Dynamic Performing Arts Spaces that WORK

 

At the recent Virginia Educational Facilities Planners Annual Conference, Stephen Mundt, AIA, and John Hill, AIA, REFP, presented data from an original survey of hundreds of school teachers, administrators and arts organization members nationwide about the design of K-12 performing arts spaces and collaboration between schools and local arts groups.  When schools and arts organizations work together, everyone benefits.  Students learn in advanced environments with equipment more like what they’ll find in professional venues; teachers have the facilities needed for high quality instruction; performing arts groups get more user-friendly spaces which in turn means more leasing opportunities for the school system and higher revenues for the organizations; and the community benefits from more and better performances, renewing community interest and participation in the arts. 

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