Author: Baker, Margaret

Publication Year: 1979

Media Type: Report

Summary:

This report has been prepared to assist Hartford-based arts organizations in their search for suitable space to operate their programs in the city.

Abstract:

This report has been prepared to assist Hartford-based arts organizations in their search for suitable space to operate their programs in the city. A special task force was formed (a) to document the specific space requirements of these organizations, (b) to determine where suitable and affordable quarters could be found, (c) to explore what economies can be gained through a shared facility, (d) to determine the costs and potential benefits of a centralized facility, and finally (e) what public and private funding sources could be utilized to finance the arts center. (Introduction, p. i).

CONTENTS
Preface.
Summary.

1. An arts center in Hartford: Background and the role of the Arts Facilities Task
    Force.
2. Present facilities of Hartford arts groups.
3. Rationale for arts center located in Hartford.
4. Advantages of common location.
5. Criteria for building selection and list of possible sites.
6. Arts organizations' space requirements.
7. Space allocation and cost analysis of a model building.
8. Project budget and funding strategy.
9. Next steps: plan for action.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Cultural Facilities