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GETTING HERE
COVID SAFETY POLICY
ACCESSIBILITY
CANCELLATIONS & ON-SITE EMERGENCIES
Getting Here
where we’re located
Bloomington Center for the Arts
1800 West Old Shakopee Road | Bloomington, MN 55431
directions and parking
Parking is available on the west side of the building at 98th St and Logan Ave. Additional parking is located in the northeast lot at 98th St and James Ave.
By car: From I-35W, exit at 98th St and head west on 98th St for approximately one half mile to Logan Ave S. Turn left onto Logan Ave S and then left into the first parking lot entrance. Enter through the doors on the north end of the building closest to 98th St.
By bus: Metro Transit lines 539/546 run along 98th St, and line 547 runs along W Old Shakopee Rd. For more detailed transit information, visit the Metro Transit website.
By bike: Bike racks are located in all parking lots at Bloomington Civic Plaza.
Metro Mobility: Drop-off is in the northwest parking lot at 98th St and Logan Ave.
ABOUT BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (bca)
The BCA houses seven independent, nonprofit arts organizations. It is owned and operated by the City of Bloomington and contains two theaters, two art galleries, art classrooms, a dance studio, and offices for the resident arts organizations. Artistry is the anchor tenant at the BCA.
Covid Safety Policy
Updated May 23, 2023
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Updated 8/12/23 - to align with other arts organizations in our Twin Cities theatre community, Artistry has updated our Covid-19 Mask Policy.
For Sunday performances, masks will be required for the following performances:
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: Oct 22nd - 2pm
On days with masked performances: Masks must be worn at all times during the performance and must securely cover your mouth and nose. A mask will be available, if you do not have one.
Proof of Vaccination is not required to see a performance at Artistry.
Guests who are sick or exposed to COVID-19 are kindly asked to stay home to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Please contact the Box Office to transfer your tickets to another performance, or request a patron credit. There will be no fees or penalties for making changes to your tickets. You can contact our box office at 952-563-8575 or info@artistrymn.org.
Thank you for working with us to prioritize the safety of the actors, dancers and musicians on stage!
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Masking is encouraged but not required. Students who are sick or experiencing more than two of the symptoms below are kindly asked to stay home to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and any other illnesses.
Symptoms Include:
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
We also ask that you follow all recommendations by the CDC if recovering from any illnesses. If you have any questions or need to reschedule your camp please contact our Box Office at 952-563-8575 (Wed-Fri 1pm-5pm), or email info@artistrymn.org. Email is a faster way to communicate with the box office.
Accessibility
ACCESS
Parking
Accessible parking is available in all Bloomington Center for the Arts lots. The closest and most convenient accessible parking is in the lot on the west side of the building.
Wheelchair Accessibility
Wheelchair access exists throughout the Bloomington Center for the Arts. The Schneider Theater has accessible wheelchair/ scooter seating and a limited number of transfer seats available.
Public Wheelchairs
The Bloomington Center for the Arts has wheelchairs and one power scooter available for public use free of charge. Please inquire at the City Information Desk when you arrive.
Elevators
The Atrium Gallery and second-floor arts classrooms are accessible using the elevator just behind the City Information Desk in the Center for the Arts lobby.
Theater Seating
The Bloomington Center for the Arts has accessible wheelchair/scooter seating. The Schneider Theater also has a limited number of transfer seats available. Please let us know when you purchase your tickets online or by phone that you require accessible seating. If you have questions or need further assistance, please call our box office at 952-563-8575.
Restrooms
All restrooms in the Bloomington Center for the Arts are fully accessible to patrons in wheelchairs. An all-gender, fully-accessible private restroom with a diaper changing station is available on the main floor for public use.
ASL services
American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation is provided for select performances:
2024 Season
THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Saturday April 27th, 2024, at 7:30 pm - (Interpreters: Logan Yakesh and Rebecca Rick)
DISNEY’S NEWSIES - Sunday, August 4th, 2024, at 2:00 pm (Interpreters: Logan Yakesh and Andrea Opatrny)
RENT - Sunday, October 12th, 2024, at 7:30pm (Interpreters: Logan Yakesh and Andrea Opatrny)
To order, please contact the box office at 952-563-8575 for access to reserved seating for this service.
Seats are located in Rows B, C, & D starting on the aisle on the left side of the house for shows in the Schneider Theater.
ASSISTED LISTENING SERVICES
Assisted listening devices are available at no charge for every Artistry performance in the Schneider Theater. These systems transmit amplified sound via hearing aids and headsets.
AUDIO DESCRIPTION / ASSISTED VISION SERVICES
Audio Description (AD) is provided for select performances:
2024 Season
THE SOUND OF MUSIC - Sunday, April 28th, 2024, at 2:00 pm (Audio Described by Rick Jacobson)
DISNEY’S NEWSIES - Saturday, July 27th, 2024, at 2:00 pm (Audio Described by Rick Jacobson)
RENT - Sunday, October 12th, 2024, at 2:00pm (Audio Described by Rick Jacobson)
When ordering, please note or inform the box office that you would like this service. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the show to pick up your listening device from Will Call. Email info@artistrymn.org or call 952-563-8575.
large print, braille, & other alternate formats
Large Print, Braille, and other Alternate Formats are available with three weeks’ advance notice.
Please contact the Box Office to make an alternate-format request for various materials and information, such as a theater playbill.
7-1-1 Dialing Access for Relay Calls
7-1-1 is the toll-free, nationwide relay access number. You can dial 7-1-1 from anywhere in the United States and be connected to the relay service in the state that you are calling from Once connected to the relay service, tell the CA the type of relay call you to want to make. For more information, visit Making a Relay Call / Minnesota.gov (mn.gov).
Cancellations & On-Site Emergencies
INCLEMENT WEATHER PLAN
Bad Weather before a Theater Performance
If bad weather is preventing you from attending your scheduled performance, please call the Box Office at 952-563-8575 prior to the performance to reschedule your ticket(s). In the rare event a performance would be canceled, the box office will reach out to reschedule your tickets to an alternate performance if possible, or credit your account for a future performance.
on-site emergency plan
On-Site Emergency During Theater Performance
Your night out at the theatre will most likely be a very enjoyable time, however; sometimes emergencies happen. If and when they do occur, the staff at Artistry will be on hand to assist. In the rare event of Tornado Sirens, Fire, or other Severe Weather situations, we will pause the show. An announcement will be made and our staff and volunteers will direct you to the nearest areas of safety.