History
In the 1970s a not-for-profit group, called the Jasper Auditorium Corporation was created in order to promote the building of a civic auditorium. The result of their campaign was the $600,000 Jasper Civic Auditorium which was completed in 1977.
Founded on May 12, 1975 as part of the City of Jasper, the Jasper Community Arts Commission became the only arts commission in the state to be officially recognized as a department of the city and under the authority of the city council. Its mission is to stimulate and encourage an appreciation of and participation in the arts by citizens of all ages in Jasper and the nearby area, and to foster an environment conducive to the enjoyment of the arts. The JCAC is responsible for the management of the Jasper Arts Center.
The Jasper Community Arts Commission consists of 11 governmentally-appointed members. Four members of the Commission are appointed by the Mayor, five by the Jasper City Council, one by the Jasper Parks and Recreation Board and one by the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board.
Since 1977, the Jasper Arts Center has grown in size and strength. In March 1983, a 31 x 117 feet addition provided for the Krempp Art Gallery, office space, additional restrooms, a ticket booth, concession area and storage space.
The Jasper Community Arts Commission employs a staff to oversee its day-to-day operations and programs. In the past few years the staff numbers have grown from the original two employees to three full-time and seven part-time employees.
Founded on May 12, 1975 as part of the City of Jasper, the Jasper Community Arts Commission became the only arts commission in the state to be officially recognized as a department of the city and under the authority of the city council. Its mission is to stimulate and encourage an appreciation of and participation in the arts by citizens of all ages in Jasper and the nearby area, and to foster an environment conducive to the enjoyment of the arts. The JCAC is responsible for the management of the Jasper Arts Center.
The Jasper Community Arts Commission consists of 11 governmentally-appointed members. Four members of the Commission are appointed by the Mayor, five by the Jasper City Council, one by the Jasper Parks and Recreation Board and one by the Greater Jasper Consolidated School Board.
Since 1977, the Jasper Arts Center has grown in size and strength. In March 1983, a 31 x 117 feet addition provided for the Krempp Art Gallery, office space, additional restrooms, a ticket booth, concession area and storage space.
The Jasper Community Arts Commission employs a staff to oversee its day-to-day operations and programs. In the past few years the staff numbers have grown from the original two employees to three full-time and seven part-time employees.
