Arts of Collin County OUR VISION: The Arts of Collin County will create an environment where all residents can share and enjoy in the full diversity and vitality of the arts Frisco Town Hall Meeting October 19, 2009

Master Plan PHASE Acres 2,100 seat multipurpose theater 800-3,000 seat amphitheater Sculpture garden (phased) Synergistic commercial Family restaurants, hotel (phased) parking spaces (phased) Event meadow Trails, creeks, woods FUTURE PHASES ,000 seat theater Recital hall Education center Art gallery 4,000 seat amphitheater

2,100 Seat performing arts hall overlooking the meadow

Walking trails along the creek Phase 1 Program Performance Area Meadow Steps and terraces Performance Hall Sculpture Garden Meadow capacity 800-3,000. Grass terraces will offer seating with space for lawn furniture. House sound and video feed routed to meadow for projection with screen/speakers on informal stage. Outdoor grill will provide catering for meadow activities.

Concept of Sculpture Garden First Sculpture donated-valued at $50,000 Visual Arts Committee to be established-art and artist selection

Recent Activity-2009 Donations –$2.5 million new donations –Expanded donation program-major donors-grass roots level –On-line donation capability-Donate Now – CFT Link Media Coverage –Articles and ads in all local magazines and newspapers –Interviews – All TV Networks KRLD radio –DBJ-121 Corridor Special Supplement –D CEO & D Magazine ads/articles Presentations –Over 90 presentations and “asks for $’s” –City Councils, Chambers of Commerce, organizations –Member cities and potential member cities –Major Donor prospects and corporations

Insert Now Button On-Line Donations Fast Simple Easy

Examples-Event/Activities Recent Events –Home Receptions-Frisco/Allen & Plano –Frisco RoughRiders Night –Garry Riggs Interiors-Allen –Barnes & Nobles-Plano and Frisco –Plano Balloon Festival –Bachendorf’s-Shops of Legacy –Allen Arts Alliance –Frisco Arts Festival 10/16-10/18 Updated website-redesign-Farstar (Frisco) –Link to videos-interviews –Link from cities websites –major corporate donors –Facebook-Twitter-E-newsletter Marketing Material –New Donor brochure & pocket brochure –Virtual Tour-Complete

New Donor/Marketing Brochure Help Put The Finishing Touches On Our Masterpiece Larger version-major donor use Smaller version-mass distribution use Portrait-easel on display at city halls and events Magazine and newspaper ads

Recent Major Donations/Pledges $100,000 Oncor $100,000 Market Street (United Supermarkets) $ 50,000 Strasburger & Price LLP-Frisco $ 25,000 Texas Health Resources-Plano $425,000 To be announced $250,000 Private donation-Plano family-TBA

Upcoming Events and Activities Gleneagles Reception and presentation Home receptions-all three cities Major Donor Announcement-Oct Strings Concert-Nov.14-Frisco Council Chambers Businesses for the Arts lunch or dinner-Nov. Major Donor Announcement-Nov. Nutcracker Ballet Performances-Dec.19 Plano Symphony Holiday Concert- Frisco High School-Dec. 19

Pave the Way to the Arts New Fundraising Program $ 100 for 4”x8” $ 225 for 8”X8” $350 for 12”x12” Estimated income-$2 to $4 million On-line ordering

Other Programs to Increase Donations Seat Sales Program –Muti-level pricing –Name on plaque-back of seat –Finalizing pricing-duration of naming –Options for perpetuity pricing –Potential-$ 3 to $ 5 million Businesses for the Arts Project –Involve major employers in the area –Letters/donor list and brochure mailing –Sent to 350 businesses –Ask for donations of all sizes-over three years

Business Community Can Help 10 $ 100,000 $ 1,000, $ 300,000 3,000, $ 500,000 5,000, $1,000,000 10,000,000 $ 19,000,000 Donations can be over multiple years A combination of city bond funds, county open space funds, corporate and individual donations allows us to bid NOW while costs are low.

Getting Everyone Involved People Donating Amount__Pledge__Total 8,000 $ 100 $ 800,000 5,000 1,000 $ 333 for 3 yrs. 5,000,000 1,000 3,000 1,000 for 3 yrs. 3,000, ,000 1,667 for 3 yrs. 2,500, ,000 3,333 for 3 yrs. 3,000, ,000 6,667 for 3 yrs. 2,000, ,000 15,000 for 3 yrs. 2,250, ,000 33,333 for 3 yrs. 1, Total Potential Donation/Pledges $ 20,050,000 Does Not Include Million Dollar Naming Donations we are Seeking! Over 800,000 people in Collin County, eastern Denton County and portion of north Dallas County Less than 2% of the people contributing can raise – $ 20 million +

Project Status Master plan and site standards completed Theater design completed and approved Construction Documents Complete-permits Surrounding roads will be complete before opening Funding – over 80% complete Need $12 – $15 million Est. cost $80 million NOW is time to bid job - Material/Labor cost down World Class Design Team Boora Architects, Inc Hargreaves & Assoc., Inc Kirkegaard Acousticians Theatre Projects Consultants, Inc. Hunt Construction Group

Window of Time for Reduced Project Cost Allen, Frisco and Plano Capital Projects Awarded vs. Engineering Estimates 28 projects -$77.5 million Awarded Bids-$57.0 million 26.4% Savings

Next Steps Continue emphasis on large donor & corporations -naming right Expand on-line donation program Increase citizen involvement/volunteers Seek donations of all sizes-multi levels Expansion of City Fund Raising Teams Finalize bid process documentation Formally bid project before year-end Establish GMP and award contract by Jan./Feb Get Everyone Involved Now is time to bid the project!

The Arts of Collin County is the most significant cultural development in Collin County’s history.