THE DR. CYRUS & MYRTLE KATZEN ARTS CENTER

Through the generosity of donors Cyrus and Myrtle Katzen, American University has a new center for the arts.

A facility that places art at the center of the AU experience, the Katzen Arts Center is an important addition to cultural life in Washington, D.C.

The 130,000-square-foot building on Ward Circle offers generous studio and classroom space for the Department of Art and Department of Performing Arts, plus a 30,000- square-foot gallery to showcase the Katzen and Watkins collections as well as works by students and visiting artists. This state-of-the-art facility also houses a 200-seat recital hall, black box theatre, and dance studio.