Scott Block Theatre to change hands again

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Last fall, it was announced the Arts Council was taking over operations from Creative Twist Inc., which had steered the ship since 2022.

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That opportunity came about amid a controversy around municipal funding for community culture organizations.

The Arts Council said at the time that the ability to generate revenue and support local artists would ensure a stable home for creative work, which aligns with the council’s mission and long-term vision for arts locally.

rdnewsNOW reached out to the Arts Council earlier in the week.

They responded on Friday, May 22.

“Earlier this year, the Arts Council moved to reconsider its previous decision to manage the Scott Block. There had been great hope last fall for a mutually beneficial agreement between the Arts Council and Artifact Properties, but after a few months of operations, it became apparent that the Arts Council was placing itself at too great of a financial risk for a non-profit to continue operating the facility,” says chairperson Carl Hahn.

“An attempt to renegotiate was unsuccessful, so we agreed with Artifact Properties to terminate the agreement.”

Hahn added that the Arts Council recognizes that the Scott Block is a valuable facility for the city’s performing arts community, and that they hope a viable solution will be found for its long-term operation.