"When people drive by and see the Cramer Center for the Arts...they look up and think about how tall, powerful, and beautiful it is. This power is transferred to the students through the activities and programs offered in the Cramer Center." ~ Clay Fulk '07

The Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts opened in the fall of 2002, establishing a dramatic focal point for the rapidly-growing campus of The Steward School. Named for former Headmaster Paul R. Cramer, the Center is one of the finest creative arts facilities in central Virginia and includes what is likely the finest school-centered theatre in the Richmond area. The Center was designed to house multiple arts disciplines at The Steward School, including theatre, visual arts, music, and dance. The highlight of the facility is a 500-seat proscenium theatre featuring upper and lower orchestra seating. The theatre’s stage is 38 feet deep and features a sprung performance floor with a stage trap and an orchestra pit lift. It is designed to showcase plays, musicals, and individual or group events.

The Paul R. Cramer Center for the Arts also includes:

• Painting & Drawing Studio
• Lower School Art Room
• Sculpture/Ceramics Studio
• Outdoor Sculpture Yard
• Art Gallery
• 110-seat Black Box Theatre
• Dance Studio
• Computer Graphics & Publications Classroom
• Fully-equipped Photography Darkroom
• Photography Studio
• Choral and Orchestral Room
• Lower School Music Room
• Music Practice Rooms
• Scene Shop