The new elevator for the Clifton Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) and it’s only going to cost $1.5 million. OK, not really – the entire
first phase of renovations to the old Clifton School that are needed to make the
facility handicap accessible – which includes an elevator – also include a fire
protection system and a secured lobby entrance.
Those busy arts volunteers and staff have been hard at
work coming up with the cash needed. A $250,000 grant from the City of Cincinnati
and $250,000 from the State of Ohio
combine with a “$1 million leadership gift” round out the total.
“These remarkable investments - from an anonymous donor
and from the City's 2009 Capital Budget - combine with to allow us to move
forward with renovations,” says a press release from the CCAC.
The renovations will make it possible to use the
auditorium, music rooms and other classrooms on the third floor of the
building.
"We are deeply grateful to this anonymous donor, the
City of Cincinnati and the State of
Ohio for investing in the
preservation of the Clifton School
as an asset that will serve the entire community through arts and cultural
programming," says Cindy Herrick, Board President of CCAC.
"Particularly in this challenging economic climate, the leadership and
commitment of these funders are truly incredible, and will provide invaluable
momentum to move this ambitious project forward."
The goal is to begin construction in fall 2009 with a
completion target of June 2010. Sadly, the money is for renovations only.
Operating expenses for the facility that was built in 1909 and covers things
like heat, lights and water still depends on donors like you – so give early
and give often.
Better yet, take a class!
