Growing to serve all
Community Engagement By holding Art Scholars in the Mansion and Flex Arts building simultaneously , capacity to increase Title I programming will increase dramatically . Capacity to double classes for veterans – those with PTSD and those transitioning out of homelessness . Capacity to accommodate more programming for low - income seniors . Community at Large By holding Creative Camp in the Mansion and Flex Arts building simultaneously , summer programming for students will double . Increase availability of historic buildings for lower impact classes , events , and rentals . Capacity to generate more revenue with existing buildings being freed up . The new Flex Arts building provides capacity for dance classes , summer camp programming , and other functions . The new Pottery Studio is integral to addressing class demands and the current student wait list . Increased visibility , deepening Callanwolde ’ s footprint in the community .
A comprehensive feasibility study for Callanwolde Fine Arts Center ’ s growth plan was conducted in May 2023 . The study concluded that the plan — serving the community in a much larger capacity through renovation and expansion efforts — directly responds to the growing needs of low - income seniors , veterans , adults transitioning out of homelessness , families transitioning out of homelessness , and students who qualify for Title I and Title III assistance . The number of dance performances and classes at Callanwolde have grown exponentially during the past 50 years . Heavy dance floors in the historical Mansion are placed down and taken up an average of 51 times a year to accommodate a variety of programming .
Current waiting lists for Callanwolde ’ s pottery classes exceed 200 students .
After months of due diligence in exploring effective and sustainable options to significantly increase community engagement efforts and keep up with demand , Callanwolde leadership determined that renovated spaces in the Mansion , the Carriage House , and the Conservatory , as well as the addition of two new buildings is the best pathway to expand Callanwolde ’ s programming and to realize the following outcomes by 2026 :
Increased capacity for future growth . New collaborations and partnerships .
2023 - 2026 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | CASE FOR INVESTMENT
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