Progress Photos of
COCA (Center of Creative Arts) have already been posted
HERE by Chris Stritzel
However, here are renderings of this phased $45-million arts facility project.
COCA (Center of Creative Arts) is the fourth largest multidisciplinary community arts center in the country and a national leader in innovative arts education.
Renovated Kuehner West Wing Facilities
Staenberg Performance Lab, a sunlit central studio, rehearsal hall, and performance space restoring the original architecture of Mendelsohn’s sanctuary.
-Dierbergs Kitchen at COCA – a state-of-the-art space to be used for culinary programs in addition to hosting and serving events.
-More than 3500 square feet of renovated multi-disciplinary studio space, including two new dance studios, Peacock Studio and Emerson Studio, and the new Gold Art & Design Studio equipped with tools to foster exploration and creativity.
New Ferring East Wing Facilities
-A state-of-the-art Berges Family Theatre (450 seats) to both meet COCA’s growing performance needs as well as expand opportunities to host local and touring visiting artists.
-4,600 square feet of new multi-disciplinary studio space for COCA’s growing programs, including its nationally accredited programs in dance, theatre, voice, and early childhood.
-New community space – located throughout the project – to create a more hospitable, welcoming second home for COCA’s families and visitors.
-A designated, safe, and accessible drop-off and pick-up configuration offering an alternative to short-term garage and street parking.
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