Casa is the realization of a 20 year dream, shared by many in the Lethbridge arts community, to expand or replace the Bowman Arts Centre. This unique new facility far surpasses the original vision for expansion, and sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres. It is about experimentation, incubation, learning and growing. Casa was built to serve a multi-generational community, with varying art skill sets and interests in all disciplines of the arts.
Designing the building was a comprehensive and collaborative process led by Nyhoff Architecture from (Calgary) working in conjunction with the local architectural firm of Ferrari Westwood Babits. The Architectural team visited numerous arts education institutions and also met with members of the local arts community to define requirements for a truly functional 42,000 square foot art centre. The resulting building design is truly impressive.
Funding for the project were provided by the Federal Build Canada Fund ($6,000,000.), the Provincial MSI Fund ($14,900,000.) and the City of Lethbridge ($200,000).
Cité des Prairies | Société du centre francophone de Lethbridge 2104, 6th avenue s. (not 2401)
La Cité des Prairies a pour mission de contribuer à la création d’un
espace d’expression française en partenariat avec tout autre organisme
oeuvrant pour le fait français. Les points forts de cette mission
incluent la gestion d’un centre communautaire et culturel, d’en assurer
la stabilité financière et cohésion des parties prenantes, et d’agir sur
des projets autour du livre, la lecture et l’apprentissage du français.
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