CULTURAL FUND PROJECTS

Capital Project: Replace Cyclorama (CYC)

Description

This expenditure is to replace the existing CYC that is discolored, damaged, and has far outlived its useful life expectancy.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

The CYC is the light colored background used in most shows and productions in a Performing Arts Center. While the typical life expectancy of a CYC used in our capacity is 5-7 years, we have had ours since the PACE Center opened over 11 years ago. Our CYC is discolored in several spots, has several rips that have been repaired as well as can be expected, some additional damage that cannot be repaired, and is in a great need of being replaced.

Project

FUNDING SOURCES Cultural Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

A new CYC would greatly increase the quality of our productions and would result in more and higher-level rental clients as well as increased ticket sales, both increasing our revenue.

Impact On Other Departments

None

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Support an Active Community

The theater is used by over 66,000 annual ticket buyers attending over 220 shows and events.

Enhance Economic Vitality

Parker Arts assists in driving the economic vitality of the downtown area by offering events, classes, shows, and other cultural offerings year-round, which bring patrons downtown to eat, shop and spend their time and money.

Foster Community Creativity and Engagement

The theater provides a performance space for a number of local arts groups and provides a pathway for community members to take an active role in the arts.

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

As the premier cultural entity for Douglas County and beyond, we collaborate with creative partners, Town departments, organizations from across the state, and vendors from around the country to deliver the most innovative programming and engaging experiences at the most affordable price.

Capital Project: Replace Cyclorama (CYC) Lights

Description

This project will replace the existing lighting for the Cyclorama (CYC) with purpose-made LED fixtures.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

Parker Arts’ light colored CYC is used as the background for shows and events most of the time. When lighting was purchased for the theatre, fixtures that were not designed for this use were repurposed. This project will replace them with fixtures that are designed for this use, which will improve the quality of the background.

Project Budget

Year Expenditures

Actual 2021 - $

Projected 2022 -

Budgeted 2023 18,000

Funding Sources

Cultural Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

None

Impact On Other Departments

None

TOWN STRATEGIC GOALS ACHIEVED

Enhance Economic Vitality

Parker Arts is a critical component of a vibrant downtown. If offers events, classes and shows year-round, which bring patrons downtown to eat and shop.

Foster Community Creativity and Engagement

The theater provides a performance space for local arts groups, including Parker Chorale, Inspire Creative and Parker Symphony Orchestra, and provides a pathway for community members to take an active role in the arts.

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

As the premier cultural entity for Douglas County and beyond, we collaborate with creative partners, Town departments, organizations from across the state, and vendors from around the country to deliver the most innovative programming and engaging experiences at the most affordable price.