Building for the Future - Shelby County Arts Council

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The Shelby County Community Arts Center
Who we are.
SHELBY COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL
Since the Arts Council opened its doors in a rented storefront in the town of
Columbiana in the fall of 2005, the organization has served over 23,000 children,
youth and adults in a variety of arts education programs and community events.
In addition to visual and performing arts classes open to the public, a thriving
arts outreach program serves school children, senior citizens, at risk youth and
mentally and physically challenged youth.
The mission of the Shelby County Arts Council is to support, nurture and
promote arts and cultural opportunities and artists in Shelby County, enhancing
the quality of life for citizens and promoting economic growth.
The Arts Council is fully incorporated as a functioning 501(c) (3) not-for-profit
organization governed by a 25 member board of directors.
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Advisory Board and Staff
A D V I S O RY B O A R D
SCAC STAFF
Carol Bruser
Adam Moseley
Executive Director, Leadership Shelby County
Alabaster Board of Education
Carolyn Dorris
Tim Prince
Civic Volunteer
President and Publisher, Shelby County Newspaper
Alex Dudchock
Reverend Judy G. Quick
Shelby County Manager
Deacon
Frank “Butch” Ellis, Jr.
Phoebe Robinson
Attorney, Wallace Ellis Fowler and Head
President, Donald Real Estate and
Insurance Company
Terri Sullivan
Director of Development
Bookeeper
Sandra Annonio
Marketing Coordinator
Keith Rouss
VP Construction Services, Harbert Realty
Dr. Rachel Brown Fowler
Retired Professor, University of Montevallo
Director of Arts and Education
Holli Argo
Janice Falkner
Owner, Interior Design Firm
Susan Dennis Gordon
Kathy Copeland
Volunteer Executive Director
Janet Seaman
Owner, Seabrier Farms
Dr. Robert "Robbie" Hayes
Shelby County Commissioner
Teresa A. Vick
Don Lundy
Senior Vice President, Consumer Sales Manager
Regions Financial Corporation
Financial Advisor, Ameriprise Financial
Stacy Walkup
Linda and Evan Major
Retired Shelby County Schools
Executive Director, South Shelby Chamber
of Commerce
Heather Mays
Terri G. Williams
Director, Fine Arts Program, Shelby County Schools
Regional Director, Legislative & External Affairs,
AT&T-Alabama
Dr. Scott Meyer
Professor, University of Montevallo
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Classes and Workshops
SCAC Art Class, Workshops and Educational Programs
Art of Visual Arts
Art of Outreach
Adult Pottery
ArtAbilities for special needs children
Middle School Creative Writing Program
High School Juried Art Show
Folk Art Workshops at schools
Touring Performances at schools
Visual Art and Music Classes for at-risk-youth
Visiting Writers workshops middle and high schools
Advanced Painting
Basic Digital Photography for Adults | Youth
Beginning & Advanced Printmaking
Creative Kids Art & Design Workshop
Expresso Yourself Adult Education
Introduction to Watercolor Portraits
Learn to Draw - Basic Drawing for Beginners
Paris in July - Art Camp
Palette Knife Painting
Pencils Into Paint
Picasso Kids for Home-Schoolers | Advanced
Photography Round Table
Watercolor Week-end Workshops
Art of Community
ArtTrain
Fences On Parade
Gallery Exhibits
I*MAGINE
Juried Art Show
Road trips
Visiting Author Talks
Art of Music
Guitar Lessons
Music Theory Class
Piano Lessons
Violin Lessons
Voice Lessons
Youth Chorale
Total number of people served
by the Shelby County Arts Council
Art of the Theatre
Community Youth Summer Theatre Workshop
Artcetera
Art Metal Clay Jewelry Class
Beads, Beads, and more Beads! Beading Class
Bring on the Ring!
Creative Writing Workshops
Girl Scouts Arts Badge
Intro to Glass Fusion Design I & II
Intro to Stained Glass
Santa’s Little Helpers
*Spark* Your Creativity
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The Need
The current lease space of 2000 sq ft is overflowing with only two class rooms
(one of which serves double duty as the gallery exhibit space), an office and
a small music room for private instrument lessons. No additional classes can
be added due to shortage of space. The current location does not have a
performance space or a dance room so SCAC cannot fully meet the needs
of the community or fulfill its mission to encompass performing arts.
Blueprint Birmingham, a growth strategy for the seven county region, identified
community and regional stewardship as one of four key elements to economic
growth stating that “quality of place” is critical to location decisions of families
and corporate relocation prospects. Improving the region’s arts, cultural and
entertainment amenities is a priority for economic development. Shelby
County, population 195,000, has only 5 performance venues with a total seating
capacity of 1,890. All of the venues are located in Montevallo, in the southwest
section of the county. By comparison, Jefferson County boasts 26 performance
venues with seating capacity for 14,400 (excluding the BJCC).
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The Need
The Cultural Master Plan of Greater Birmingham, written in 2003, states that
spaces in which to perform or exhibit arts and culture represent the biggest
investment and most difficult challenge to the cultural sector. Arts and culture
tend to thrive when there are excellent facilities available. The Plan emphasizes
that building audiences starts with children and children have their earliest
cultural experiences in venues that are close to where they live. The reality
is that our adults, children and senior citizens are not going to drive 30-45 miles
into Birmingham to engage in arts and cultural activities. We must provide these
experiences in our own community.
Americans for the Arts has produced several tools to measure economic
prosperity and impact. Using their economic calculator and SCAC projected
annual operating expenses and attendance in the new center, the total
economic impact is predicted to be $2,296,940 annually. A massive survey of
cities and counties across the nation determined that the local arts attendee
spends $13.65 on other goods and services while the out-of-town attendee
spends $23.47. This is in addition to the direct expenditures for tickets, classes,
and art purchases. New jobs will be created and tax revenues will increase for
Columbiana, Shelby County, and neighboring cities.
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The Need
The Shelby County School System supports 36 schools and 28,000 students and
is the fastest growing school system in the fastest growing county in our state.
22 of the 36 Shelby County schools have 30% to 71% of their students qualifying
for Title 1 federal poverty status. While Shelby County has many affluent areas,
it also has families in need. Since its beginnings, the SCAC has provided
scholarships and outreach programs so that all youth, regardless of financial
status, could participate in the arts. Our continued growth and additional space
will allow this mission to flourish.
Education funding cuts have reduced the visual and performing arts programs
in schools. National statistics prove that children educated in the arts are better
students in math, science and reading. Many medical schools look for students
with a background in music because it demonstrates discipline and focus.
The new performing arts and education center will exponentially increase
accessibility to the arts.
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Project Budget
SHELBY COUNTY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMPONENTS
Component Description
Land - 1.2 acre parcel in downtown Columbiana, Alabama
Technical Design Services - renderings, construction drawings & arch. fees
Campaign Counsel Professional Services - 18 month contract, effective June 15, 2012
Public Relations Campaign, Marketing & Communications
Construction Contingency
General Conditions
Contractor Overhead & Profit
Miscellaneous Costs - geotech subsurface evaluation, move costs, builders risk and insurance,
sewer impact fees, and materials testing allowance
Landscaping - sculptures, shrubs, sidewalks and fencing (outdoor classroom)
FFE - furniture, fixture, & equipment, phone/data
Theatrical Lighting & Electrical, A/V Equipment
Budget
$225,000
$295,000
$100,000
$25,000
$200,000
$350,000
$246,700
$148,000
$100,000
$304,000
$500,000
Building - 2 Story, 26,493 square feet
$4,472,300
Black Box Theatre - 450 seats with movable stage seating, prop storage, and dressing rooms
Courtyard - outdoor seating, fountain and garden
Grand Lobby - box office, open staircase
Orchestra Rehearsal Hall
Music - studios with soundproofing for small groups/lessons
Art Gallery - student, local & visiting artists & hosting events
Photography Studio - with dark room
Visual Arts Classroom - with sinks and storage
Pottery Studio - with wheels and kiln room
Creative Writing classroom
Dance Studio with high ceilings, mirrors, dance bars and sprung wood floors
Catering Kitchen
Reception Area
Administrative Offices - Director's office, conference room, staff workspace
Physical Plant - file room, collections storage, janitorial and mechanical, public areas-circulation and restrooms
*Committed Capital Funding to date $2,465,000:
City of Columbiana
Shelby County Commission
Alabama State Council on the Arts
Federal Appropriations
Daniel Foundation
Hill Crest Foundation
EBSCO
Community Foundation of GB
Alabama Power Foundation
Meyer Foundation
$725,000* (includes gift of land)
$1,000,000 (pledged over 10 years)
$90,000 (used for architect drawings)
$95,000 (used for architect drawings)
$100,000
$75,000
$250,000 (pledged over 10 years)
$100,000 (fund director of development hire)
$25,000
$5,000
Capital Building Total
$6,966,000
*Campaign Pledges, Grants and
Donations Committed to Date
$2,465,000
Outstanding Building Total
$4,501,000
CAMPAIGN GOAL
by Dec 15, 2013
$4,500,000
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Location
The proposed Shelby County Arts venue is 35-40 miles from Birmingham venues and would
provide a new performance space and audience for Birmingham productions without
splitting their local audiences.
Columbiana is centrally located between I-65 and Hwy 280.
Calera and Chelsea, the two fastest growing cities in the county, are a short,
10 minute drive on easy country roads - no interstates or traffic jams required!
Chilton and Talladega county residents can reach the center in 30 minutes.
SCAC theatre will host performance groups from across the United States. Performing
groups from Montgomery’s Shakespeare Festival to Birmingham’s Alabama Symphony,
Red Mountain Theatre, Childrens Theatre and the Birmingham Opera will particularly
appreciate the close proximity. These groups can perform for a new audience without
overnight lodging expenses and nurture a new ticket buyer and patron which will enhance
their revenues and profitability
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Site Plan
Shelby County Community Arts Center | Columbiana, Alabama
The Arts Center will be located on one acre of a seven-acre site.
The SCAC performing arts and education center will be located in the county seat, just off
Columbiana’s Main Street. The Revitalized Main Street is the perfect setting for a creative arts
community. The beautiful Courthouse, brick walks, street lanterns, Historic Museum, gift shops
and small town pace produce an ideal ambience. The performing arts center will sit on
1.2 acres of a 7 acre site owned by the city. The rest of the site, owned by the city, will
be developed as a public green space. Ample parking is available in this very safe and
walkable community.
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Rendering
The proposed 26,000 square-foot Arts Center will serve as a performance facility
that will, at last, provide the community a venue with appropriate space and
acoustics for professional productions.
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Floor Plan
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Floor Plan
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P.O. Box 624 | 104 Mildred Street | Columbiana, AL 35051
(205) 669-0044 | [email protected]
Dear Friend and Supporter,
The Shelby County Arts Council Board of Directors will be a launching a
capital campaign to raise $4.5 million for the construction of the Shelby County
Community Arts Center. The enclosed campaign prospectus describes the mission,
programs, leadership, and need for this vibrant and exciting opportunity for Shelby
County residents and visitors.
Thoughtful planning, due diligence and lengthy investigation preceded this
development. Initial fundraising efforts have been successful despite the
economy and we are ready to move forward to the next phase of fundraising.
The enclosed building design, site plan and construction budget showcase our
vision for the future of arts and culture in Shelby County.
We would like to invite you to join this effort with a financial donation. The capital
campaign presents a unique opportunity to create a legacy that will benefit our
families today and our children’s children tomorrow. Donors will be recognized
and honored for their participation. Exclusive naming opportunities include the
building, theatre, art gallery, orchestra hall, courtyard and more. Honoring your
family through a naming opportunity is a special gift that cannot be duplicated.
Together our gifts will create an extraordinary arts and culture community.
With Sincere Appreciation,
Terri Sullivan
Founder
www.shelbycountyartscouncil.com
I M A G I N E . C R E AT E . I N S P I R E
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The Shelby County Community Arts Center
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or [email protected] to discuss support opportunities.