The Charles A Melton Arts & Education Center has some of the most unique & diverse rental spaces in West Chester, PA, all available to host a multitude of different events. From the grandeur of the historical, Dr. Leslie Pinckney Hill Theater to the AAU rated Gymnasium, we’re sure you’ll find the space you need to make your event come to life.
For small, intimate gatherings to well over 300 guests, we are here to help make your visions a reality comfortably and affordably. There is free on-premise parking as well as additional street parking is available. Tables & chairs are available for your use and we can help you plan your event layout using either our round tables that seat 8 or our square tables that seat 6.
The Dr. Leslie Pinckney Hill Theater has been in operation since the opening of the Melton Center in 1934. Featuring hard-wood flooring throughout, the theater has a curtained, raised stage, audio-video facilities & light & sound for your speaker events. It is the ideal spot to host a play, concert, fitness class or your company event.
The theater floor boasts 2,240 square feet (40′ x 56′) of space while the stage itself has 300 square feet (25′ x 12′ & 22′ wide at the proscenium). The stage is accessible from the front & rear.
The Melton Center is very proud of its showcase AAU regulation-sized gymnasium. With a cavernous 8,217 square feet (100′ x 84′) of usable space & high, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, and light, airy space, it is the perfect spot for various community activities. The gym boasts a wall-to-wall mural by the world re-known artist, Dane Tilghman.
It has also been utilized for fairs, expos, fashion shows and other community activities that require large, open indoor space. Fitness classes (dance, exercise, etc) and instructional activities (Art classes love our light!) can all find the perfect home in our gymnasium that is perfectly suited to larger groups of people.
The Melton Center has 2 side-by-side outdoor basketball courts available for league play or tournaments as well as a full-sized sports field that’s perfect for soccer practice or games.
The Melton Center has 2 side-by-side outdoor basketball courts available for league play or tournaments as well as a full-sized sports field that’s perfect for soccer practice or games.The Melton Center Conference Room has 210 square feet (17.5′ x 12′) of space & provides seating for 8 to 10 people in a comfortable, air-conditioned environment & features the following amenities:
Please note: due to COVID, we have limited spaces for rentals, and our calendar fills up fast. To best serve you, please include as much information as possible in the rental form (including if you are hosting a one-day or ongoing event). Thanks for your cooperation.