renovation!

renovation ... revitalization ... renewal!

This old girl has seen some good times and rough times, too. From her hey-day as a US Post Office in 1931, next serving as a library beginning in 1972, then the destructive downburst in 1993 (and caved-in roof and ceilings!) ... leading to her last incarnation as the Monroe Art Guild, she has served this community well.

It's an on-going endeavor of love to keep her whole and happy!

Thanks to the never-flagging efforts of the City of Monroe, their knowledgeable (who else understands the arcane intricacies of this Neo-Classical gem with its *internal* gutter system?) and hard-working Maintenance staff and our own volunteers, our building has not just survived but thrived for almost 80 years.

In 2017, thanks to the forward-thinking folks at the City of Monroe, we had a brand-new roof installed. No more leaky ceilings!

Thanks to grants from the Walton County Foundation, individual donations and volunteer efforts, we have added three new classrooms. We hear it many times a week -- new residents in our fair city are amazed that such a small town boasts such a fine Center for the Arts. We are so grateful to the City and to our Members for supporting us through the years -- 25 years in 2018!

what's next?

We still need funds and volunteer efforts to finish/furnish our classrooms with attractive storage solutions and art supplies.
We have two more classrooms plus two storage areas and hallways to repair and renovate.
We'd also like to dress up our lobby, classrooms and upstairs hallways to reflect the creative and fun nature of ART!
Our restrooms are badly in need of face lifts.
We have a Landscaping Plan donated by HL Reece Designs that is a creative nod to our past and uses our Sculpture Garden to its fullest potential. We need funds to start that project that would be used by our entire community as a gathering spot for reflection ... and picnics!
On-going needs for common handyman supplies such as paint, etc. to keep this beauty in top-notch shape.

You can support the renovation by donating below.

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