Venues and Facilities

Opened in 1961, Lulu Vere Childers Hall is a four-level brick and cinder block facility anchoring the north side of the University’s main quad—known as “The Yard”—at the heart of Howard’s campus. It serves as the dedicated home of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, housing the Departments of Art, Music, and Theatre Arts.

Childers Hall features a comprehensive suite of creative and performance spaces, including the Al Freeman, Jr. Environmental Theatre Space, Ira Aldridge Theater, Gallery of Art, recital hall, dance studio, band and choir rehearsal facilities, dressing rooms, and individual practice rooms. Academic departments are organized throughout the building: Theatre Arts occupies the first floor and basement, Art is located on the second floor, and Music spans the third floor and basement. Music facilities are reserved exclusively for students enrolled in Department of Music courses, ensembles, and Musical Theatre programs. The Fine Arts Workshop—home to sculpture and graduate painting studios—is located nearby on Sherman Avenue.

Due to high demand, performance and rehearsal spaces are scheduled on a daily and hourly basis throughout the academic year (August–May). Priority is given to departments and programs with regular instructional and performance needs, followed by other University units, student organizations, and administrative offices, based on availability.

On a limited basis, facilities may be made available to external organizations through individual rental agreements, provided proposed uses align with the University’s mission and serve the broader community.

For rental inquiries, please contact finearts@howard.edu.