Welcome to Arts Center Task Force's newsletter, where you can find the latest news about the Mid-Columbia Performing Arts Center (MCPAC)!
Our mission remains unwavering: to build and operate the MCPAC, a vibrant, state-of-the-art facility for artistic expression and innovation. Thanks to our donors, volunteers, and the dedication of our incredible team, we've made substantial progress toward beginning construction on the MCPAC.
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ED Talks - Thoughts from the Executive Director
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September. New Beginnings.
"Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul."
-Peggy Toney Horton
Here we are in September, a month of transformation, just as ACTF is poised for its own new chapter. For so many, September signals a change coming. Gone are the long hot days of summer (almost) and now comes the expectations for fall. Kids are back in school for many families and life seems to accelerate towards the holidays.
For most of my career, September has meant new beginnings as well. Whether it was launching a new sports season in my arena career or a new performing arts season in the PAC years, September has been the starting line of a busy year ahead. After 10 years at my previous PAC, it does feel odd that I am not launching a new season of arts programming for the community this month, but those days will come...eventually. Although there is no new season to launch, there are still new beginnings to acknowledge in my life.
After trying on the guise of an apartment renter, Natalie and I took the leap and just purchased a new house near the current offices. This coincided with the sale of our former Tennessee property, marking the close of one chapter and the start of an exciting new one for my involvement with ACTF. Five days piloting a 26' box truck during the cross country move took me back to memories of my touring sound engineer days, but not enough to want to spend my life doing it again.
Other beginnings of note are connected to ACTF. After a very dedicated and accomplished tenure as Board Chair, Steve Wiley has stepped down in order to focus more on his new role as the President of the Richland PFD. He will still be very much with-in arms reach and a driving force as the PFD takes on development of the MCPAC. I look forward to continuing to work closely with him and the other members of the PFD on the next phase of our project.
This, of course, means a new board chair will have to step in. This will allow us to re-evaluate that role and the best way to leverage the new person's talents toward the two major areas of focus for ACTF - namely ballot promotion and capital fundraising. More on our new leadership can be found elsewhere in this newsletter and I intend to provide additional commentary in this area in the future updates.
As we move into this season of transformation, I encourage all of you to stay engaged and help us turn this period of change into one of triumph for our project. All still requiring our best efforts pushing our goal to build the Mid-Columbia Performing arts center into the next phase of completion.
Blake
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Dear constituents and readers,
As mentioned in our ED Talks, important changes within our organization are happening. After over 10 years of dedicated service, Steve Wiley has stepped down from his position as Board Chair with Arts Center Task Force. Steve's leadership and unwavering dedication to our mission has been truly invaluable, his support will be missed. We look froward to observing his continued advocacy for the arts in his new role as President of the Richland Public Facilities District.
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In light of Steve's departure, ACTF is pleased to share that Vice Chair Rick Walling will be stepping in as Acting Chair during this interim period. Rick has been a passionate advocate for bringing a performing arts center to the Tri-Cities for nearly 20 years, and has been on the board since ACTF's incorporation. His dedication to the arts started as a performer with the Mid-Columbia Musical Theatre over 30 years ago, where he's continued to serve in various capacities, including as a performer, board member, and president. Additionally, Rick performs with the Mid-Columbia Mastersingers and works at PNNL as an engineer/technologist in systems engineering, systems integration, and information management.
Please join us in thanking Steve Wiley for his exceptional service to ACTF, and in welcoming Rick to his new leadership role as we continue working toward our shared vision of building a vibrant performing arts center for the Tri-Cities.
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4th Annual Fundraising Breakfast
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Arts Center Task Force is bringing the Holiday Fundraising Breakfast back for its 4th year! Join us at the Holiday Inn Richland on the River for a delicious complimentary breakfast on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024.
Registration now open!
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9-6-24, Shakespeare in the Park: Two Girls in Miami
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Staff attended the first showing of The Girls of Miami on September 6th presented by the Rude Mechanicals in Peanuts Park. A retake of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. A wonderful performance with multiple showings through out the area including Prosser, Walla Walla, and Richland.
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9-7-24, Tri-City Diversity and Inclusion Council
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Tri-City Diversity & Inclusion Council hosted the 4th Annual Celebration of Community, Diversity, and Culture on September 7th in Howard Amon Park. A full day of performers, vendors, food trucks, and fun celebrating the different cultures and community connection.
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9-12-24, Business After Hours - Abadan Printer Smash
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This month's Business After Hours, presented by the Tri-City Regional Chamber, was at Abadan's annual printer smash! Our Operations Director, Amber Maiden, had a great time releasing pent up stress from malfunctioning technology.
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If you'd like us to speak to your club or organization, please contact us at
Info@artscentertaskforce.com
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Consider Becoming a Recurring Donor!
Recurring donations provide critical, sustaining support for ACTF and put us in an excellent position to meet significant milestones toward building the Mid-Columbia Performing Arts Center.
Recurring monthly donations are incredibly valuable to our organization as they provide a stable and reliable source of funding, allowing us to focus on our mission and plan for next steps with confidence. For questions about becoming a monthly recurring donor, contact our Development and Outreach Coordinator, Riley Osborn.
riley@artscentertaskforce.com
Click the link below to set up your recurring donation with a credit card or checking account, and let the funds be automatically deducted each month - no need to remember or send in payments; your valuable support happens seamlessly.
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The Studio on Symons Street
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Need event, rehearsal, small performance, podcast, and-or meeting space? Check out ACTF's Studio on Symons Street at 704 Symons in Richland. We have a wide range of video and audio equipment available for recordings, including a green screen and lighting equipment.
Contact Amber Maiden, Operations Director, for details and tours. Amber@artscentertaskforce.com
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Thank you for being an integral part of Arts Center Task Force Family. Stay engaged, stay inspired, and let's keep the arts alive in Mid-Columbia!
P.S. Follow us on social media and visit our website for the latest news and behind-the-scenes glimpses of our progress!
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Contact Us
509-530-1276
info@artscentertaskforcec.com
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Visit Us
704 Symons Street
Richland, WA 99352
P.O. Box 2131 (99352)
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