Months of discussion over whether to use taxpayer money to fund Walton Arts Center renovations and a regional park in southwest Fayetteville could come to a head this fall.
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WAC board chair apologizes, pledges better communication, transparency
Walton Arts Center board chair Jeff Schomburger apologized to Fayetteville residents who “felt uninformed” about the decision to locate a permanent Arkansas Music Pavilion in Rogers, and pledged expanded efforts for improved future communication in a letter posted on the organization’s website Monday.
WAC board votes to move Arkansas Music Pavilion to Rogers
Members of the Walton Arts Center’s board of directors voted Tuesday to move the outdoor concert venue to undeveloped land across Interstate 540 from Pinnacle Hills Promenade in Rogers.
Walton Arts Center seeks reorganization, restructuring of governing board
With Walton Arts Center’s plans to construct two new venues in Benton County soon, the arts organization is seeking to restructure its governing board to reflect their more regional, multi-campus approach.
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.
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.