Issue 1 Summer 08 | web
News & Events That Shape the Dr. P. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center
From the DPAC Team |
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Welcome to the first edition of DPAC's quarterly newsletter, Sightlines, created to keep you apprised of happenings with the DPAC project and team. Our primary goal is to keep you informed of the steps we are taking to meet our grand opening date of 2012. We appreciate your interest and support through the multiple milestones which have taken place already and those to come! To say the least 2007 was a monumental period of growth and realization. The project is alive and well with the financing approved, primary design team in place, and land secured. In 2008 we will take even more giant steps in the realization of the theaters interior and exterior designs, fundraising efforts and marketing initiatives for Orlando's premiere performing arts venue. We are also progressing in developing our brand identity with the anticipated schematic design launch later summer. We are excited to have you journey with us toward a magnificent cultural and educational venue for Central Florida.  Back to top
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DPAC hosted the first round of several important community programs, including a technology summit to discuss technological advancements to feature in the new facility and forums for Greater Orlando arts groups and resident companies to discuss what factors are most important to the potential end-users of the center.
HKS Architects is a leading multi-disciplinary architecture firm. Its Orlando office is the largest regional office, led by Matt Clear, AIA. Notable projects include Orlando City Hall, CNL Towers I and II, and Disney's Wide World of Sports. Their performing arts facility experience includes Bass Performance Hall in Ft. Worth and the Smith Center for Performing Arts in Las Vegas.
Carlos Barrios
Baker Barrios Architects, a local firm, provides a scope of services for clients that includes architecture, master planning, pre-design services and interior design. Principals Tim Baker, AIA, and Carlos Barrios, AIA, have developed many local projects, including The Plaza, the new OUC building, UCF Recreation Center and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Anderson & Associates, P.A. is an Orlando based firm which provides national consulting services in assessments, technical assistance and implementation of Minority/Women Business Enterprise and related programs. President Veronica Anderson is committed to ensuring community involvement and business development within the arts center project.
In April, C.J. Davila joined DPAC as director of development. He was previously the director of the annual fund at the California Center for the Arts, the largest multidisciplinary center in San Diego County, CA. The annual fund increased by 39 percent during his time with the center. C.J. returns to his home state to join the DPAC team.
