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"Cultural
Center Study"
The
Arts Council of Greenwood County
recently completed a needs assessment involving all local
cultural organizations, with an emphasis on the requirement for a
major Arts Center to be located in downtown Greenwood. The four
areas studied were architectural drawings, funding,
sustainability planning and programming. Phase I of the final
report proposes renovations to the Federal Building to make it an
attractive and functional building for the arts community and for
all residents of the community. Additionally, the plan calls for
a visitors’ reception center. This vital addition to our
community will welcome visitors to the region and connect them to
our many cultural, natural and historical points of interest.
"There
are exciting possibilities for Greenwood as a result of this
initiative: our most visible, beautiful and historic building in
the downtown landscape will once again be a vibrant center of
activity. It will serve as a first point of contact with visitors
to the area, it will house exhibits and be a place for all
cultural organizations to meet, work and plan. Community events
and conferences will be held there. Classes for children and
adults will be offered. The museum and theatre will have
additional work and storage space. In short, our most attractive
building will be a focal point for all."
Anne Craig, Executive Director
Arts Council of Greenwood County |
