UPDATE SHS PROJECT
STUART HIGH SCHOOL
Saving a Part of Historic Stuart
and Enriching our Vibrant Culture
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Conceptual rendering of a renovated Stuart High School as a Cultural Center. his fall we gathered some of
the key stakeholders for
the cultural center project
together to create a vision
for how the space could be
used and why it would be a
benefit to our community.
Our sessions were expertly
facilitated by Paul Hamaty, Rand Strategic
Solutions.
Participation in the stakeholder
meetings included the following individuals/
organizations in addition to members of our
strategy committee:
Renay Rouse/Florida Arts & Dance Company,
Linda Reymore/Treasure Coast Youth Symphony,
Alan Hopper/Atlantic Classical Orchestra,
Amanda Jones/MCHS-Art teacher,
Kia Fontaine/Lyric Theatre,
Doug Jewett/Treasure Coast Community Singers,
Ted Astolfi & Eric Kiehn/Economic Council,
Inez Frid/Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Systems,
and Elizabeth Barbella & Robin Cartwright/
Community Foundation Martin St. Lucie.
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Our Vision:
We believe converting the STUART
HIGH SCHOOL into a community CULTURAL
CENTER will provide access to and create
experiences in the arts and serve as an anchor for
downtown expansion.
The self-sustaining Center will
incorporate multiple mixed-use venues including
space for working artists, performances, lectures,
commerce, and office space.
Some examples of how the Center
would work in our community:
• Preserve the historical art deco buildings
and transform the surrounding grounds into a
regional destination
• Offer historical and cultural walking tours
and lectures
• Interact with local artists including
demonstrations and classes
• Incorporate a SMART Technology space to be
shared among tenants and visitors
• Design Eco Friendly buildings