Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
David Wood
Phone: 919-249-1120
Fax: 919-362-8655
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 9am - 1pm
The Halle Cultural Arts Center of Apex is located at 237 North Salem Street in Historic downtown Apex. It currently has 3 galleries,
2 studio classrooms, and a 135 seat theatre. (Driving directions 
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Please note: ETix is a third-party service hosted by ETix and use of this service is offered strictly for the convenience of the ticket purchaser. Those choosing to utilize ETix will be charged a convenience fee based on the amount of the purchase with a minimum charge of $1.00. As the service provider, this convenience fee goes directly to ETix and has no relationship to the ticket price being charged. Tickets are only available at the box office on the day of the event.
Land of the Free, Home of the Brave: America
“Land of the Free, Home of the Brave” is an juried exhibition and sale that displays the freedom and patriotism unique to our country. The public is invited to attend the opening reception for “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave: America” on Friday, July 3, 2009 from 7:30 until 9:00 pm. Awards for the artists who submitted works will be given out and music and refreshments will be provided.
Business After Hours
Tuesday, July 14, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Start your night at the Halle Cultural Arts Center viewing "Land of the Free, Home of the Brave" then, venture over to the Chamber and mingle with members while enjoying light hors d'oeuvres and spirits. FREE for Chamber members. Prospective members, please call in advance at 362-6456. $10/person for non-Chamber members.
Rentals, Forms and Information
- Short Term Rental Form
- Alcohol Permit
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Floorplans
- Artist Application
- Instructor Application
The Halle Cultural Arts Center was built as the Town of Apex Town Hall in 1912. The population of Apex was estimated at 700. Construction cost was $7,500.
It served many purposes. Outside the front door on the sidewalk was a hand operated pump well. The first floor contained a farmers’ market offering seasonal fruits, vegetables, and fresh chickens. A firehouse and two jail cells were in the rear. A ticket office was near the front door. One of the jail keys is on display.
Upstairs was the Mayor’s office and a theatre with opera style seating an
d large windows for ventilation (HVAC today!). It was a home for silent movies, dramas and musicals, as well as the Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources.It is located in the heart of the downtown Historic District and is perfect for exhibitions, musicals, dances, plays, speechifying, receptions, chautauquas, fund raisers, and celebrations.