ARTPARK REINVENTED.LEWISTON, New York--Twenty-five-years after its founding, a park devoted entirely to art is struggling to survive. After drastic reductions in state funding in the mid-1990s, Artpark is now finding ways to become financially viable without significant state support. Built alongside the Niagara River Niagara River River forming the U.S.-Canada boundary between western New York and southern Ontario. Its high flow and steep descent make it one of the best sources of hydroelectric power in North America. on the eyesore eye·sore n. Something, such as a distressed building, that is unpleasant or offensive to view. eyesore Noun something very ugly Noun 1. "spoils pile" that was removed from a power plant's reservoir bed, this unique park's open fields and secluded wooded areas sheltered picnickers while theater troupes, music groups, and many of the great dance companies performed on the huge stage of Artpark's 2,500-seat, open-air theater. In 1975 Artpark brought the entire Bolshoi Ballet Bolshoi Ballet (bōl`shoi, bôl`–), one of the principal ballet companies of Russia; part of the Bolshoi Theater, which also includes Russia's premier opera company. in full productions that starred the current Bolshoi director, Vladimir Vasiliev Vladimir Vasiliev can refer to several people:
As Artpark's champions in the state legislature A state legislature may refer to a legislative branch or body of a political subdivision in a federal system. The following legislatures exist in the following political subdivisions: Now the park shows signs of life again. After the state gave up the management of the park, a Friends of Artpark fund-raising board took over as Artpark & Company in 1997 on a three-year lease. With the public-private partnership Public-private partnership (PPP) describes a government service or private business venture which is funded and operated through a partnership of government and one or more private sector companies. These schemes are sometimes referred to as PPP or P3. , Artpark & Company was given rent-free residence and the state agreed to maintain the upkeep, valued at more than $500,000. Faced with the need to raise funds and generate revenue, Artpark has had to find new ways of doing business. Park programs must support themselves. Dance, opera, and jazz festivals--formerly at Artpark each summer--lose money; none are scheduled for 1999. Artpark must find sponsors to underwrite such events. In 1998 Artpark broke even for the first time; the state wants to wean wean (wen) to discontinue breast feeding and substitute other feeding habits. wean v. 1. To deprive permanently of breast milk and begin to nourish with other food. 2. Artpark of its support soon. From a 1988 high of 539,000, attendance dropped to roughly 80,000 in 1997. It grew to 100,000 in 1998. Artpark isn't yet self-sufficient, however. Popular musicals, like this summer's Fiddler on the Roof and Ain't Misbehavin', should make money. The new partnership hopes to afford some concert attractions. Five artists are in residence this summer, and studio classes and day camps are scheduled. The Buffalo Philharmonic will give two concerts, and the Count Basie Orchestra The Count Basie Orchestra was usually a big band of at least sixteen pieces. Sometimes, as in 1950, it shrank to an eight-piece orchestra. The orchestra, founded by William "Count" Basie, was really a series of bands that had many members come and go over a span of many years, from has been booked. |
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