The Dunn Center Renovations
The Dunn Center for Performing Arts has been a cultural cornerstone in Rocky Mount, NC, since 1996, fostering artistic expression and community engagement. To maintain its relevance and safety, the facility requires significant upgrades, including transitioning to energy-efficient LED lighting, modernizing safety mechanisms and incorporating state-of-the-art sound and light technology. These enhancements aim to elevate performance quality and enrich the theater experience for performers and audiences, while also providing valuable resources for NCWU students, supporting their academic and professional development in the arts.
Pillar I - Dunn Center Renovations
Project Funding Goal: $3 Million
Strategic Areas of Focus for Renovating The Dunn Center
A cultural arts facility offers Academic Enrichment opportunities for students to engage with various forms of art, including visual arts, music, theater, and dance. This exposure enhances their academic experience by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness.
Students interested in pursuing careers in the arts have access to resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities through the Dunn Center, helping them develop their skills and build connections within the industry.
Access to Cultural Resources like performances, exhibitions, workshops, and lectures that enrich their understanding and appreciation of diverse cultural traditions and artistic expressions.
Engaging in artistic activities and attending cultural events can have positive effects on students' mental health and well-being, offering a creative outlet for stress relief and relaxation amidst the demands of academic life.
The presence of a cultural arts facility encourages students to explore and express their own creativity through participation in performances, art exhibitions, and student-led initiatives, fostering personal growth and self-expression.
The Dunn Center serves as a hub for cultural exchange and community engagement, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and members of the surrounding community to celebrate shared interests in the arts.
Attending performances, exhibitions, and events at the cultural arts facility provides students with social opportunities to connect with peers who share similar interests, fostering friendships and a sense of belonging on campus.
