The need is present however I would have liked to read more detail about impact and partnering with the underserved community in an effort to expose to the arts. I read how some of the local groups will continue to utilize this facility and how this renovation will add to the marketability. However, I would have liked to read more about partnerships and exposure. I would have also liked more detail regarding how this facility will reach people who would not have had the opportunity to enjoy the arts that are offered but for the Village of Wellington’s efforts.

good grant. Very nice Division comments about your recent FY17 Grant Audit. 

Do you have a full time Arts Programmer?

The Village of Wellington is far seeing and quite correct in realizing the value of arts programming increases property values.

What is balance of arts programming vs. rental events, art related vs. not art related?

Would like a more detailed timeline...most of timeline relates to grant process vs. construction process.

Would like to have seen additional donors involved from private or corporate sectors.

Glad to see increase in personnel to oversee this space and the community center.

I don't see any architectural drawings beyond identifying the space in a much larger context?  It is making it difficult to understand the nature of the 'back of house' changes and reconcile these with the increase in programs and quality of programs discussed in grant.

Good diversity in who submitted support letters, but form letters don't give me a sense of what the space means to them and their stakeholders.

Do you charge arts groups or not?   You wrote, "The Village provides use of the amphitheater and arts programming at no cost to the residents of the community. Arts groups are able to work with the Village in coordinating performances and events. The Village offers rental for performances."  That seems contradictory.

With a flat lawn and not a very high stage, I'd think improving sight lines would be a more immediate need.  There were no architectural drawings to indicate the current state house (which appears to have back stage and side stage buildings) nor what the improvements would be.  I don't even see anywhere what the square footage would be.  I'm not sure what the public would be getting for the money spent.

And how do equestrian events relate to the amphitheater?  Do people coming for equestrian events during the day want to go to a concert/play/dance at night?