expansion faq
Has the stay at home order delayed the work on the project? Do you expect it will slow the work down?
We understand that the Governor's orders have not impacted timeline on the project, as construction is considered an essential service.
Who will be using the spaces? Do you have new artists moving in?
The spaces are open to any artists! Current members of our community—or new ones!
What lighting, audio, and video projection capabilities will the new space contain? How fixed/flexible will the performing and audience be?
The two performance spaces on the first floor will have a grid with LED instruments. Audio system includes wall controlled blue-tooth speakers, mixer and ports for mics and ethernet. We plan to have a projector with movable screens to be used in either space. The idea is to create flexible, shared resources in these spaces so they can be used in a variety of configurations. The audio controls will be on a moveable cart and the “lighting booth” will be mobile.
Will anything be done to block sound from traveling to neighboring buildings and houses? If so, how loud can we get?
We have had acousticians consult us on the construction materials and extra acoustical support in the addition with special focus on the two first floor spaces. Please contact us if you have specific needs!
When might our downstairs garden space be handicapped-accessible? Can you please recap what kitchen facilities we can access?
The lower level of the existing building will be accessible with a lift off the main lobby of the addition. The catering kitchen plan includes refrigerators, dishwasher, sinks, and ways to keep food heated.
Please share the bird safety features that have been incorporated into the design, in particular the type of glass or treatment you chose and the lighting scheme that will meet the Center's needs while ensuring birds are safe. We would also like to hear about the landscaping plan; ideally it should exclusively use native plants, to help pollinators and birds.
We can connect you to the design team for further information on bird safety. And you’ll be happy to know we’ve always prioritized native plants with special focus on pollinators. We have had bees on our site on and off for many years.