Our mission, to cultivate community through accessible arts experiences for all, guides our programming in the ZACC Show Room. For events that fall within our mission, the ZACC has specific models for pricing and profit share that we use to ensure that both the artist and the ZACC will benefit fully from our partnership. For events that fall outside of our mission, we are thrilled that you’re interested in hosting your event in our space, and we have pricing competitive with other venues in the Missoula area. If you are interested in renting the Show Room for a private event, or public event outside of our mission, please visit Rent a Space > 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
The ZACC Show Room boasts 150 chairs, 20 banquet tables, 10 cocktail tables (which adjust in height), an adjustable theatre lighting system, sound equipment, backdrop and blackout curtains, a removable stage, and a backstage area with access to our kitchen and upstairs bathrooms.
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!
