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5.18.21 Cultural Arts PresentationPrattvilleArts andEvent Center An Introduction Meet the Prattville Arts Volunteers and Employees The Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council The Prattville Creative and Performing Arts Council is a volunteer organization comprised of business and civic leaders. The Council advises the Cultural Arts Groups, spearheads the Honoree Dinner, and volunteers at other events. Prattauga Art Guild Prattauga Art Guild The Prattauga Art Guild is a volunteer organization comprised of local and regional artists and non-artist supporters of the arts. PAG volunteers keep the Creative Arts Center and Gallery open, and host exhibits, workshops, classes, and other community programs and projects. Prattauga Art Guild Events Art With A Heart AICC Fundraiser (February)Celebration of the Arts Exhibition (March)Plein Air Painting Event (April)Participation in the Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival (April) Youth Art Show (May/June)Summer Exhibition (June and July)Summer Art Camps (June and July)Volunteer Show (August)Fall Art Show (September/October) Holiday Open House (November)Holiday Art Workshop (December)Pop-Up Ornament Craft at A Main Street Christmas (December) Additionally, other art workshops throughout the year and participation in many Special Events. Prattville Community Chorus Community Chorus The Prattville Community Chorus was founded in 1973. The Chorus is open to everyone, no auditions required. The Chorus performs for many community and organization events. Community Chorus Events Singing Valentines (February) Spring Dinner Concert (April) Performance at the Wilson Pickett Festival (April) Patriotic Concert (July) Caroling at the Christmas Tree Lighting (November) Christmas Concert (December) Caroling at A Main Street Christmas (December) Additionally, the Chorus performs at the Spinners’ Pumpkin Patch Festival and participates in parades and other Special Events. Prattville Pops Prattville Pops The Prattville Pops was founded in 2002 and is a non-auditioned band, open to anyone with an instrument. The Pops participates in many local and regional events. Prattville Pops Events March Madness Concert (April) Spring Concert (April) Performance at the Wilson Pickett Festival (April) Patriotic Concert (July) Fall Concert (October) Christmas Concert (December) Performance at Christmas Tree Lighting (December) Additionally, the Pops participates in parades and other Special Events. Way Off Broadway Theatre Way Off Broadway Theatre The Way Off Broadway Theatre is a community theatre, board members, actors, and crew are volunteers. The Way Off Broadway theatre presents four plays, a musical, workshops and camps throughout the year. Previous Way Off Broadway Shows Steel Magnolias Little Shop Of Horrors Hairspray Driving Miss Daisy To Kill a Mockingbird Oklahoma Elf the Musical Little Women Charlie Brown Christmas and many more! Special Events Special Events Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration (January/February) Words and Music (Spring and Fall) Celebration of the Arts and Honoree Dinner (March) Wilson Pickett Music and Arts Festival (April) Kids to Parks Day: Mayor’s Bike Ride and Touch A Truck (May) Farmers Market (Every Saturday of June, July, and August) Creekwalk Concert Series (June and July) Independence Day Parade and Celebration (July) Halloween Candy Walk (October) Christmas Tree Lighting (November) Christmas Parade (December) A Main Street Christmas (December) As well as additional events for Special Occasions and Celebrations. Cultural Arts and Special Events Staff Barbara Simpson C.A.S.E. Manager Brittany Glenn Programs Specialist Tanner Parrish Part-time Assistant A division of Parks and Recreation, C.A.S.E. staff plan the events, design the graphics, book the bands, sell the tickets, set up the tents, write the grants, secure the rights, and all of the other components that go into creating successful plays, exhibitions, concerts, farmers markets, etc. Our Facilities Outgrowing our spaces. Creative Arts Center and Gallery Manageability As there is no dedicated staff for the gallery, we have limited hours of operation and are dependent on volunteers to open the gallery to the public. Growth Restriction The Creative Arts Center has very limited classroom and exhibition space, with classrooms only being able to hold about 12 students max, 8 comfortably. There is also limited storage and meeting space. Cultural Arts Center and Offices Busting at the Seams With a capacity of 85 in the house, with a few crew members and two volunteers at concessions, we are often limited to selling 80 or fewer tickets per show, leading to many sell-outs and long waiting lists. 24 Space to Work With no space to build set pieces and to paint moveable walls, volunteers are forced to work outside when the weather is good and in the theatre when it is not, creating a big mess. No Dressing Rooms and No Backstage We currently do not have dressing rooms for costume changes. The Green Room and the Prop Room are currently used as dressing spaces. We also have very limited backstage area. Prop Storage Although we have worked to organize the best we can, the prop room is overflowing and a rental unit is necessary for storage at a cost of $130 per month. “Both programs, located in historic buildings designed for other uses, need more space and/or space better suited to program needs. The Vision A place for everyone. An opportunity for Prattville. Arts and Event Center A two-story, 52,400 square foot facility. “ A multipurpose facility with a large space for performances and city wide events […] is a top priority. Theatre, Reception, and Concessions Current Theatre Proposed Theatre Theatre Opportunities In addition to hosting 50+ performances a year by the Way Off Broadway Theatre, a larger theatre with upgraded lighting, sound, and projection capabilities would open up opportunities for hosting indoor concerts and performances by local and national touring groups and film showings. Dressing Rooms, Set Construction, and Theatre Storage Current Green Room Actors use the Green Room and Prop Room for dressing rooms. Proposed Dressing Rooms Can also be used for “get ready” rooms for weddings. Contain lockers for actors to secure their personal belongings. Current Props and Costume Storage The current prop room doubles as costume storage and is overflowing into an off-site storage building. Proposed Storage Rooms Would allow plenty of space for costumes and props and eliminate the need to rent a storage unit. Current Set Construction Space Currently, set construction happens in many locations at the Cultural Arts Center. When working outside, sets must be transported up steps or a ramp into the theatre. Proposed Set Construction Space This would allow sets to be built indoors in a dedicated space and rolled directly into the theatre. Classrooms, Special Event Storage, Arts Research Library, and Gift Shop “Not all students will become professional artists, but the arts play a critical role in the development and success of every student. Current Classroom Spaces Cannot hold more that 12 students in any classroom. Proposed Classrooms Multi-Purpose –40 students, multipurpose STEAM Lab –32 students, multipurpose Ceramics Studio –24 students, ceramics and kiln Film/Photography Studio –16+ students, multipurpose STEAM Classroom This classroom will comfortably serve 32 students and contains an in-class sink. This classroom is multi-purpose and can be used for many types of media, and is set up for access to an outdoor area for outdoor experiments and learning, such as agriculture education projects. Multi-purpose Classroom We are in need of a large, multi- purpose classroom for workshops and camps. Our current classrooms only hold up to 12 students maximum, and some accommodate fewer than that. For weekly classes, teachers need to be able to leave student work to dry or store some frequently used supplies. This design includes lockable cabinets that can be assigned to teachers. Ceramics Classroom This classroom will comfortably serve 24 students and contains an in-class sink and kiln. This classroom is suited especially for ceramics studio work. Currently, there is not a dedicated ceramics classroom and the kilns are kept on the back porch of the Creative Arts Center. Filming and Photography Classroom This classroom will comfortably serve more than 16 students and contains and in-class sink. This classroom is multi-purpose, but is primarily structured for filming and photography classrooms. There are no windows to facilitate dark room film development and there is a large open space for sets and backdrops. Gallery Space and Restrooms Current Gallery Space Can only accommodate member work. We cannot drill or nail into walls and rely on a French gallery rod system which sometimes fails. Proposed Gallery Space Has a dedicated PAG Member Gallery, along with plenty of additional gallery space for traveling exhibitions. The National Gallery loans prestigious artwork to suitable facilities. Rehearsal and Event Space, and Storage and Meeting Space for Arts Groups No Rehearsal Space Currently the Pops and Chorus do not have a dedicated rehearsal space. They currently rehearse in the PCA Band Room and the FUMC Chorus Room. Proposed Rehearsal Space With a capacity of ~200 people, this space could be used for both rehearsals and performances, as well as for rental for events. Arts Group Space and Storage Storage and space is one of our major problems at the moment. Dedicated space for each group to meet and house things like scripts, music, instruments, and our permanent collection of artwork is an important aspect to consider when planning for a Cultural Arts Facility. Ballroom, Kitchen, Balcony, and Restrooms 5850 Square Feet of Space for Large Events, Banquets, Weddings Ballroom Opportunities This ballroom would allow us to host many grand events, including corporate events, trade shows, weddings, and other special events, boosting tourism. It would seat approximately 500 people theatre style and 200 people banquet style. A commercial kitchen is attached, along with a 2700 square foot balcony for pre-event gatherings. Administrative Offices But, why? Why invest in the arts? Building Community This space would increase the number of quality of life programs offered in Prattville, providing more opportunities for the community to interact. It also would provide space for community events, business events, and private events. This center would be a draw for new families and businesses in the area. It would be a catalyst for more progress in Prattville. Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders The World Economic Forum predicts that, by 2022, one of the top three skills in demand by employers will be “creativity, originality, and initiative,” with “analytical thinking and innovation” taking the top place (2018). With a space to involve students and adults in the arts, we can help to develop these skills. Tourism ⦁Compared to other travelers, cultural and heritage tourists spend more and stay longer. ⦁35.3 million adults say that a specific arts, cultural, or heritage event or activity influenced their choice of destination. (U.S. Department of Commerce, 2005). Economic Impact In 2019, production of arts and cultural goods and services in the U.S. added 4.3 percent directly to the nation’s GDP, for a total approaching a trillion dollars ($919.7 billion). This amount remains greater than the value added by such industries as construction, transportation and warehousing, mining, and agriculture. (National Endowment for the Arts, 2021) Credits and Sources Americans for the Arts. “Why the Arts Matter in Alabama.” 2020. City of Prattville. “Project Prattville 2040.” 2020. National Endowment for the Arts. “The U.S. Art Economy in 2019: A National Summary Report.” 2021. Slides Carnival, presentation template. U.S. Department of Commerce and the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. “A Position Paper on Cultural and Heritage Tourism in the United States.” 2005. World Economic Forum. “The Future of Jobs Report.” 2018. Suggested Further Reading: All-Party Parliamentary Group on the Arts, Health, and Wellbeing. “Creative Health: The Arts for Health and Wellbeing.” 2017. Americans for the Arts. Arts and Economic Prosperity 5. 2017. Arbogast Performing Arts Center. “Community Impact Study: McCoy Center for the Arts.” 2019. Knight Foundation. “Soul of the Community Project.” 2010.