This webinar will explore the history of a neighborhood subject to periods of poor planning, racial injustice, and lack of investment and demonstrate how a historic theater can help build a community identity and catalyze the kind of change the community desires.
It will explore the effectiveness of community engagement efforts sponsored by the City and public transit organization.
It will explain the design process aligned with the mission to convert the historic theater into a community arts center and serve the community it is in.
It will take a deep dive into the fundraising strategy and process and provide insight into priorities when founding a 501c3.
At the time of the webinar, the Four Star Theatre is expected to have completed Phase I of theatre restoration, which allows for limited occupancy events in the venue.