Page 10 - GTMF Capital Campaign 2024

Renovate Walk Festival
Hall, Our Symphonic
Home
Walk Festival Hall’s acoustics and sightlines set it apart.
It is intimate, connecting artists and audiences in a way
few venues can. The hall is our home, and there is
nothing quite like it.
The all-wooden performance facility turns 50 in 2024.
The last major renovation was in 2007. Since then, our
audience has changed. Programming has evolved to
include semi-staged opera and non-classical artists.
Recordings, broadcasts, and livestreams have become a
must for opening access to wider audiences. Time and
the elements have taken their toll on mechanical systems
and the exterior. And you can still hear the sounds of
Teton Village through the walls.
Given the extensive needs, the Board evaluated a
renovation program against the potential benefits of a
new building. After reviewing a new-build estimate of
$150 million and consulting with experts, the Board
determined the most prudent path forward is a
significant renovation that addresses the following
six priorities.
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1. Acoustics: Preserve and elevate the superb acoustical
environment for chamber and symphonic music while
maintaining the intimate audience experience.
2. Musician Support: Enhance and expand “back of
house” facilities to better serve our musicians, guest artists,
and Maestro.
3. Accessibility: Create a more welcoming, inclusive,
and accessible guest experience with improvements to
the lobby, entrances, and restrooms.
4. Flexibility: Enhance the hall’s capacity for more
robust symphonic and amplified works, including opera,
and upgrade its digital capability for state-of-the-art
recording and streaming.
5. Infrastructure: Add dynamic lighting to allow the
facility to adapt and evolve to meet changing audience
expectations for more visually immersive experiences.
6. Image: Reimagine and refine Walk Festival Hall’s interior
and exterior to better reflect GTMF’s excellence with
long-lasting materials to suit its environment.