These will be added to and expanded upon over the next few months, and we welcome input and engagement. Please contact Ms. Chris O’Neill to arrange a conversation, a visit or to get more information.
THE PROGRAMMING BUILDING
Accessibility and Energy Upgrades
Solar panels, generator, and other improvements to help us be more sustainable
Dance Studio
upgrades include HVAC, new windows and doors, flooring and lighting improvements
RJ Owen Studio (NAMED ALREADY)
upgrades include HVAC, new windows and doors, flooring and lighting improvements
Studio B
upgrades include HVAC, new windows and doors, artist and student equipment improvements
North Studio
upgrades include HVAC, new windows and doors, artist & student equipment
Marvin Gardens
upgrades include HVAC, refurbishment and outfitting as a digital lab
Library
upgrades include HVAC, new shelving and signage
Green Room (artist lounge and studio) upgrades include HVAC
Crow’s Nest – Youth leadership lounge – upgrades include HVAC
Dark Room
Upgrades include include HVAC, supplies and equipment
Lobby
upgrades include HVAC, new flooring, new welcome area and seating
Board Room
upgrades include HVAC, flooring improvements, and technology
Gallery
upgrades include HVAC, new lighting tracks and equipment
Community Gallery
upgrades include HVAC, new lighting tracks and equipment
Office and Administration space
upgrades include HVAC, new lighting & technology
Teaching Kitchen
upgrades include HVAC, new kitchen equipment
Courtyards
upgrades include winter entrances, enhanced groundwork, new drainage
Stage (outdoor classroom and concert stage)
Improvements include removal current structures, design & installation of stage roofing & equipment.
OTHER FACILITIES
Lamella
upgrades include new kitchen equipment, repairs
Poet’s Perch
upgrades include new railings, roof repairs
7 Artist Cabins
upgrades include new insulation, new decks, woodstoves and outfitting
4 Camp Bunkhouses
upgrades include solar lighting, new roofs, new decks and privies
The Farmhouse (Artist Residence)
extensive renovation both interior and exterior (7 Bedrooms, the common room and the kitchen may all be named).
Bow Circle Camp Staff Area – 3 cabins
upgrades include insulation, solar lighting, new roofs, new decks and privies
Gardens
Improvements include efficient watering system and perennials and tools
Greenhouse – (currently being named)
Bee Space
Improvements incl. expansion, equipment, signage
Ponds
improvements include trails, signage, and bridges
Flag Poles
Installation of camp and entrance poles.
Trails
Improvements include development, signage, bridges and railings.
Sauna
Development of a sauna for winter use by artists and visitors, including materials and stove
Quonset Hut
Improvements include adding an insulated area for artists to use for building, repairs and lighting
ARTIST AND PROGRAM TOOLS
Arts Bus
a shuttle for participants in need of transportation
Tools
printmaking press, and tools and safety equipment for welding, carpentry, sculpture, ceramics, photography, painting, dyeing, costume
Performance Lighting
Cables and grid for rehearsals and performance
Technology Lab
required tools for filmmaking, animation, graphic design, etc.
PROGRAMMING NAMING OR SPONSORSHIPS
Gallery Shows and Programs
Community Gallery Shows and Programs
SummerArts (overall or individual programs)
Dance Summer Dance
Teen Academies (overall or individual programs)
Youth Leadership Program
March Break
Artist Residencies
Two Planks and a Passion Theatre
School Programs
Community Outreach (Including the Halifax Library Program)
Arts and Environmental Education Programs
Bursaries
Scholarships
Festival Outreach
Special Events