Grand Opening — November 2026

Foundry
Entertainment
Hall

Where Russellville Comes Alive

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75Intimate Seats
48+Shows/Year
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Industrial forge sparks
The Forge
Steel mill interior
Steel & Fire
Industrial gears
The Machine
Who We Are

The River Valley's
Only Intimate
Venue

Bold Theatre, operating as Foundry Entertainment Hall, is converting a 5,000 sq ft warehouse in Russellville, Arkansas into the region's first dedicated intimate live performance space — raw industrial bones, reimagined as a cultural home.

As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, every ticket, donation, and sponsorship directly fuels live music, theater, comedy, and community arts for Pope County and beyond.

Russellville residents currently must drive 80–90 miles to Little Rock or Fort Smith for intimate live performance. We're closing that gap — right here, right now.

Our Story Support Us
Venue Layout
THE STAGE
12' × 20' Platform
50–75 Seats · Intimate Experience
Industrial forge fire
Industrial Heritage

Forged from
Raw Steel

Like the industrial processes that inspired our name, Foundry Entertainment Hall is built through heat, pressure, and community will. A raw warehouse transformed — just like molten ore becomes steel — into something that will endure.

The name "Foundry" honors Russellville's working-class roots and the River Valley's industrial spirit. We are building something permanent, something real — with the same tenacity as the craftsmen who first built this region.

Our Story →
5,000
Sq Ft Converted
$0
Starting Capital
22
Grant Applications
100%
Community Built
FOUNDRY ENTERTAINMENT HALL · RUSSELLVILLE, AR
What's On

Upcoming
Shows

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Concert stage
Grand Opening
November 2026
Grand Opening Weekend
Live Music · Regional Artist
$25 GA
Music stage lights
Gala
November 2026
Opening Night Gala & Fundraiser
Gala · VIP · Fundraiser
$100/person
Holiday lights concert
December 2026
Holiday Community Concert
Music · Family · Community
$15 GA
Industrial Identity

Built from
the Ground Up

Our venue's character is drawn from the industrial heritage of the River Valley — raw, resilient, and real.

Gears and sprockets
Gears & Sprockets
Industrial warehouse
The Space
Metal sparks forge
Forged with Fire
Steel fire industrial
Heat & Steel
Concert stage lights
Live Performance
Fundraising

Help Us
Get There

We're raising $150,000–$200,000 to complete the Foundry's renovation. Every contribution — from $10 to $10,000 — brings the River Valley's first performance venue closer to reality.

Crowdfunding$8K Goal
Corporate Sponsors$15K Goal
Grant Applications (22 Pending)$210K Target
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Year 1 Funding Goal
$175K
$150,000 – $200,000 target
Funding Breakdown
Grants (22 applications)$95K–$210K
Corporate Sponsorships$15K–$25K
Individual Donations$10K–$20K
Ticket & Membership Revenue$20K–$37K
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ABOUT
Our Story

Building the
River Valley's
Cultural Home

Bold Theatre DBA Foundry Entertainment Hall · EIN: 92-2044457

Who We Are

Bold Theatre was founded in 2023. Operating as Foundry Entertainment Hall, we have signed a lease on a 5,000 sq ft warehouse in Russellville — converting it into the Arkansas River Valley's first dedicated intimate performance venue.

We are a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN: 92-2044457), meaning your donations are fully tax-deductible.

The Gap We're Closing

Russellville has no dedicated intimate live performance venue. Residents must travel 80–90 miles to Little Rock or Fort Smith — a genuine barrier for families, seniors, and students.

Our Mission

"To cultivate a thriving performing arts community in the Arkansas River Valley..."

01
Local Artist Development
Minimum 40% programming dedicated to Arkansas-based artists.
02
Community Access
Tickets priced $10–$25. At least 8 free or reduced-admission events per year.
03
Education & Youth
Monthly workshops with Arkansas Tech University and Russellville School District.
Forge sparks
Impact Numbers
2,500+
Audience members — Year 1
20+
Arkansas artists paid annually
150+
Youth workshop participants
$200K+
Annual economic activity
Governance

Board of Directors

Board Chair
Community Leader
Business owner or civic organization
Treasurer ✓ Seated
CPA / Finance
Board Treasurer already filled
Arts Representative
Performer/Educator
River Valley Arts Council
ATU Representative
University Partner
Arkansas Tech faculty/admin
Stage lights
EVENTS
What's On

Upcoming
Events & Shows

Live music, comedy, theater, community events — coming to Russellville's first intimate performance venue.

Concert
Grand Opening
November 2026
Grand Opening Weekend
Live Music · Regional Artist
$25 GA
Gala lights
Gala
November 2026
Opening Night Gala
Gala · VIP · Fundraiser
$100/person
Holiday lights
December 2026
Holiday Community Concert
Music · Family · Community
$15 GA
Blues music
Monthly
Blues Night at the Foundry
Blues · Americana
$15 GA
Comedy show
Monthly
Comedy Night
Stand-Up Comedy
$15 GA
Open mic
Monthly
Open Mic Night
Open Mic · All Welcome
$5
Theater
Quarterly
River Valley Theater Night
Theater · Drama
$20 GA
Youth arts
Free
Quarterly
Youth Arts Workshop
Education · Youth Ages 10–18
Free
Valentine concert
February 2027
Valentine's Day Special
Jazz · Romance
$25 GA
For Artists

Want to Perform?

Revenue-share model (Artist 70% / Venue 30%). Minimum 40% of our calendar dedicated to Arkansas-based artists.

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Concert
TICKETS
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Tickets

Intimate live performance — every show is an experience you can't get anywhere else in the River Valley.

Select an Event
November 2026 · Grand Opening
Grand Opening Weekend
Live Music · Regional Artist · $25 GA
$25
November 2026 · Gala
Opening Night Gala
VIP · Dinner · Silent Auction · $100
$100
December 2026 · Family
Holiday Community Concert
Family-Friendly · $15 GA
$15
Monthly · Live Music
Blues Night
Blues · Americana · $15
$15
Monthly · Comedy
Comedy Night
Stand-Up Comedy · $15
$15
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Grand Opening Weekend
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MEMBERS
The Foundry Circle

Join the
Founding Members

Become one of 100 Founding Members by December 2026 — and help shape live culture in Russellville forever.

Monthly memberships are the most stable, impactful way to support the Foundry. Your recurring gift funds local artist development, youth programming, and keeps tickets accessible for everyone.

Stage Door
$10
/month
  • 10% off all tickets
  • Early access to sales
  • Name in programs
  • Members newsletter
Green Room
$25
/month
  • 15% off all tickets
  • Priority access
  • Member-only events
  • Name in programs
Most Popular
Backstage
$50
/month
  • 20% off all tickets
  • 2 free tickets/year
  • Name in programs
  • Backstage tour
VIP Patron
$100
/month
  • Reserved seating
  • Annual recognition
  • Meet & greet access
  • VIP wall recognition
Producer
$250
/month
  • Private event/year
  • Co-branding opps
  • Quarterly briefings
  • Legacy recognition
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SPONSORS
Corporate Partners

Sponsor the
Foundry

A $10,000 Platinum sponsorship delivers ~$30K–$50K in advertising exposure — plus your full federal tax deduction.

💡
Tax Advantage: All cash sponsorships are tax-deductible. 501(c)(3) EIN: 92-2044457.

Make Your Donation

🔒 Secure · 501(c)(3) · EIN: 92-2044457
Your donation is tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
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CONTACT
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Let's Build
This Together

Perform, sponsor, volunteer, donate, or just stay in the loop — we'd love to hear from you.

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Location
Russellville, Arkansas
Pope County · Arkansas River Valley
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Organization
Bold Theatre DBA Foundry Entertainment Hall
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IRS EIN
92-2044457
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Entity Type
501(c)(3) Foreign Non-Profit · Registered in AR
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Box Office
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Sound Tech
ATU AV students welcome
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Front of House
Ushering, concessions
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