Center for the ArtsVision:Elk River Center for History & the Arts Activity CenterUse of Elk River Proposed Future
Agenda Q&A•ImpactsDownstream Community •Community Stakeholders•Proposed Model•Arts & HistoryVision: Elk River Center for •for business!Community arts: It’s great •
Theater and Performing Arts .financially and artistically--communityIt enriches the people of all talents, skills and energy . opportunity for is a team effort theatreCommunity endeavors
can provide.that such group benefitsnetworkingsocial circle, and all the brings with it an immediate theatre community arts and Participation in Source American Association of Community
Theater www.aact.org AND Economic BenefitsEnrichment Proven Community –
Vision: roof!ONE under finally All worksPlace for local artists or youth to display and sell •any!!–Fiber Arts, Painting, Pottery •Alliance left off (i.e. Art Soup)Pick up where the
formerly vibrant Elk River Arts •Concept: Local Artisan Displays & Events•, Foxy Trotters)Silvertones(e.g. Senior Theater and Music Performer Groups •Summer Theater & Music Camps for
Kids•Small performances, dinner theaters & recitals•Dance, Choir, Small Instrumental Groups)Audition/Rehearsal Space (Theater, Piano, •Concept: Theater & Music Programming•Community
Events, Galas, etc.•Historical Artifacts, Photos, Books and Displays•Hosted Walking Tours of Elk River Historical Sites •CenterConcept: Elk River History Archives and •the Artsfor History
& Elk River Center
Proposed Space leasable by the hour(s) for lessons, etcoShort term leasingoBy the Month or AnnualoLonger term leasesoCounty FairPartnership with Taste of Elk River, Elk River Fest or
Sherburne oRelated-Parks and Recreation Artsorelated activities benefiting area seniors-ArtsoArt Soup)Pick up where the once vibrant Elk River Arts Alliance left off (i.e. oSponsored
Art Groups-City or Park & RecoHandke Center (former ERHS)Elk River History Displays and/or walking tours of downtown or oLocal Art Exhibits and SalesoFiber Arts instruction and displaysoTheater
auditions, rehearsals and small performancesodance/movementMusical instrument lessons (piano, voice, guitar) or oPotential lesseesoSpace leased by local artists and performing arts
groupso Model
Who can Benefit?NOTABLY DOWNTOWN)LOCAL BUSINESSES (MOST LOCAL ARTS CONSUMERSCOMMUNITY RESIDENTS AND OF ALL ABILITIES54) & SENIORS (55+) -ADULTS (1912), -YOUTH (PREK
Downstream including senior engagement!Enhances diverse activity offerings to Elk River residents, •improvements to the buildingSuch usage could help drive support for much needed •beyondincludes
audience members from all over the Twin Cities and and attended locally -Performances for theater productions are well•businessesadditional visitors from surrounding areas patronizing
area driving residents, many are from surrounding communities, While vast majority of potential participants are Elk River •increased foot traffic benefiting downtown area businessesin
Presence Near Downtown Area and Elk River Riverfront can result •Centralizes an “Arts and Performance Center” near downtown•ImpactsCommunity
71% of the population agree "the arts have CommunityHeart of the americansforthearts.org-Their WorkersEntertainment as a Draw for Businesses and Innovation Research Brief #4: Local Arts
and Arts Data Profile: Rural Arts, Design, and -communities attractive places to work. somewhat or very important for making the arts and entertainment as either 66% of business establishments
consider EditionBusiness Contributions to the Arts: 2018 –improve quality of life in the community. 79% of companies believe arts help to Speak Out About the Arts 2018Americans –livability
of my community." a social impact, improving the quality and
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