The Weitz Center for Creativity is an academic building at Carleton College, located in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. Formerly a middle school and high school,[1] it opened in the fall of 2011. In addition to classrooms, the center houses the Perlman Teaching Museum,[2] a theater, and two dance studios.[3] In 2017, a new addition for music and performing arts was completed, adding a performance hall, rehearsal spaces, and faculty offices.[4] The building is LEED gold certified.[5]

The building was funded by Wally Weitz and the Weitz Family who have contributed over $45 million in total gifts to the college.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Carleton College: Weitz Center for Creativity: History". Apps.carleton.edu. 2012-02-27. Retrieved 2012-12-27.
  2. ↑ "Carleton College: Weitz Center for Creativity: Perlman Teaching Museum". Apps.carleton.edu. 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2012-12-27.
  3. ↑ "Carleton College: Weitz Center for Creativity: Theater and Dance". Apps.carleton.edu. 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2012-12-27.
  4. ↑ "Place Setting: Kracum Performance Hall". Arts at Carleton. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  5. ↑ "Facility | Weitz Center for Creativity | Carleton College". apps.carleton.edu. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  6. ↑ "The Weitz Family | Weitz Center for Creativity | Carleton College".


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