In the meantime, the Arts Center gained access to the building on loan from the Corvallis chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks late in 1962.

[6] While the original lease of the building from the Corvallis Elks Club was a nominal $1 per year, maintenance and utility costs for the facility were pegged at approximately $15,000 per annum by the group's pro bono attorney, Robert Mix.

[11] In 1970, the building was moved about one block north to its current location, Corvallis city property overlooking Central Park, to rest on a new concrete foundation.

[13] Those displaying their works during the opening included graphic artist Junichiro Sekino (1914–1988) of Tokyo as well as a host of staff from the Art Department of Oregon State University.

[13] Local art groups including the Corvallis Weavers Guild and the Clay Clan, as well as other craftspeople, attended to demonstrate techniques, and a series of musical performances took place.