Arts of Collin County

1. Arts of Collin County Frisco Town Hall Meeting October 19, 2009 OUR VISION: The Arts of Collin County will create an environment where all residents can share and enjoy in the full diversity and vitality of the arts

2. Master Plan PHASE 1 124 Acres 2,100 seat multipurpose theater 800-3,000 seat amphitheater Sculpture garden (phased) Synergistic commercial Family restaurants, hotel (phased) 2000+ parking spaces (phased) Event meadow Trails, creeks, woods FUTURE PHASES 800 -1,000 seat theater Recital hall Education center Art gallery 4,000 seat amphitheater

3. 2,100 Seat performing arts hall overlooking the meadow

4. Meadow capacity 800-3,000. Grass terraces will offer seating with space for lawn furniture. House sound and video feed routed to meadow for projection with screen/speakers on informal stage. Outdoor grill will provide catering for meadow activities. Steps and terraces Performance Hall Meadow Performance Area Sculpture Garden Phase 1 Program

5. Concept of Sculpture Garden • First Sculpture donated-valued at $50,000 • Visual Arts Committee to be established-art and artist selection

6. Recent Activity-2009 • Donations • $2.5 million new donations • Expanded donation program-major donors-grass roots level • On-line donation capability-Donate Now – CFT Link • Media Coverage • Articles and ads in all local magazines and newspapers • Interviews – All TV Networks KRLD radio • DBJ-121 Corridor Special Supplement • D CEO & D Magazine ads/articles • Presentations • Over 90 presentations and “asks for $’s” • City Councils, Chambers of Commerce, organizations • Member cities and potential member cities • Major Donor prospects and corporations

7. On-Line Donations • Fast • Simple • Easy Insert Now Button

8. Examples-Event/Activities • Recent Events • Home Receptions-Frisco/Allen & Plano • Frisco RoughRiders Night • Garry Riggs Interiors-Allen • Barnes & Nobles-Plano and Frisco • Plano Balloon Festival • Bachendorf’s-Shops of Legacy • Allen Arts Alliance • Frisco Arts Festival 10/16-10/18 • Updated website-redesign-Farstar (Frisco) • Link to videos-interviews • Link from cities websites –major corporate donors • Facebook-Twitter-E-newsletter • Marketing Material • New Donor brochure & pocket brochure • Virtual Tour-Complete

9. New Donor/Marketing Brochure Help Put The Finishing Touches On Our Masterpiece • Larger version-major donor use • Smaller version-mass distribution use • Portrait-easel on display at city halls and events • Magazine and newspaper ads

10. Recent Major Donations/Pledges • $100,000 Oncor • $100,000 Market Street (United Supermarkets) • $ 50,000 Strasburger & Price LLP-Frisco • $ 25,000 Texas Health Resources-Plano • $425,000 To be announced • $250,000 Private donation-Plano family-TBA

11. Upcoming Events and Activities • Gleneagles Reception and presentation • Home receptions-all three cities • Major Donor Announcement-Oct • Strings Concert-Nov.14-Frisco Council Chambers • Businesses for the Arts lunch or dinner-Nov. • Major Donor Announcement-Nov. • Nutcracker Ballet Performances-Dec.19 • Plano Symphony Holiday Concert- • Frisco High School-Dec. 19

12. Pave the Way to the ArtsNew Fundraising Program $ 100 for 4”x8” $ 225 for 8”X8” $350 for 12”x12” Estimated income-$2 to $4 million On-line ordering

13. OtherPrograms to Increase Donations • Seat Sales Program • Muti-level pricing • Name on plaque-back of seat • Finalizing pricing-duration of naming • Options for perpetuity pricing • Potential-$ 3 to $ 5 million • Businesses for the Arts Project • Involve major employers in the area • Letters/donor list and brochure mailing • Sent to 350 businesses • Ask for donations of all sizes-over three years

14. Business Community Can Help • 10 Companies @ $ 100,000 $ 1,000,000 • 10 Companies @ $ 300,000 3,000,000 • 10 Companies @ $ 500,000 5,000,000 • 10 Companies @ $1,000,000 10,000,000 $ 19,000,000 Donations can be over multiple years A combination of city bond funds, county open space funds, corporate and individual donations allows us to bid NOW while costs are low.

15. Getting Everyone Involved Over 800,000 people in Collin County, eastern Denton County and portion of north Dallas County People DonatingAmount __Pledge__Total 8,000 $ 100 $ 800,000 5,000 1,000 $ 333 for 3 yrs. 5,000,000 1,000 3,000 1,000 for 3 yrs. 3,000,000 500 5,000 1,667 for 3 yrs. 2,500,000 300 10,000 3,333 for 3 yrs. 3,000,000 100 20,000 6,667 for 3 yrs. 2,000,000 50 45,000 15,000 for 3 yrs. 2,250,000 15 100,000 33,333 for 3 yrs. 1,500.000 Total Potential Donation/Pledges $ 20,050,000 Does Not Include Million Dollar Naming Donations we are Seeking! Less than 2% of the people contributing can raise – $ 20 million +

16. Project Status World Class Design Team Boora Architects, Inc Hargreaves & Assoc., Inc Kirkegaard Acousticians Theatre Projects Consultants, Inc. Hunt Construction Group • Master plan and site standards completed • Theater design completed and approved • Construction Documents Complete-permits • Surrounding roads will be complete before opening • Funding – over 80% complete • Need $12 – $15 million Est. cost $80 million • NOW is time to bid job -Material/Labor cost down

17. Window of Time for Reduced Project Cost • Allen, Frisco and Plano Capital Projects Awarded vs. Engineering Estimates • 28 projects -$77.5 million Awarded Bids-$57.0 million 26.4% Savings

18. Next Steps Get Everyone Involved • Continue emphasis on large donor & corporations -naming right • Expand on-line donation program • Increase citizen involvement/volunteers • Seek donations of all sizes-multi levels • Expansion of City Fund Raising Teams • Finalize bid process documentation • Formally bid project before year-end • Establish GMP and award contract by Jan./Feb. 2010 Now is time to bid the project!

19. The Arts of Collin County is the most significant cultural development in Collin County’s history.