ARTS/West

Target demographics: ARTS/West is a multi-use performing arts facility that provides low-cost space for plays, concerts, recitals, multimedia events, films, classes, workshops, community meetings, and festivals produced by and for the community of Athens, Ohio. Located in rural Southeastern Ohio among the foothills of Appalachia, the building is a former Church of the Nazarene that was purchased and renovated by the City of Athens through a State of Ohio Community Development Block Grant in 2005.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 23,000

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: Ohio University and Hocking College students are eligible for volunteer service in exchange for facility usage.
Volunteers may assist in: beatification of the grounds, cleaning, envelope stuffing, ushering for performances,
help with load-in and strikes, tech work (if you already know or wish to learn), teaching a FREE workshop, etc.
fundraising prep, direct mail campaign prep, space prep, promotional activities including postering.

Geographic areas served: Southeast Ohio

Board Members and Affiliation: ARTS/West Advisory Consortium is a group of Athens Community Artists and Educators appointed by the Athens Municipal Arts Commission to serve as program advisors to the ARTS/West Program Specialist. The Consortium was formed in August 2005. Current members:
Christina Deidesheimer, Actress, development director;
Constance Gabbard, Community Member/Participant, Costume Designer;
Dan Hudson, Community Member/Participant musician, actor, pharmacist for Ohio University;
Barbara Fiocchi, Ohio University, Costume Designer;
Wendy McVicker, Community Member/Participant Ohio Arts Council;
William Cook, playwright and educator;
Michael Tobar, professional musician, Marietta City Schools;
Robert Winters, Ohio University, The Ohio Valley Summer Theater, The Corporation for the Performing Arts;
Marilyn Remonko, Ohio University Community Music School (retired) volunteer;
Guy Remonko, professional musician, Ohio University.