Powerhouse Community Arts Center

The Powerhouse Community Arts Center is a historic venue in Oxford, Mississippi, housed in a 1928 brick building originally constructed as the city's electric plant. Designed by architect Frank P. Gates and built by the W.R. Ellis Company, the structure powered Oxford until 1952, when the Tennessee Valley Authority took over service. The building was repurposed in 2008 as the Powerhouse Community Arts Center and is now home to the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. The venue offers two event spaces — the Gallery and the Theatre — each measuring 40 by 70 feet with 24-foot ceilings and exposed vintage brick walls. Together, the rooms accommodate up to 800 guests for standing receptions and 400 for seated dinners. The Theatre includes a stage and a dance floor. Both spaces can be reserved independently or in combination, making the venue a flexible choice for weddings, rehearsal dinners, galas, private parties, and performing arts events. Rental includes a full complement of tables and chairs.