TX 76308

The Forum is a premier event rental venue in Wichita Falls.

Activities
• Event venue rental
• Arts Council WF signature events
• Performance events
• The Galleria gallery exhibit space

History
The Forum began in 1927 as the home of The Woman’s Forum, a women’s social and philanthropic organization founded by the women of Wichita Falls’ rapidly expanding ranch and oil community. In 2010 the aging building was deeded to the Arts Council and an extensive renovation project was undertaken to restore and repair the facility. Currently known as “The Forum”, the building helps support the Arts Council’s programming and provides over 12000 square feet of room rental.

Follow the link for venue rental information: Forum Venue Bookings