Summary
Organization name
The Arts Campus At Willits
other names
TACAW
2015
Tax id (EIN)
47-3091347
Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
400 Robinson St.Basalt, CO 81621
Eagle County, CO, US
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Testimonials
“ TACAW has been a core part of community development and career building for me in the Roaring Fork Valley. As an independent performing musician, it's such a gift to have an organization that is truly dedicated to the Artist. TACAW supported both my album fundraising and release shows by providing me with a financial guarantee which gave me the artistic freedom to craft a meaningful performance without the worry of financial risk. I have watched TACAW consistently provide platforms to a diverse range of both local and national acts, helping to curate a culture of breadth and depth in the Roaring Fork Valley. I feel deep gratitude for their efforts.” - Natalie Spears, local singer/songwriter
"Terrific venue, wide variety of high-quality programming. Just what the mid valley needs!" – Michael Monroney
“I want every kid in the valley to have been exposed to the performing arts, like seeing someone perform on a stage, and to know what live music and live theater and live dance and all these things look like,” Anna Feiss - TACAW Education Manager, Sep 2024
"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
"TACAW’s venue and concept, with distinct acts and professional execution, make its events engaging, intimate, unique, and memorable." - Shelley Lundh Freeman - Basalt
"You get to perform with the best talent in the valley on a grand stage like TACAW. “ - Zoe Rom - comedian
"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 strengthens community through arts, ideas, and education.
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
Summer 2021- The Arts Campus at Willits opens
2024- TACAW Celebrates 3rd Birthday
2026- TACAW Celebrates 5th Birthday. Construction begins on the Youth Empowerment Space.
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Organization Data
Basalt, CO 81621