A community effort to revitalize the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts

Bringing our community together

Community space that's what the Whatley Center is to our area. The facility itself makes possible some of the area's most engagin and exhilarating moments. From stirring concerts to riveting distinguished speakers, the hall is filled with laughter, tears, surprise and thoughtful reflection. "The Whatley" provides an important place where our community comes together to share special experiences.

The time has come to renew our beloved Whatley Center. The facility is 20 years old and needs an interior face lift, along with some technological improvements and modificatins to make it easier for our guests to access the building. The College has already provided major maintenance in the roof and environmental systesm. But if we are to address the rest of the projects, we need your help

Join us as we make possible the next 20 yers of special events, concerts, student events and other memories.

Dr. Brad Johnson - NTCC President

Summary of Goals

Auditorium Renovations

This portion of the campaign will include imporvements inside the auditorium. New seating, flooring, hand rails and stage curtains will improve auditorium visual appeal and partron comfort. Performances will be enhanced with the installation of more efficient lighting system, state of the ar sound, and construction of a new permanent sound booth.

      

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New Seating & auditorium upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,000
Sound & light improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000
Stage curtains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
Renovate green rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
Total - $400,000

 

Foyer Renovation

The campaing will also allow us to refurbish the foyer area of the Whatley Center. In general, the project will include remodeling and painting all walls, adding new furniture and lounge areas, updating wooden art display cabinets and hanging panels, renovating the box office and concession units, and a total renovation and upgrade of the restroom facilities. In addition,

Lobby Renovation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $100,000
Renovation of art cabinets & panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000
New online ticketing system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000
Furniture and electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
Indoor/Outdoor video displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000
Total - $200,000

 

Outdoor Access & Safety

Another segment of the campaing will focus on improved access to the Whatley Center. Partons attending the Whatley Center will enjoy noticeable lighting improvements from parking areas and around the outside of the center. Those working and perfomring in the center will fully appreciate improved access from parking lots, with wider ramps and updated loading facilities

Loading ramp/dock & handicap upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000
Landscaping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000
Electronic signage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000
Total - $150,000