Welcome to this edition of "Inside MBT!"
| Each month of 2019 we're exploring and celebrating the impact of the arts through "The Arts + Social Impact Explorer." This month we look at how the arts affect community development, from tax revenues, to empathy amongst diverse groups, to a win-win growth partnership with our sponsors. Then check the bottom for exciting developments in our MBT community: announcing the onsale of this coming season of live entertainment! |
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"Artists, arts organizations, and artistic activities in general play can play a valuable role in the development and long-term health and sustainability of our communities. Research shows that communities with a vibrant cultural scene are more desirable to live in, have greater economic stability, and attract a more diverse and educated work force.
Often when a community struggles with a social concern, arts projects can foster cooperative dialogue and bring about solutions and change. The arts drive an increased tax base, stronger social networks and community cohesion, reduced health risks, higher empathy, and more community pride. These things, together, make it possible for communities to progress toward their goals."*
*Americans for the Arts
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IMPACT
105% Increase in Revenue
- Art and community development results in greater tax revenues. The downtown Phoenix creativity hub yielded a 105 percent increase in tax receipts, compared to a citywide decline of 1.04 percent.*
| MBT contributes approximately $100,000 annually to the city’s general fund in admissions and other taxes, acts as a community driver for arts tourism to the tune of $6 million in economic impact, and provides a professional event space for local entities such as the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra, various performing arts schools, film festivals, the technical college, and much more. According to this article from 2017:
"The direct economic impact MBT makes on our local community is substantial. The theatre’s direct annual operating expenditures total $3,000,000. This includes $149,000 in lodging in local hotels and another $10,000 in artist hospitality. Additional artist-paid economic activity is estimated at another $275,000 in lodging plus ancillary spending for transportation, souvenirs and gifts, and meals and snacks. Patron spending, based on figures determined by the Arts and Economic Prosperity study from the Americans for the Arts, equates to an additional $2.7 million in direct spending associated with our 110,000 patrons." Read More Here
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SPOTLIGHT
My Heart in a Suitcase was a part of the 17-18 MBT Wade Bennett King Education Series. The impactful theatre based on a memoir by Anne Lehmann Foz offered a path to empathy for the perils of persecuted people through a gripping and poignant production about a hard decision, the strength of the human spirit and the enduring power of a family’s love.
The powerful performance was further impacted by the diversity of the partnerships that came together to sponsor the show. Our sponsors make community events happen, and then share our stage and become a part of the success.
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Congregation
Beth Israel |
Janis and
Steven Ban |
Louis Auto
Glass |
Sarah &
Todd Witte |
Guru Nanak
Gursikh Temple |
School Conselor, Jamie Betz, shared her powerful experience after attending the performance, "We had 46 students and staff attend last week’s showing of My Heart In A Suitcase. Wow. I don’t think there was a dry eye in the bunch and there were many great conversations had on the bus ride home. Thank you so much for our scholarship (we are a Title 1 school and would not be able to access such opportunities otherwise).
The play was powerful and just being inside the majestic and beautiful Mount Baker Theatre was wonderful.” |
ON MISSION
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To succeed in the mission of “enriching our community through a vibrant historic Mount Baker Theatre,” we strive to anchor the arts district, act as a community gathering space, and provide economic impact through tourism by:
• Bringing big events home to Bellingham
• Providing local access to a professional stage
• Igniting imaginations through our Education Series
• Preserving this historic building
Thank you for joining in the mission and helping to support these four tenants through your enthusiasm and engagement as MBT Members, Sponsors, and Volunteers.
And speaking of big events, the 19-20 Season is about to go on sale! Here is some key information you should know:
The 19-20 All-Member Pre-sale starts July 9!
All Members should receive a 19-20 Season brochure by mail before your Member Pre-Sale period. You’ll also receive a digital brochure via email again this year, so one way or the other you'll see all the great shows!
Not a Member? Join today and get it on the Member Pre-Sale!
Also good to know:
• Two shows in the 19-20 Season are already on sale: Diana Krall on September 15 (limited tickets left!) and RENT: 20th Anniversary Tour on September 23.
• The brochure will be available to the general public in July, and tickets go on sale to everyone starting July 22.
Questions about Membership? Contact Amy.Blackwood@MountBakerTheatre.com | 360.733.5793 x311
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