About
The Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center is composed of three buildings: the Smith music building, which houses classrooms, practice studios, and the Ruth Taylor Recital Hall; the Dicke art building, which features spacious art studios flooded with natural light, digital photo labs, and an art gallery; and the Ruth Taylor Theater building, which features the 500-seat Stieren Theater, one of the most advanced theatrical facilities at an undergraduate college.
Fast Facts
- 2 state of the art performance centers
- 800 total combined seating capacity of Stieren Theater and Ruth Taylor Recital Hall
Hours of operation
Monday-Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - 10 p.m.
Inside The Venue
Directions to the Ruth Taylor Fine Arts Center
General Parking
The Laurie Auditorium Parking Garage has designated levels for permit holders and visitor parking on the Orange level and Lot B. TUPD is available and onsite during every event to help guide to the appropriate parking areas.
Accessibility Accommodations
Parking
Laurie Auditorium Parking Garage has elevators and has accessible parking spaces available on all levels.
Reserved Seating
Reserved wheelchair and accessible seating in all the venues.
Assisted Listening Devices
Devices may be obtained free of charge at the box office prior to the event, but patrons are required to leave a photo ID, to be claimed upon return of the device.
Closed Captioning
Closed Captioning available for certain performances.
Contact
For further assistance, please call the Trinity University Police Department at 210-999-7070.
Downloadable Maps
Events and Booking Information
Upcoming Events
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Trinity University events are going virtual!
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most University events will be in virtual format in accordance with health and safety guidelines. This decision reflects the University’s desire to protect members of the Trinity community as well as guests and visitors, both on campus or at Trinity-sponsored events off campus.
Booking Information
Tiger Faculty and Staff
Host an Event
Planning a large event or activity? Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information about event planning on Trinity’s campus.
Reserve a Space or Place
Make individual space or room reservations through T-Space at tspace.trinity.edu. You’ll need your Trinity network username and password, and an idea about the date, time, location, and size of your event.
Students: Reach out to a faculty or staff sponsor for more information on event planning and space reservations.
Community Members
Host an Event
Want to use a facility or space on Trinity’s campus for your next large event or activity? Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information.
Reserve a Space or Place
Rooms, halls, and outdoor spaces can be reserved for events such as guest lectures, meetings, or other smaller activities. Contact Conferences and Special Programs for more information.