Equipment/Facilities Improvement

1. Supporting artists and arts organizations in creating, producing and presenting high quality arts activities: Once our old, single paned and uninsulated storefront window and door system has been replaced with insulated, tempered glass with UV protection the work of local artists can be safely be displayed on the walls of the gallery space and in the window well area without fear of sun or water damage, or damage that might be caused by fluctuations in humidity and temperature. The gallery's front window will not freeze over during the winter months, and the front door will no longer blow open when unlocked in a strong wind gust. We hope the local artists will then feel more comfortable displaying their work in our gallery space, and that the number and types of art works exhibited in our gallery will grow. 2. Overcoming barriers to accessing high quality arts activities: Once the storefront window and door system has been replaced with insulated, tempered glass with UV protection, including replacement of the louvered glass of the transom over the front door, temperatures in our gallery and performance areas will be more consistent and comfortable. We hope that gallery visitors and volunteers, concert attendees, and art students will feel more comfortable, and be more likely to participate frequently in Arts Center activities. The construction phase of the project will be complete when the Arts Center's new storefront window and door system has been installed. Board members and volunteers in the Arts Center's gallery space will then talk about the results of the project with artists exhibiting their work in the gallery; people visiting the gallery; attending art classes, jam sessions, and open studios; and participating in other Arts Center activities to gather feedback orally.