Creativity at the Glebe Community Centre

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Creativity at the Glebe Community Centre
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You dont always have to build cultural
infrastructure to foster a creative community.
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The Centre Today
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The Centre Today
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How it Was
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1974 Community Centre

• No other place available
• Compromise solution
• Little investment in building

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Renovation

• City investment
• Community support
• Heritage
• Accessibility
• 1 for art

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How it works

• City operates building
• Multiple functions
• Community programming

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Results

• Dramatic increase in programming
• Increased attendance
• 5 times rental revenues
• More community fundraising volunteerism
• Cultural Catalyst

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A Gathering Place
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A Place for Theatre

• Community theatre
• All ages
• Professionals, students and volunteers
• Sell-out successes

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A Place for Music

• Concert series
• Chamberfest
• Rehearsals
• Singing lessons

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And more
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Versatility
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Lessons

• Location
• Community involvement/partnership
• A big, beautiful gathering space
• Multiple uses and users
• Integration

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