2013 bond task force proposal presentation & proposal by cory baker director scottsdale center...
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2013 Bond Task Force Proposal
Presentation & Proposal by Cory Baker
DirectorScottsdale Center for the Performing
Arts3
Vice PresidentScottsdale Cultural Council
Introduction and funding history
Renovation master plan funding proposed for $30 Million to: • Comprehensive renovation of Virginia G. Piper
Theater• Total renovation of Stage 2 • Fully renovate atrium• Create flexible multi-purpose space on north side• Relocate and renovate box office• Relocate and renovate retail and full catering
kitchen• Create new mezzanine level that encircles entire
atrium• Build new main entrance on the west side• Modernize north entrance and renovate south
entrance with a lobby• Renovate atrium restrooms• Update and expand public spaces, administration
areas and storage• Upgrade technology and equipment• Create new spaces and access for art storage
Renovation master plan received funding for $16 Million and finished: • Partial renovation of the Virginia G. Piper Theater• Relocation and renovation of box office• Partial renovation of atrium • Limited rebuild of kitchen• Addition of partial mezzanine Level • New main west entrance• Updated atrium restrooms
2006-2009
Introduction and funding history
2012 Bond Proposal: SCPA Renovations Phase III funding proposed for $10.5 Million to:
• Complete Virginia G. Piper Theater enhanced acoustical equipment system
• Relocate and renovate Stage 2• Install atrium acoustical treatment• Complete kitchen• Combine the retail stores • Create flexible multi-purpose space on north
side• Create a Cultural Council orientation lobby and
main entrance at the south entrance• Update north and south entrance doors• Expand and update public spaces,
administration areas and storage• Install high-tech donor wall • Enhance the Cultural Council campus through
making an architectural connection between SMoCA and SCPA
2012 Bond Proposal: SCPA Renovations Phase III proposal was not funded:
$0
Bond election not held
2011-2012
Introduction and funding history
2013 Bond Proposal: SCPA Renovations Phase IIIComplete some crucial, unfinished items from original renovation master plan, including:•Atrium improvements•Virginia G. Piper Theater enhancements•Flexible performance space•Update retail space
Total funding request:
$4.3 Million
Total investment is 32% or $9.7 million less than original renovation master plan estimate.
2012-2013
Key Objectives
Complete Crucial Elements from the Renovation Master
PlanAtrium - $1.6 Million– Replace north and south doors– Erect high-tech donor wall– Install acoustical ceiling treatment– Implement technology updates to the mezzanine level
Kitchen - $0.4 Million– Complete kitchen to make it fully functional and
capable of in-house catering as it was prior the recent renovation
Complete Crucial Elements from the Renovation Master
PlanVirginia G. Piper Theater - $0.4 Million – Install final elements to implement enhanced
acoustical equipment system
Updated retail space - $ 0.8 Million – Complete remodel– Create west-facing windows– Establish a connection to SMoCA store– Update furnishings to include a portable element
Complete Crucial Elements from the Renovation Master
Plan• Flexible performance space - $1.1 Million– Highlight the connection to the Civic Center Mall– Design versatile, high-tech interior elements: • stage, floor, seating, windows, audio/visual elements
A key recommendation to the Scottsdale Cultural Council from the 2010 Cultural Facilities Needs Assessment included:
“Creating a small-to mid-size, flexible, high-tech space to accommodate informal and accessible programming that targets traditionally underserved market segments
and provides opportunities for Cultural Council divisions, local artists and arts organizations to collaborate on inter-disciplinary projects.”
Webb Management Services and Lord Cultural Resources
Source: 52nd Street Project, Five Angels Theater, 2009, retrieved from: http://www.fda-online.com/project_detail.php?id=356
Source: Mondavi Center, Vanderhoef Studio Theatre, 2012, retrieved from: http://www.mondaviarts.org/
Source: The Loft at UC San Diego, 2009, retrieved from: http://theloft.ucsd.edu/ Source: 52nd Street Project, Five Angels Theater, 2009, retrieved from: http://www.fda-online.com/project_detail.php?id=356
Source (4 photos): Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the Forum, 2012, retrieved from: http://www.ybca.org/rentals/venues/forum
New Performance AreaNew opportunities in the North Performance Area will: •Maximize venue functionality and flexibility. •Enhance already successful Center series. •Produce artistically excellent series that will draw new audiences.•Create entry opportunities for new audiences with lower-priced tickets and free events.•Bring additional educational offerings to the community and nearby schools.•Create opportunities to collaborate with SMoCA and Public Art. •Generate partnerships with local arts organizations such as the Scottsdale International Film Festival, smaller theater groups, local publishers or libraries, and nearby colleges and universities.•Maximize revenue potential by increasing programming, rentals, food-and-beverage options, etc.
Timeline
• January 23, 2013 – Finalize the bond package and bond task force report
• February 12, 2013 – City Council work session and review of new bond program
• March 2013 – City Council considers bond election
• November 2013 – Bond election held