The venue serves patrons in Johnston County, North Carolina and beyond, drawing heavily from the Triangle area.
Fundraising support for the center is conducted through the Clayton Cultural Arts Foundation.
Receptions, trade shows and weddings are held in the center's main lobby adjacent to the glass atrium.
The center's 600-seat auditorium is available for large presentations, film screenings, concerts, pageants and other performing arts.
Among its many operations, The Clayton Center presents a Palladian Series each season featuring internationally touring artists.