HomeMy WebLinkAbout5. Education and Cultural Center Discussion- CSE 08.05.201 August 5, 2015
Education and Cultural Center- Discussion Outline
Premise: The Town Council has requested that the CSE prepare a conceptual recommendation to be
included as part of the development of the Town of Vail 2016 Budget considerations.
1. Ross Iverson: presentation of Vail Centre’s research and concept
2. Consider: History in Vail has shown that facilities can drive innovative programming- they do not have
to be built with a specific existing program in mind, but should have a broad vision
3. Define: What are we missing in Vail?
a. Indoor performance/theater facility- both large ( 750 seats or more) and small (500 seats or
less) to accommodate year round use
Music, theater, dance, learning and “think tank” events
b. Display/Gathering/Gallery area suitable for exhibitions, galas etc.
c. High tech campus style learning/education/meeting center
d. Venue for forums/seminars/congress
e. Visual and Fine Arts Center
f. Should speak to the Vail brand identity and strive to attract world class uses: intellectual,
artistic and entertaining.
g. Other????
4. Who are potential stakeholders: Assign CSE members to contact various organizations: All information
must be submitted not later than August 19.
a. Government: local/state/regional/national and international
b. Vail Centre
c. Vail Symposium
d. Colorado Mountain College
e. Vail Valley Medical Center
f. Theater
g. Dance
h. Music
i. Bravo!
j. Vail Valley Foundation
k. Vail Valley Theater Company
l. Vail Film Festival
m. Vail Jazz Foundation
n. Highline
o. Schools
p. Other???