The University of Tennessee at Martin

A Virtual History


History of Campus Buildings

Name(s) of Building: Fine Arts Building
Dates of Construction: 1968-1971
Completion Date: 1971
Cost: $1,938,225
Brief History: The Fine Arts Building was officially opened and dedicated on May 28, 1971. The new building consisted of 54,702 square feet and contained 22 practice rooms, 11 classrooms, a choral rehearsal hall, art laboratories, study and reading rooms and a workshop. The building also has a 500 seat auditorium and 2,800 square foot stage. At present, the building houses the Division of Fine and Performing Arts which includes the music, drama and art departments. Most regional concert and stage productions are performed in the auditorium of the Fine Arts Building.
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