LTC has grown and become a staple in the community since its inception; originally there were 26 season ticket holders, there are now 254.
Need: The LTC unexpectedly lost its lease and was required to move and postpone its current show. The new space required renovations over the theatre’s budget.
GCF Grant: $20,000 for renovation of new space
Need: BCM would like to provide free admission to family programs once a month. This pilot program would reach up to 100 people per Sunday and focus on underserved communities in the Covington, Newport and Cincinnati Public School Districts.
GCF Grant: $20,000 for Super Sunday Family Programming
ETC has been committed to the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood for over 25 years.
Need: An outdated ticketing system was costing ETC money. Limited staff time was used to troubleshoot problems and ticket sales were lost if the system went down. A new system would also serve customers more efficiently.
GCF Grant: $50,000 for a new ticketing system
Additional Resources: Follow ETC’s Education Outreach Associate Amy King Ruggaber’s blog. Learn about Producing Artistic Director Lynn Meyers in a GCF Annual Report. Read about ETC in Soapbox.
CSO is the fifth oldest orchestra in the United States and the oldest in Ohio. It was founded in 1895.
Need: Patrons attending CSO events were often required to line-up outside waiting for ticket takers at Music Hall’s front entrance. A new ticketing scan system would be more efficient; it would allow ticket takers to stand at concert hall entrances, thus freeing up the lobby. A new system would be able to track tickets and allow for re-entry.
GCF Grant: $50,000 for technology upgrades
The mission of the CCAC and local residents is to strengthen the critical link between participation in the cultural arts and successful, healthy children, adults and communities.
Need: An executive director to develop and implement programs. Since September 2008, over 113 community events, attracting 25,000 visitors, have been held at the CCAC.
GCF Grant: $135,000 over two years for an executive director
Additional Resources: Find the community arts center near you.