About

What we're building.

A new arts center for the Skyland region, and the programs to fill it.

The arts center

A physical hub for the arts.

We are establishing a dedicated arts space, a playhouse and community arts center, where people can gather, create, celebrate and experience art year-round.

Under construction23955 Lake Drive, Crestline
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The building on Lake Drive
The building today

The layout

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Rearrange the main hallTap a setup to see how the same room changes.

Open floor. Seats folded away and the whole floor clear for dances, fairs, big classes and anything that needs room.

Ground floorPatioUP12′ × 12′ garage doorStageScreenRetractable telescoping seatsabout 140 seats · fold back to the wallDance floorBarServing tableBarKitchenStorageRestroomsFlex spaceLobby &galleryrotating local artFront entryStorageCoatGearHallwayMain hall60′ × 40′ · 30′ ceilingsStreetabout 60 ftabout 40 ftUpper floorDNRooftop patioopen airLoungeWorkshopFlex roomHallwayBalcony overlookOpen to hall below30′ ceilings01020 ftN

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Two floors, one flexible building

The lobby gallery, kitchen and main hall on the ground floor, with the rooftop patio, lounge, upstairs rooms and balcony overlook above.

Main hall & balconyLobby, lounge & hallsFlex & workshop roomsKitchen, storage & restroomsOutdoor

Concept layout for planning, drawn to approximate scale. Final room uses are still being decided.

Programming

Year-round, for every kind of artist.

Arts education and workshops, performances and exhibitions, community events and collaborative creative experiences, for all ages and abilities.

Visual Arts
Visual ArtsPainting, drawing and a rotating lobby gallery
Performing Arts
Performing ArtsTheater, comedy and live shows
Music
MusicConcerts, lessons and open stages
Film and Photography
Film & PhotographyScreenings, festivals and photo shows
Filmmaking
FilmmakingProduction rentals and filmmaking classes for every level
Culinary Arts
Culinary ArtsCooking classes, food events and a winter farmers market
Ceramics
CeramicsWheel and hand-building
Woodworking
WoodworkingCarving and craft
Fiber Arts
Fiber ArtsWeaving and textiles
Dance
DanceBallet, movement and dance nights
DJ and Electronic
DJ and ElectronicMixing and music production
Live Concerts
Live ConcertsTouring and local acts
Design and Body Art
Design and Body ArtHenna, illustration and design
Immersive Media
Immersive MediaLight, projection and interactive installations
Kids Art
Kids ArtClasses and camps for young artists

How we work

More than a building. A way of working.

01

Supporting artists

Real support, not just visibility.

  • Visibility and promotion
  • Opportunities for collaboration
  • Resources for creative and professional growth
02

Expanding access

The arts should feel welcoming, not intimidating.

  • Inclusive, barrier-free programming
  • Opportunities for underserved communities
  • Early exposure for children and families
03

Connecting the region

The Skyland region is made up of many small communities. That's part of its charm, and also the challenge.

  • Promoting local artists and events
  • One place to discover what's on
  • Connecting communities and organizations
04

Bringing people together

Great events for full-time residents, part-time locals and visitors alike. All are welcome.

05

A cultural destination

Making arts and culture part of the experience of being here, so residents and visitors connect and families experience the arts together.

06

A sustainable model

Built to last: community support balanced with self-sustaining revenue from events, classes and rentals.

Viewing Party poster

Coming up: Mon, Oct 19

See it for yourself.

Our community-led short film premieres at Lake Arrowhead Brewing Co. Eat, drink, make teeny art and meet the people building this.

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Help build it.

We are building partnerships and programming across the region right now.

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