Performing Arts/Radio Television

Abbreviation: PART

Built 1985

Accessible

The Performing Arts/Radio Television building houses the office complex of the Dean of the School of Fine Arts, the Henry Meloy Gallery, Paxon Gallery, the offices of the Department of Drama/Dance and the Montana Repertory Theatre, the Montana Theatre, Masquer Theatre, Open Space Performance Lab, and shops for scenery, costume, lighting and sound. Also housed in the building is the Broadcast Media Center which, includes studios for KUFM National Public Radio and the studios of KUFM-TV.
Accessible Entrances:
Accessible entrances are located on the north and south sides of the building. Both are equipped with automatic door openers. Entrances provide access to the lobby area.
Elevator:
Two elevators service the building. There is an elevator located inside the north entrance that provides service to the Montana Theatre and the lower level Open Performance Labs and shops.
Fire Sprinklers:
Partially sprinkled
Areas of Rescue Assistance:
None
Accessible Restrooms:
Accessible restrooms are located in the lobby of the Montana Theater. There are also accessible restrooms located on all levels of the building.
Parking:
There is accessible parking in the Adams Center parking lot.
Barriers:
There is an entrance on the west side of the building that services the KUFM offices and studios. There is a portion of the sidewalk leading to this entrance that is sloped. It has a significant side slope and maybe difficult for some to maneuver.
Programs in this building:
Henry Meloy Gallery PARTV 115
Paxson Gallery PARTV 107
Broadcast Media Center PARTV 180
Henry Meloy Gallery 2019
KUFM-FM PARTV 180
KUFM-TV
Montana Repertory THeatre PARTV 101
Masquer Theatre
Montana Theatre
Montana Repertory Theatre PARTV 101
Fine Arts PARTV 110
Drama/Dance PARTV 196
Explanation of Accessibility Terminology
Accessible:
Building meets Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Building may not be barrier-free.
Partially Accessible:
Building does not fully meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG). Accessibility varies significantly from building to building and may be limited to lower or ground floors only.
Inaccessible:
Building does not meet Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and may be inaccessible by people with disabilities.
Area of Rescue Assistance:
An area, which has direct access to an exit, where people who are unable to use stairs may remain temporarily in safety to await further instructions or assistance during emergency evacuation.
Buildings equipped with automatic sprinkler systems may not have areas of rescue assistance.
Please report any barriers to access you encounter at The University of Montana.
Barrier Reporting Form
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