Walton Arts Center to host public input forums on Dickson Street expansion
Walton Arts Center officials are planning a series of public forums seeking input on their upcoming expansion, and the first two events are scheduled for next week.
Topic: WAC Expansion
Commission approves plans to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations, regional park
Advertising and Promotion commissioners approved plans on Monday to help fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a regional park in southwest Fayetteville.
No quorum means no movement on A&P bond proposal
Walton Arts Center officials will have to wait at least another month for a decision on a plan that would help fund an expansion of the arts center’s Dickson Street facility.
Bond proposal could fund arts center expansion, regional park and amphitheater
A plan to help the Walton Arts Center expand its Dickson Street facility has grown to include funding for a 200-acre regional park and a possible permanent home for the Arkansas Music Pavilion.
AMP seeks ‘flexibility’ to remain at fairgrounds through 2014
Officials requested an extension to allow the venue to hold concerts at the Washington County Fairgrounds through 2014.
Attorney General says it’s unclear whether WAC is subject to FOIA
The office of Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel says it is unclear whether or not the Walton Arts Center is subject to the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Council to A&P: Ask residents before considering Walton Arts Center request
A decision on whether to give $8.5 million to the Walton Arts Center will likely be delayed.
UPDATED: Council to consider surveying citizens on use of HMR funds
City Council members will consider a plan to survey Fayetteville citizens on how best to use funds from a possible extension of bonds used to finance the Fayetteville Town Center.
Walton Arts Center seeks $8.5 million in A&P funds for expansion project
The Walton Arts Center is asking the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission to foot nearly half the bill for a planned facelift and expansion of its Dickson Street campus.
Walton Arts Center board votes to ‘fast track’ Fayetteville expansion
The Walton Arts Center Council voted unanimously Tuesday to hire Portland-based architecture firm Boora Architects to help “fast track” an estimated $20 million expansion of the Fayetteville facility.
Walton Arts Center details Fayetteville expansion plans
Construction on the Fayetteville expansion project could begin as early as mid-2013 and be completed sometime in 2015.
Walton Arts Center board discusses parking deck locations
Concerns about limiting the art center’s growth potential on Dickson Street have thus far prevented its board from weighing in on where they’d like to see a planned parking deck built in downtown Fayetteville.
Walton Arts Center hires Portland-based architecture firm to explore downtown parking deck options
Arts center officials are ready to put some pen to paper in an effort to solve some of the challenges presented by limited expansion space in downtown Fayetteville.
PHOTOS: 2012 AMP season kicks off Thursday at new location
Arkansas Music Pavilion officials led a media tour Wednesday afternoon of the AMP’s new location at the Washington County Fairgrounds.
Walton Arts Center, UA officials discuss expansion study
Walton Arts Center expansion plans became a little more clear on Tuesday, after the results of an almost year-long study were presented to the board of directors at a meeting inside Nadine Baum Studios.
Arkansas Music Pavilion moving to Washington County Fairgrounds
The outdoor music venue, located in the Northwest Arkansas Mall parking lot for the last seven years, will move its tent and stage to the Washington County Fairgrounds for the 2012 season.
A&P Commission commits $500,000 to Arkansas Music Pavilion renovation
The Fayetteville Advertising and Promotions Commission voted Monday to commit $500,000 in reserves to help fund a renovation of the Walton Arts Center’s newly purchased Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP).
Walton Arts Center to request $500,000 from Fayetteville A&P for Arkansas Music Pavilion renovations
Walton Arts Center officials are expected to ask the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotions Commission for a half a million dollars at today’s regular A&P meeting.
Walton Arts Center announces $4 million renovation for Arkansas Music Pavilion
“The project will transform the concert and entertainment scene in Northwest Arkansas. The new AMP will be positioned as a premier concert stop in the Mid-South.” – WAC CEO Peter Lane
Walton Arts Center finalizes purchase of Arkansas Music Pavilion
The Walton Arts Center has formally announced its purchase of the Arkansas Music Pavilion. Former owner Brian Crowne will continue to manage all aspects of the venue.
