CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi will soon begin construction of a state-of-the-art Arts and Media Building.
The university says the new facility will provide an improved environment for music, theatre, and dance education while also serving as a recruitment tool to draw students in search of high-quality arts programs.
The new building will boast two floors and 85,000 square feet of space, which will act as a hub for artistic expression, education, and community engagement, according to TAMU-CC.
The first phase of the project is projected to cost an estimated $81 million, with $45 million provided by the Texas Legislature and donor opportunities available across a variety of levels.
The new building will include the following amenities:
- A state-of-the-art 325-seat proscenium theatre equipped with the latest technology
- A 200-seat recital hall along with a warm-up room for performers
- A black box theater that can seat up to 166 guests
- A dance studio complete with mirrors, barres, and a sprung floor
- Studios, workshops, and rehearsal spaces,
- A dedicated space for a Dr. Hector P. Garcia display
To celebrate the commencement of construction on the new building, a groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for May. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2026.
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