CULTURAL FUND PROJECTS

Capital Project: Headphone Monitors System

DESCRIPTION

This project will increase the quality of the audio for live pit orchestras by transitioning to personal headphone monitors for the musicians.

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

The audio quality at the PACE Center is its largest challenge. This project will support a large pit orchestra with this specialized equipment and significantly increase the audio quality of Parker Arts shows and events.

Project Budget

Funding Sources

Cultural Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

This improvement to Parker Arts’ audio offerings will increase revenue by better supporting rentals and high quality shows.

Impact On Other Departments

None

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Enhance Economic Vitality

Parker Arts is a critical component of a vibrant downtown. It 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 a number of local arts groups (e.g., Parker Chorale, Inspire Creative and the 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.

Capital Project: Stage Platforming

DESCRIPTION

This project will supplement the inadequate stage platform inventory with additional platforms and accessories to better support shows and events

PURPOSE/DISCUSSION

The quantity of existing inventory of stage platforms is inadequate and requires borrowing the platforming in the Event Room on several occasions through the year. As Parker Arts expands its programming, overlaps will necessitate renting additional platforming to support multiple events at the same time. This project will add to the inventory so that no additional rentals will be necessary.

Project Budget

Funding Sources

Cultural Fund Revenue

Impact On Operating Costs

In purchasing additional platforming, not only will we avoid possible rental expenses, but we will also increase the support we are able to provide to shows, events, and rentals which will in turn increase the revenue we are able to incur from increased rentals and ticket sales.

Impact On Other Departments

None

Town Strategic Goals Achieved

Enhance Economic Vitality

Parker Arts is a critical component of a vibrant downtown. It 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 a number of local arts groups (e.g., Parker Chorale, Inspire Creative and the 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.