ABOUT THE SHOW ROOM
The ZACC Show Room is located in the heart of downtown Missoula in the beautiful, historic Studebaker Building, and can house a maximum of 150 seated and 350 standing. Adjacent to the Show Room is the Blackfoot Gallery & Lounge, which can be booked in addition to the theatre for events requiring extra, separate space.
The name of our event center harkens back to the building's original use as an automobile garage and showroom. The Studebaker Building is listed on the National Historic Registry, and served a growing automobile industry from the 1920s through the 1950s, when its owner Louis Nybo sold and repaired Studebakers here — the then vehicle of choice for Missoula's police force.
SHOW ROOM AMENITIES
Our event center boasts 150 chairs, 20 rectangular 72" banquet tables, twelve 30" round wooden-top cocktail tables (which adjust in height), an adjustable theatre lighting system, a state-of-the-art sound system, backdrop and blackout curtains, a 5,000-lumen projector and 9' by 16' mechanical screen, a removable stage, a backstage area with access to the kitchen and upstairs bathrooms, with public access bathrooms and an interactive play space just outside the entrance. The Show Room holds a beer, wine, and cider non-profit service license, and events in the Show Room serving alcohol are catered to by trained and certified ZACC bartenders.
The Show Room is available to rent for private events, for use by non-profits, and for festival events requiring passes.
Performances in the Show Room are exclusively booked by the ZACC. To inquire about booking a show in the ZACC Show Room, please go to Book a Show.
The ZACC does not stock linens. If your event requires tablecloths or other linens we recommend renting from Missoula Textile Services.
The ZACC's kitchen is not commercial, and foods served to the public must be prepared offsite (though our kitchen is perfect for discreet food service prep/set-up and for keeping foods hot or cold). For great local catering, we recommend Biga Pizza, Masala, Bravo! Catering, and Burns St. Bistro.
If you have questions, please email Gallery and Venue Director Mikyla Veis, at mikyla@zootownarts.org.
Below are some examples of room layout, but they are by no means exhaustive. We work with you to arrange the space in the way best suited to your event.
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THRUST
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THEATER IN THE ROUND
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CENTER DANCE FLOOR
Resiliency of Montana: Indigenous Art Exposure
A two day collaborative and educational event that intersects Montana tribal artists and Indigenous relatives at the ZACC! With Indigenous art exhibiting in all ZACC galleries and in our live performance venue, the Show Room
Friday, September 3 and Saturday, September 4
*Masks will be required at this event to protect tribal members and their communities.
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 3
First Friday Gallery Opening from 5-8 PM
Featuring art by Carlin Bear Don’t Walk, Monica Gilles-Brings Yellow, Two Eagle River School, and Evani Spencer. In addition to our gallery shows, there will also be an Indigenous Art Market featuring local Indigenous Artists, including: Beacreations, Jesse and Tillie Derosier, Dancing Butterfly Designs, Native Bling, Evening Designs, Antelope Woman Designs, Buffalo Bridge Designs, Thunderwoman Designs, NomadCulture 406, Plains Soul, and Sweet Sage Woman.
During the gallery opening attendees will enjoy music by Teague Goodvoice.
Performances in the Show Room from 7-9 PM
Readings by Chris La Tray and Heather Cahoon, followed by music performances by Crybaby and Foreshadow.
Saturday, September 4
Events in the Show Room from 1-3 PM
1 PM
Two Eagle River School student photography panel and slide show.
2 PM
Fashion Show emceed by Dr. Brad Hall and Michelle Guzman Kipp featuring Indigenous members from the community showcasing their heritage in both traditional and contemporary fashion. Also featuring clothes by local designer, Sweet Sage Woman.
This event is sponsored by United Way of Missoula County!
