The Future of The Dairy
What began in 1991 as a community effort to house local artists and performances has evolved into a major arts center. The Dairy’s adaptive reuse of an abandoned industrial space is a nationally recognized model of constructive urban development. Last year at The Dairy over 150,000 people participated in 35,000 lessons, classes and performances. Attendance grew by 38% in 2010 vs. one year ago, performances increased by 8%, and the main lobby and venues are routinely packed with crowds. In addition to some key ADA and life safety issues that are being funded by the City of Boulder, the board and staff of The Dairy envision some enhancements that will provide better access and a better facility for the Boulder community for years to come.
Features:
A New Inviting Entrance: A beautiful entryway that creates a sense of place and complements the existing historic structure.
Additional Programmable Space: A larger lobby allows access to separate events simultaneously, using movable walls and partitions to create options for art display and programming.
Life Safety Improvements: Ease of exit in case of emergency, allowing larger numbers of people to leave safely through the same entrance where they entered.
ADA Compliance Upgrades: Complete compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The City of Boulder, which owns the building, has placed a high priority on completing these upgrades in all city buildings and has agreed to contribute some of the necessary funding. Energy Efficiency: HVAC system upgrades allow greater zone control and energy savings.
Alternative Sources of Energy: Initial design and budget includes day lighting and both passive and photovoltaic solar. Discussions are under way with potential partners to install a 100 kW array on The Dairy’s roof.
For detailed information on the nature and scope of the development plant, click here to download a color .pdf.
Cost:
Anticipated costs to complete development and construction are $3,000,000. This will include an endowment to help insure operating costs for the future.
What can you do to help:
Donate to the capital campaign. No amount is too large or too small. Click here to make a contribution to our capital fund raising campaign. If you are a corporation, family trust or individual with an interest in a possible major donation or a naming opportunity within The New Dairy, please contact us to discuss prospective named donor options.
For more information contact: Rich Harris, Executive Director, (303) 440-7826 ext. 101
