OUR HISTORY
The Henegar Center was born from the vision of a dedicated group of community leaders. As the deterioration of two historical buildings in downtown Melbourne became increasingly apparent, a small group formed the Brevard Regional Arts Group (BRAG) to revive the treasured landmarks. The buildings, formerly public schools, were donated by the Brevard County School System to BRAG for transformation into cultural arts facilities. The Henegar Center for the Arts was thus born, named for Ruth Henegar, beloved principal for whom the original middle school was named in 1963.

BRAG raised over $2.5 million in cash and services to renovate the main building and the final renovations were completed in 1993.

At the heart of the Center is a 493 seat proscenium-style theater designed by a Tony Award-winning Broadway set designer. The stage features a main stage curtain from the original Broadway production of The King and I, with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems for the highest quality productions.

A LOCATION FOR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
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The Henegar Center's architecture and ambiance offer the ideal setting for meetings, seminars, conventions, and special events.

Choose from:

   • The Grand Ballroom
      21' x 61' - Seated Dinner 120

   •  The Reception Room
       21' x 34' - Occasional Seating 75

   •  The Courtyard Garden Room
      32' x 23' - Occasional Seating 50-100

   • A mirrored Dance Studio
       24' x 32'

   • Two meeting rooms
       East 23' x 23' - Occasional Seating 50-75
       West 17' x 11' - Occasional Seating 10-15

MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Officers:
Leeann Saylors-Milucky, President
Judy Beatty, Vice President
Wendy Brandon, Treasurer
Jill Berry, Secretary

Directors:

• Anselmo Baldonado
• Jill Berry 
• Priscilla  Blyseth 
• Janet Bonder
• Nancy Domonousky 
• Laird Gann 
• Barbara Oswalt 
• Pat Schaad 
• Russ Schaad
• Steve Spragins 
• Mary Wallis

Henegar Center Staff:

• Nancy Crofton, Executive Director  
• Brock Tucker, Theater Manager
  
• Kathy Kett, Marketing Director 
• Pat Giannacco, Facilities Manager 
• Brighid Reppert, Staff