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ABOUT US
In August, 1994, the Spencer School District received a $450,000
bequest from the estate of Mrs. LuCille V. Tack, a life-long resident
of the Spencer community, to construct a fine arts center. The Board
of Education appointed a steering committee that recommended an additional
$225,000 would be required to construct the facility she envisioned.
The Board placed a referendum before the community to request the
additional funds, and it responded with resounding approval. The
steering committee then incorporated as a non-profit community arts
organization and appointed the first LTCA Board of Directors. One
member would be a School Board representative, one a Tack family
representative, and up to nine members at large. A mission statement
was established: "To provide an environment that encourages a variety
of opportunities to enlighten, enrich and develop artistic growth for
community members of all ages." Completed in 1996, the venue includes
an intimate theatre with comfortable seating for 501, excellent acoustics,
an ample stage and an art gallery. The grand opening was held on October
12, 1996 featuring Lorie Line on the mainstage and a host of performers
and guest speakers throughout the day and evening.
Today, the LTCA has become a cultural treasure for central Wisconsin.
Our performance season has three distinct components that fulfill our
mission. These performances bring a balanced combination of various
styles of artistic expression and provide occasions for social, educational
and cultural growth. The LuCille's Vision Series plays host to a premier
group of nationally and internationally recognized artists and entertainers.
Our Front Porch Series showcases local talent and is a powerful metaphor
for our sense of place in community arts. Arts Adventure is a school-day
Series for children. Each season brings a variety of performances that
appeal to audiences of all ages. Adjacent to the Spencer Public School
building, students in grades Pre-K through 12 are provided a space to
perform concerts and theatrical productions, host forensics competitions,
feature guest lectures and have special award ceremonies.
The LTCA is an achievement that reflects the time, energy, talents and
financial support of countless individuals and businesses. We salute
everyone who has contributed to making LuCille's vision a reality.
Come join us! Our 2008-2009 "Arts Alive" season has something for
everyone to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you at curtain time!
... Deborah Janz, Executive Director
Feel free to contact us
with questions and/or comments.
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