[Whisenhunt Center for the Performing Arts: A Blend of Artistry and Modernity]

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Originally a Church of Christ built in the 1940s, the Whisenhunt Center for the Performing Arts now houses an impressive collection of 200 internationally known artists' works and captivating Bill Mack wall sculptures in the auditorium. With seating for 299 people and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, this Art Deco-style building offers a remarkable venue for performances and events, featuring half a dozen breakout rooms for added versatility.

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1 photograph : digital ; col.

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Mallory, Randy April 3, 2012.

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  • Main Title: [Whisenhunt Center for the Performing Arts: A Blend of Artistry and Modernity]
  • Series Title: Whisenhunt Center

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Originally a Church of Christ built in the 1940s, the Whisenhunt Center for the Performing Arts now houses an impressive collection of 200 internationally known artists' works and captivating Bill Mack wall sculptures in the auditorium. With seating for 299 people and state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems, this Art Deco-style building offers a remarkable venue for performances and events, featuring half a dozen breakout rooms for added versatility.

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1 photograph : digital ; col.

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  • Preferred Citation: Randy Mallory Papers (AR0954), University of North Texas Special Collections

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  • April 3, 2012

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  • Aug. 12, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

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Mallory, Randy. [Whisenhunt Center for the Performing Arts: A Blend of Artistry and Modernity], photograph, April 3, 2012; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1979157/: accessed June 25, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.

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