A Fine Arts Learning Center
for Grants Pass
The Need for a Fine and Performing Arts Learning Center
Background: Clarion Theatre Co. is interested in partnering with community groups and schools to solve a two-fold problem:
1. A shortage of suitable venue space for family-friendly productions in Grants Pass
2. A shortage of well-trained young people with adequate skills in the performing arts: music, drama, dance, set construction, technical support.
Clarion is therefore offering their experience and community connections to explore the possibilities of building a fine arts program for students and a
performance venue with a midsize theatre in Grants Pass.
What would be the goals of the Fine Arts Learning Center program?
● To train students to use their gifts and talents by achieving mastery and excellence in the fine arts
● A desirable, state-of-the-art venue to be utilized by schools and community groups
● A bridge to the community for more collaborative-mentoring opportunities with Clarion Theatre Company and others
● Offering high-quality, upper-level training of students with the possibility of providing college credit
Fine Arts Learning Center Est. Cost: $5-6M
1. 4-6 Classrooms
a. Band/Orchestra Room
b. Choir Room (can also be used for general classes, warmup/green room)
c. Art Room: Drawing, Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture
d. Media & Digital Art
e. Drama/Choreography/Movement Room (floor-to-ceiling mirror on one wall)
f. Wood/Metal Shop (Set Studio)
I. 18-20 foot ceiling for building theatrical set pieces
II. Large garage doors opening into performance space
III. Tools and Equipment for woodworking, metalworking, welding
IV. Storage for Set Pieces when not in use
2. Black Box Theatre
a. Performance Room allows for various configurations such as ¾ thrust,
theatre-in-the-round, etc.
b. 300 seats, movable, on risers
c. Lobby: public restrooms, tickets, concessions and merch sales*
d. Dressing Rooms with restrooms for performers*
e. Lighting with grid work for hanging, sound equipment
f. Scaffolding ladders on wheels for hanging lights
g. Manager’s office*
3. Improved and Expanded Parking, ADA access
4. Teaching and Administrative Personnel
