Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center
The Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center is a multipurpose facility located one mile north of the University of Arkansas campus, just off of Garland Avenue. The facility houses many spaces available for rental, including the following:
- A 100′ x 250′ riding arena with seating for 750 people
- A 2,500 square foot foyer with a small kitchen
- A 10,000 square foot show barn adjacent to the arena with 25 pens, scales, a squeeze chute, and a washing & drying area
- Three classrooms (can be used alone or combined into a space for larger events)
- A small conference room
- A 125′ x 200′ outdoor practice arena (not available during academic year)
Fit for a diverse group of events, the center has hosted everything from Insect Festival, to dog shows, to student awards banquets, to a variety of other ag-related events. Please see our rates and booking information below to get started with your reservation.
| Rate Info. | Daily University Rate | Daily Non-University Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
Foyer/Kitchen Only |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
|
Classroom (single) |
$75.00 |
$75.00 |
|
Classroom (Combined) |
$200.00 |
$200.00 |
|
Entire Indoor Facility |
$900.00 |
$1,200.00 |
|
Outdoor Practice Arena* |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
|
Livestock Holding Facility (Single)* |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
|
Livestock Holding Facility (Full)* |
$300.00 |
$300.00 |
*Can only be rented in conjunction with rental of Entire Facility.
| Rate Info. | Hourly Rate (University & Non-University) | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
|
Before/After Hours Fee |
$75.00 |
$150.00 |
|
Cleaning |
$25.00 |
$50.00 |
|
Cleaning, Front-end Loader |
$65.00 |
$130.00 |
Darren Bignar
(479) 575-2169
jbignar@uark.edu
Pauline Whitaker Animal Science Center
1335 W. Knapp Street
Fayetteville, AR 72704
Booking a Space
Our facilities are available for rental between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm. Rental outside of these hours is subject to an additional fee, outlined above. The Outdoor Practice Arena is not available to rent during the academic year.
To reserve a space in the Pauline Whitaker Center, please call 479-575-2169 or email jbignar@uark.edu during regular business hours.
Deposits, Payments, and Cancellations
A $500.00 refundable deposit is required for all reservations, along with a signed Use Agreement. These must be received by the Division at least 30 days prior to the Usage Move-In, or the reservation will be cancelled.
A rental may be cancelled by either party, without penalty, by providing written notice to the other party at least 30 days prior to the event.
- If notice of cancellation is given less than 30 days prior to the move-in date, then the renter will forfeit $250.00 of their deposit.
- If notice of cancellation is given less than 10 days prior to the move-in-date, then the renter will forfeit the entire $500.00 deposit.