This Arts Center is 501(c)(3) non-profit and will be funded by government grants, private donations, sponsorships, partnerships, and foundations.

Together, we can make it real!

Thank you for your interest in supporting the vision of a future Performing Arts Center. At this stage, we are solely in the Research and Development phase. All donations and sponsorships go exclusively toward planning, feasibility studies, and design. Please note that contributions do not guarantee the center's ultimate construction. Your support helps us explore the possibility. Thank you for being part of this critical early step.

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How will my donation be used?

The donations and support from the Founder's Circle will help progress and fund the following:

Site / Building Feasibility Study, including an Economic Impact Study, and a Financial Feasibility Study.
Analyze all costs of operations, planning, construction including projections.
Develop a more specific Concept Plan, including equipment needs plan.
- This process will include equipment needs and cost analysis.
Fundraising Feasibility Study / Consultants.
- This study would identify the optimal capital funding opportunities, including analysis of the level of support the local market could bear for capital contributions as well as on-going operational support.
Exploration of funding and support from local governmental entities.
Support can include land, fee concessions, bonds, incentives, grants, and cash support.
Architectural Services.
Bidding Process.
Grant writing consultants.

Thank you to our Founder's Circle Members:

Ashley Regional Medical Center

Taz and Tammy Murray Foundation

Anonymous

Cindy Williams

Phases

The process for creating the

Center for the Arts has three phases:

PHASE 1

PHASE 2

PHASE 3

(Current Phase)

Learn more about our current phase below:

PHASE 1

Research & Development

(Current Phase)

COMPLETE

Preliminary Research & Visioning · Needs Assessment · Conduct surveys, focus groups, and public forums · Identify existing gaps in community arts/performance facilities · Determine types of performances and cultural activities desired · Stakeholder Identification & Engagement · Engage community members, artists, local government, schools, and nonprofits · Form a steering committee or advisory board · Market & Demographic Research · Analyze community demographics, cultural trends, and potential audience size · Review similar projects in comparable regions (case studies) · Vision & Objectives · Development · Define the mission, purpose, and long-term goals of the center · Determine guiding values (e.g., inclusivity, sustainability, accessibility)

COMPLETE

Feasibility Study & Concept Development · Site Analysis & Selection · Identify potential locations · Evaluate zoning, accessibility, environmental impact, and neighborhood compatibility · Programmatic Planning · Define space requirements (e.g., main stage, black box, rehearsal rooms, galleries, classrooms) · Plan for amenities (e.g., parking, concessions, green rooms, loading docks) · Financial Feasibility · Estimate capital costs (construction, land acquisition, equipment) · Project operating costs and revenue sources (ticket sales, rentals, grants, memberships) · Preliminary Design Concepts Collaborate with architects/designers for initial conceptual designs · Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of different design options

IN PROGRESS

Fundraising & Business Planning · Fundraising Strategy · Identify potential funding sources: government grants, private donations, sponsorships, foundations · Launch community capital campaign Business & Operations Plan · Define staffing, governance, and operational models · Outline programming schedule, rental policies, and partnership structures