Kemp Center for the Arts

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Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

The Kemp (1300 Lamar Street) was built in 1917 at the request of Flora Kemp who, when asked by her husband Joseph what she would like for her birthday, suggested a public library. The library opened its doors in 1918 with a donation of 4000 books provided by the community. In 1998, the City of Wichita Falls leased the then-defunct historic building to the Arts Council, which began an extensive renovation project to restore the building. The result was The Kemp Center for the Arts, which opened it’s doors in 2002.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions
Museums, Galleries

Venue setting

Indoor
Outdoor

1300 Lamar St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Our event spaces

The Kemp Center for the Arts

The Kemp has rooms available for events both big and small. Our classrooms and board room are perfect for small meetings, classes, baby showers, birthday parties and more. Our Great Hall holds up to 200 people for banquet seating and includes a stage area for entertainment and performances: perfect for weddings, quinceaneras, anniversary parties, musical performances, conferences or any large meeting event. The Kemp has a complete catering kitchen and serving pantry available, as well as our beautiful outdoor Sculpture Garden grounds.