“The arts teach children to make good judgments about qualitative relationships. Unlike much of what is taught in which correct answers and rules prevail, in the arts, it is judgment rather than rules that prevails.”

Consultant found for new PGRPAC

Released: Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Prince George Regional Performing Arts Centre Society

 

The Prince George Regional Performing Arts Centre Society is pleased to announce that Webb Management has been awarded the contract to conduct a study to examine the feasibility for a Regional Performing Arts Centre in Prince George .  

 

Society Board Chair Cliff Dezell says Webb Management has a great deal of experience in this area.  “We are thrilled to have Webb Management doing this important work.  This firm has been involved with Canadian performing arts feasibility studies (including the Chan Centre); and has joined with two other outstanding companies, Theatre Consultants Collaborative (an experienced US Theatre consulting firm) and LEC Quantity Surveying Inc., a Vancouver based consulting firm.  This group had a quality work plan and involvement in developing cultural districts; and had energetic leadership and the best theatre expertise”.  

 

The Prince George Regional Performing Arts Centre Society issued the Request for Proposals in September.  Eight firms from throughout Canada and the US submitted proposals. Funding for the study has been provided by City of Prince George .  

 

Over the next few months, the consultants will conduct a multi-phased study that will include broad based community consultation that connects with a wide range of performing arts groups and the general public.  The consultation will ensure there is a solid understanding of the needs and potential use of a new centre.  The consultants will also design a preliminary facility program, prepare a capital cost estimate, and conduct a site selection and operations assessment.  The study is expected to be complete by April 15, 2008 .