Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center (GMAEC)
Mission: Enhancing the quality of life and inspiring our communities through visual and performing arts, education, and advocacy.
Vision: To be a vibrant and thriving arts, cultural and educational destination.
The Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center was first envisioned when David Starr, a singer songwriter and Nashville recording artist and his wife, Cindy were inspired by the venues they experienced in small towns while touring. Cindy shared her vision with other community members and soon a group of art’s enthusiasts began meeting with the goal of establishing a local performance and art’s venue. By September 2017, citizens had organized themselves into a board of directors, established a non-profit 501c3, and the site of the historic building at 195 W Main was selected. Renovations and fund-raising commenced. A multitude of community members donated money and in-kind services to transform the old movie theatre into a state-of-the-art black box theatre and the salon and spa into a light filled, professional gallery. The outpouring of community support allowed the Grand Mesa Arts and Events Center to celebrate its grand opening on June 15, 2018, less than a year after the community had launched its adventure into supporting the arts.
GMAEC collaborates with the following entities in striving to make the town an economically healthy and culturally thriving community:
• Delta County Libraries District to bring “Voices of the Western Slope” a series of presentations on topics of interest on the Western Slope • Delta County School District to bring stimulating and diverse educational experiences to area students • Veteran’s groups to design programming that will recognize their service and engage their interests • We support local Non-Profit organizations by hosting their fundraisers and meetings in our facility, at no charge • Pioneer Town to develop programs and activities that will bring the community together with like-minded missions • Town of Cedaredge to enhance the economic and social opportunities in Cedaredge • Community Options to provide yoga and art classes to intellectually and developmentally disabled adults.
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