Arts and Athletic Facilities

Auditorium has a seating capacity of 1414. It is a community center of cultural and dramatic activities. Villa Maria College Auditorium, with its fine acoustics, has hosted performances by renowned local and national groups. It is a favorite of local youth organizations and schools for orchestral and dance performances and graduations. Entrance and parking for the facility is located off Pennock Street.

Student Union Dining Hall is a large ground floor space used regularly for collegiate community meetings and activities, as well as Diocesan and Alumni functions. Food service facilities are available to outside catering at the discretion of the College Administration. The venue is easily accessed from two adjacent parking lots and the Dining Hall has a seating capacity of 400.

Recital Hall is housed in the Villa Maria Institute, locally renowned for their music instruction. This space has a seating capacity for 168 individuals in a comfortable arena style. It is home to the Institute's two-manual 880-pipe organ. This intimate space is perfect for lectures, meetings and performances alike.

Classrooms have been recently updated and provide the user with internet accessible computer links. The average classroom will comfortably accommodate 25 adults.

Specialty Rooms are also available for smaller more select meetings. Some provide a board meeting atmosphere, while others boast kitchen access to allow for intimate luncheon or dinner meetings.

Gymnasium is located in the Villa Maria College Student Center. Maximum seating in the gym is 700 in bleacher style. The gym can be used as one full court or divided in two for tournament play. It is ideal for youth and adult practices or league play.

Swimming Pool is also located in the College Student Center it is an affordable practice space for youth and adult swim programs. A high dive, individual diving blocks and swim lanes allow the user versatility in swim training. Gender exclusive locker rooms and showers are available.

We hope that you'll come and check out what Villa Maria College has to offer for local and regional meeting and activity space.


CONTACT US
Mary Beth Kerekes,
Director of Facilities Marketing
Villa Maria College
240 Pine Ridge Road
Buffalo, NY 14225
716-961-1874
Email:  kerekesmb@villa.edu