Cultural Master Plan priority: “Build an Arts Center”

Warehouse and surrounding lots sell to developer.

Planning for the Telluride Arts’ Center begins.

Volunteers clear out the Warehouse; host Art + Architecture event.

Town receives development proposal for Transfer lots.

Telluride Arts’ opens the doors, and throws first community party!

Town approves Telluride Arts’ “Preliminary Program Summary” (Exhibit B)

Design competition, community open-house, selection of LTL Architects design.

Presentation of LTL’s (ERCW) concept at HARC and State Historic Trust.

Town approves 'Expanded Restoration Completion Work’ (ERCW) scope.

Telluride Arts oversees restoration and temporary stabilization of existing walls.

Town ratifies “Preliminary Program Summary” for Warehouse. (Exhibit B)

Purchase by Telluride Arts from developer is complete.

Telluride Arts makes final payment on purchase.

COVID strikes! Warehouse opens to the community, provides “Proof of Concept”.

Design shift for ERCW. New architects, Olson-Kundig, hired.

Approvals Granted by State and Local Authorities