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October 2025 |
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Volume 2, No. 10 |
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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 create a home for the performing arts. An environment for artistic expression and innovation. We strive to enhance our community's cultural access, quality of life for all ages, and economic vitality. 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 -
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Ed Talks: Thoughts from the Executive Director
Back in the Candy Store: Re-discovering Performing Arts Possibilities for Our Community
A Season of Homecoming While our work with the Public Facilities District continues toward the Mid-Columbia Performing Arts Center, ACTF isn’t standing still. We’re also exploring new ways to bring the benefits of live performance to the community right now — by developing programming that features touring artists and by making better use of the venues we already have.
This week, I’m in Beaverton attending a regional booking conference, surrounded by presenters, performers, and agents from across the Northwest. Over a few full days, we watch “showcases” — short performances that give us a taste of what touring artists have to offer — and start dreaming about what might fit our community. I always say it’s like being a kid in a candy store. There’s more great work out there than any of us could ever present in any one season, and it’s inspiring to see how much creativity continues to drive the performing arts forward.
Back home, we’re beginning to explore how the REACH Amphitheater might serve as another venue for live performance. While this is still an early idea, it would not replace our vision for the Mid-Columbia Performing Arts Center — rather, it could complement it. Think of it as our way of setting the stage for the bigger dream ahead: even small steps like this can make the arts more visible and accessible now, build momentum in the community, and offer a glimpse of the possibilities the future center could provide.
We’re also developing ideas for a family and youth series, recognizing how much impact the arts can have on young people, especially at a time when school programs are stretched thin. As these ideas take shape, I’d love to hear from you. What kinds of performances or programs would you most like to see? Collaboration has always been at the heart of ACTF’s work — and this, too, feels like a kind of homecoming: returning to the shared vision that started it all.
Above all, this week’s “homecoming” is a reminder that our work, and our journey with the arts, is ongoing. As the writer T.S. Eliot said, “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.”
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✨Our Holiday Breakfast is back for its 5th year!✨
Save the date and join Arts Center Task Force on December 4 to ring in the holiday season while saying goodbye to the end of the year! Our breakfast will be held at the Riverfront Hotel with catering by Public House 255. Enjoy the festive atmosphere and learn about what's coming with ACTF. Registration opening November 3, 2025. 🌟 Sponsorship Opportunity $2,500, sponsors (2 available)
Your support helps cover event costs so that 100% of proceeds go directly to Arts Center Task Force to support programing. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities by reviewing our sponsorship packet. |
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Trey Taylor Benefit Concert |
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What a night!
The Harvest Moon Benefit Concert was truly a beautiful evening filled with incredible talent, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere overlooking the Tri-Cities.
We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us in supporting youth programming in our community. Proceeds from the event will benefit both the Arts Center Task Force and the The Big Bro Joe Foundation, helping us continue to create meaningful opportunities for local youth.
Special thanks to At Michele's for hosting us in such a stunning venue, to our amazing performers, Trey Taylor Music, Kate Turner, Amanda Breen, and Rachel Montgomery for sharing their gifts, and to our generous sponsor ALCON MEDIA LLC for helping make the night possible.
And of course, thank YOU, our community, for showing up, celebrating, and shining a light on the importance of arts and youth opportunities.
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Help Shape Richland's Future— and Advocate for the Arts! |
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The City of Richland is updating its Comprehensive Plan, a long-range roadmap that will guide how our community grows, builds, and thrives over the next 20 years. As part of its Future in Focus initiative, the City is asking residents to share their vision for Richland’s future through an online survey.
This is an incredible opportunity for all of us to make our voices heard — especially when it comes to supporting a performing arts center as part of Richland’s plan for growth, economic vitality, and quality of life.
The Comprehensive Plan shapes decisions about housing, transportation, green spaces, and community gathering places — all the things that make Richland a vibrant and connected city. Your feedback can help ensure that the arts and cultural spaces are part of that vision.
✅ The survey is open now!
Let’s make sure the next 20 years of Richland’s growth include a place where creativity, culture, and community can shine.
More information link - https://www.richlandwa. |
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Join Us in Shaping the Future of the Arts! |
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We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team! Whether you're ready to take a seat on our board or contribute to a committee, there's a place for you.
Committees meet monthly (or as needed). You don't need to be a board member to join a committee!
Our Committees- Fundraising Marketing/Communications Operations Facilities Finance
Board membership is application-based and offers a rewarding opportunity to help guide our nonprofit's vision and impact. Board members have opportunities to attend partner performances and experience the art and culture of performing arts in our community.
No performing experience? No problem! All you need is enthusiasm and a desire to advocate for the arts in our community. Be part of the movement that will create a vibrant hub for artistic expression and cultural innovation.
Ready to make a difference? Join us today! Email - amber@artscentertaskforce.com for more information.
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Become a Recurring Donor |
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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 us at info@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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Public Presentations |
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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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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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Visit Us 704 Symons Street Richland, WA 99354 P.O. Box 2131 (99352) |
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Contact Us 509-530-1276 info@artscentertaskforcec.com
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