HC Remodel
Rendition by watercolorist Cecile LaPointe
The Hoffman Center building at 594 Laneda Avenue houses our Clay Program and is the setting for most of our performances. The metal building was purchased in 2007 to provide a larger and more usable space than the original Hoffman House could offer. It has
A project to remodel the building is under consideration, headed by Building Committee chair and board member Stewart Martin. Architect, Mark Nye–a part time resident of Manzanita–worked with the Board, stakeholders, and the community at large to design a solution that will make the building a warm, safe, and comfortable venue for artists and audiences. As we priced that “full remodel”, and spoke with our stakeholders and potential donors, a couple of things became apparent. At this time in our economy, donors are giving less. And we can do a less-intense remodel of this building, to make it warm, safe and usable – leaving more until later. As programs grow in the future, we can then raise funds to build another building at Hoffman House Studios across the street.
If you would like to make a donation to the HC Building Fund, or have ideas (or friends) who can assist in raising funds, please contact us.
Read the draft Case Statement that is being revised. When ready it will aid donors and granting agencies understand our needs, and the benefits of renovating our community art center.
We invite your comments and feedback.
