RENT A SPACE
Host with Purpose at the Center
From professional conferences to community celebrations, the Center offers versatile, state-of-the-art spaces designed to bring your events to life. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, training session, or special gathering, our modern facilities provide the perfect backdrop for productivity, connection, and innovation in the heart of Southern Virginia.
Rental Facilities Contact
Andy Burnette
Martin-Lacy Lecture Hall
Classrooms
Gardner Board Room
Services & Amenities
Martin-Lacy Lecture Hall
The Martin-Lacy Lecture Hall serves as the primary venue for large gatherings, lectures, and conferences, offering exceptional versatility to meet the needs of your next event. The 4,300 sq. ft. space is equipped with ceiling-mounted room dividers that can be lowered to create up to three separate meeting areas. Each section is acoustically treated and fully supported with integrated technology, allowing multiple events to take place simultaneously without disruption.
Full Hall Capacity
- Banquet-style seating = 268
- Theater-style seating = 300
Section Capacity
- Banquet-style seating = 72
- Theater-style seating = 100
Classrooms
2026-2027 Classroom Rates
-
$300 for full day (8 hours or more)
The Center offers eight flexible classrooms with capacities ranging from six to 40 participants. All rooms feature integrated technology, making them ideal for meetings, community-based classes, or breakout session during larger events. The classrooms are conveniently located in both the Baldwin Building (191 Fayette Street) and King Hall (30 Franklin Street) in Uptown Martinsville.
Are you a local nonprofit with a small budget? Ask about our non-profit pricing before you book.
Gardner Board Room
With the best view in Martinsville and integrated technology, the Gardner Board Room, located on the third floor of the Baldwin Building, is the perfect setting for your next important meeting. The Board meeting table seats 20 participants, with additional room for seating around the room. A small catering kitchen is attached, making a working lunch convenient.
Services & Amenities
Don't sweat the details, the Center has you covered!
-
Projectors, screens, and A/V equipment
-
(3) Lecterns/Podiums
-
Wireless handheld mics & lapel mics
-
(40) six-foot round banquet tables
-
(50) six-foot rectangle tables
-
(20) eight-foot rectangle tables
-
(20) 32-inch cocktail tables
-
(300) conference-style chairs
-
(198) gold Chiavari chairs
-
Fully-equipped warming kitchen
-
Stage with flexible sizing (up to 12' x 20')
-
In-House Security
-
On-Site Parking
-
IT and A/V Support
