What Is The Amp?
The Amp is an 11,000-square-foot multidisciplinary arts hub built to spark imagination, amplify artistic voices, and bring people together. The Amp’s name points to the convergence of “ampersand,” a symbol of inclusivity and connection, and “amplifier,” a device that serves to increase the reach of the human voice. True to this dual inspiration, The Amp is a place where artists, students, teachers, and community members of all backgrounds come together and lift up their voices.
A Home for Every Art Form
The Amp is designed to welcome makers of all kinds. Its versatile facilities include:
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A flexible black box performance space with up to three stages, perfect for
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theater, dance, concerts, screenings, and experimental performance.
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An open gallery space for displaying the work of local artists that can change
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Two large teaching classrooms for educational programs, workshops, and
community gatherings. -
A full ceramics center featuring three dedicated ceramics rooms, two electric
kilns, a range of Amaco cone glazes, and six Shimpo VL Whisper pottery wheels
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Three visual arts studios supporting painting, drawing, mixed media, and
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Three music rehearsal rooms that give musicians space to practice, create,
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A professional audio recording studio equipped for everything from music
production, podcasting, audio book/voiceover recording, and more.
What's the plan?
The Amp contains a black box performance area with up to three small stages, a fully-equipped ceramics studio, a large recording studio, a number of smaller visual arts and music practice studios, and a gallery that can host show, fundraisers, parties, and other events.
We are currently working with community nonprofits like Morris Arts, MCOHA, IDEA Cultural on an exciting partnership called the Arts Hive - more details to come!
The Amp's Layout
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What to Expect:
📸 Photography & Digital Media
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Digital Photography: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Photo Editing: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Photoshop: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
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Digital Art (Photoshop Intro & Intermediate required)
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Podcasting: Basics, Advanced
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Audio Production: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate
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Audio Mixing: Intro, Intermediate
🎭 Performing Arts & Writing
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Acting: Intro, Beginner, Advanced
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Improv
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Playwriting
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Movement for the Actor
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Voice for the Actor
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Poetry: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
🎨 Painting & Mixed Media
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Acrylic Painting:
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Intro, Beginner
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Intermediate, Advanced, Master
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Oil Painting: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Master
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Mixed Media: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
🗿 Sculpture & Ceramics
🎵 Music
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Guitar: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate
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Drums: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate
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Bass: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate
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Piano: Intro, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
🧠 Art & Wellness
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Art Therapy (with licensed therapist)
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Art & Mental Health (non-clinical)