Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park

Earl W. Brydges Artpark State Park, located at 450 S 4th St, Lewiston, NY 14092, is a 108-acre state park and a renowned venue for the visual and performing arts. Here is a detailed description of its meeting, conference, and event facilities:

Meeting, Conference, and Event Facilities

Mainstage Theater:

• Capacity: Up to 2,400 viewers

• Features: Enclosed performance stage with fly house, orchestra pit, and back of house service areas. The enclosure is opened along the back wall to a lawn area used for general seating for up to 2,000 viewers.

• Services: Reserved seating sections, outdoor terrace and balcony areas for gatherings and events.

Artpark Amphitheater:

• Capacity: Up to 10,000 viewers

• Features: Outdoor stage with seating for up to 10,000 viewers in the front-of-stage viewing area, tiered lawn sections for general seating and reserved seating, and a fabric-covered terrace for sponsored seating.

• Services: Weekly musical performances throughout the performance season, assistive listening available, and ADA compliant.

Other Venues:

• Indoor Theater: A venue for various performances and events.

• Outdoor Venues: Various areas used for children’s arts activities, picnic facilities, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, and access to fishing.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• Mainstage Theater:

• Capacity: Up to 2,400 viewers
• Function: Enclosed performance stage with various service areas.

• Artpark Amphitheater:

• Capacity: Up to 10,000 viewers
• Function: Outdoor stage with tiered seating and reserved seating areas.

• Indoor Theater:

• Capacity: Varies depending on the event configuration
• Function: Various performances and events.

• Outdoor Venues:

• Capacity: Varies depending on the event configuration
• Function: Children’s arts activities, picnics, hiking, cross-country skiing, and fishing.

Services

• Assistive Listening: Available for all events.

• ADA Compliance: The venue is fully ADA compliant with special seating and preferred entry gates for patrons with disabilities.

• Concessions: Non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, liquor) are available.

• Payment Methods: Primarily cashless with digital wallets or debit and credit cards accepted. Some vendors may still accept cash.

• Parking: Ample parking facilities available, with additional parking lot improvements increasing capacity by 100 spaces.

• Transportation: Public transportation and rideshare options available.

Artpark State Park offers a diverse range of facilities suitable for various types of events, from intimate performances to large-scale concerts and gatherings. Its scenic location overlooking the Niagara Gorge adds to its unique appeal, making it an ideal venue for both local and international events.