The Historic Ellis Theatre
Our History
The Delta Arts Alliance is located at the historic Ellis Theatre in downtown Cleveland, Ms. The Ellis Theatre opened to a packed house in 1938 to a showing of "Vogues of 1938". Over the next 40 years the Ellis was a place of entertainment for Cleveland and the surrounding areas. Then sometime in the 70s the owner built Twin Cinema on Highway 8 West and soon after sold the Ellis to Rhodes Printing.
In 1999 a small group of visionaries began meeting with the idea and goal of creating more opportunities for people of all ages, but particularly for young people, in the community to experience art. The group sought diversity and included artists, musicians, school teachers, business owners and volunteers from varying social and economic backgrounds. With that, The Delta Arts Alliance was born.
The Delta Arts Alliance asked the City of Cleveland to source a building that could house the Alliance. After various locations and properties were discussed, the City of Cleveland transferred the Ellis property to the Delta Arts Alliance in December of 2003.
The Ellis Theatre Architects Rendering, 1937
Venue Rental
The Ellis Theatre
3-Day Ellis Package Includes Auditorium, Kitchen, Gallery, Garden Space and Marquee $3,800
Suitable for large events or weddings that require heavy decor installations.
Rental Use Example:
Friday (8am - 10pm) access to venue for set-up and/or rehearsal dinner if needed.
Saturday (8am - Midnight) access to venue for event
Sunday (8am - Noon) access to load-out event and clean
Venue does not provide tables, chairs or decor
Venue does not require specific vendors for services
Client must provide event insurance
Client must provide own sound services and microphones
Auditorium maximum capacity 150 with tables & chairs
Auditorium maximum capacity 250 with chairs only
Single-Day Ellis Rental Includes Auditorium, Kitchen, Gallery, Garden Space and Marquee $2,200
Venue access from 8am - Midnight
Venue does not provide tables, chairs or decor
Must decorate and de-install event on same day during access hours
Venue does not require specific vendors for services
Client must provide event insurance
Client must provide own sound services and microphones
Auditorium maximum capacity 150 with tables & chairs
Auditorium maximum capacity 250 with chairs only
Ellis Theater Meeting Space Includes Kitchen and Downstairs Gallery Space $550
Suitable for small scale meetings
Up to 4 hours
Tables and chairs can be provided depending on number of attendees
Access to 2 microphones and projector & screen. Must have tech support on site to operate technical components if applicable.
Maximum occupancy 50
The Ellis Gallery
Ellis Gallery Includes Up & Downstairs Galleries, Kitchen, Garden Space and Marquee $1,300
Venue access from 8am - Midnight
Venue does not provide tables, chairs or decor
Must decorate and de-install event on same day during access hours
Venue does not require specific vendors for services
Client must provide event insurance if serving alcohol
Maximum occupancy 50-75
The Ellis Marquee
One Side Displayed for 2-3 days $100
Two Sides Displayed for 2-3 days $175
Maximum number of characters including spaces is 3 lines of 21 characters
