The Arts Campus At Willits

A nonprofit organization

$10,617 raised by 51 donors

100% complete

$10,000 Goal

The Arts Campus at Willits presents exceptional performing arts, cultural events, and thought-provoking programming that sustain a connected, engaged, and inspired community. With your support, we will broaden our reach and amplify our impacts. As a nonprofit, we gratefully accept donations from individuals, foundations, and businesses.


Testimonials

"TACAW is the perfect blend of artistic excellence, educational commitment, entertainment across the whole spectrum, and community building. It is our happy place in the valley, because we get to connect, engage, and fill our cups in the most meaningful ways." – MinTze Wu

"Terrific venue, wide variety of high-quality programming. Just what the mid valley needs!" – Michael Monroney

"TACAW plays a critical role in holding space for impactful conversations regarding immigration, identity, health equity, and more. They have been an incredible partner." – Bryan Alfredo Alvarez-Terrazas

"The mission, work, and benefits this organization offers to the valley are critical and beloved." – Kat Dressman

"Mid valley dream! Music, Comedy, Theatre and Film. Great variety of world class performances. Accessible and affordable. The heart of entertainment in the Roaring Fork Valley!" – Jenn Gibbons

Mission

The Arts Campus at Willits presents exceptional performing arts, cultural events, and thought-provoking programming that sustain a connected, engaged, and inspired community.

Background Statement

Willits was approved 20 years ago as a new community in the expanding Midvalley. The Arts Parcel was set aside and a real estate transfer assessment (RETA) was established creating a once-in-a-Town‘s-lifetime opportunity to build a campus for arts, culture, and education. Over the past 20 years, Willits has grown into Midvalley’s economic and social center

2015 – The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) was organized as a 501c3

2017 – TACAW secured a 99-year lease for the Arts Parcel and access to the RETA funds

September 2017 – TACAW opened The Temporary, an interim home for the arts

April 2019 – The Temporary completed its run as a successful proof of concept after more than 240 performances

Summer 2019 – TACAW 2020: A Capital Campaign for The Arts Campus At Willits begins

Spring 2020 – Construction of The Arts Campus At Willits begins

Summer 2021 – The Arts Campus At Willits opens

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

The Arts Campus At Willits

other names

TACAW

Year Established

2015

Tax id (EIN)

47-3091347

Category

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

400 Robinson St.
Basalt, CO 81621

Service areas

Eagle County, CO, US

Phone

970-510-5365

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