the how of making it work

The mission statement goes like this: to gently support the historic Lakewood Theater & its people along with local artists & the community; and to be an ongoing self-sustaining project.

So how is that done? The hope is that by giving folks the space to create, that they will give back. The goal is that there will be no rent, but through personal revenue generated by individual artists [actual art, gigs, and/or lessons] things such as electric bills, taxes, insurance, and water association fees will be paid. Through individuals donating their time and skill, gardens will be tended, buildings will be painted, grass will be mowed. [and all residences will have things like beautiful pottery, wooden tables, stunning paintings... all by local artists and a few friendly bees]

It has been put before me that I may be a little too optimistic, and I should also look into crowdfunding

the Perkins House

We are so proud to have added the Perkins House to our Olive Street spaces! This cheerfull white cottage sits right on the very end curve of Olive Street at number 15, and has a fantastically large yard that is going to be great for gardens, or mini outdoor concerts/performances, or both!!! Visitors won't help but notice the neighbor's beautiful flowers growing! 

Unlike the Tower House, which we hope will be a true community living and work space, the Perkins House will be for an artist in residence. Beginning next year, and for each year thereafter, we will be looking for an artist (and thier family) to apply to spend an entire summer season, and in exchange for housing we will ask that they share thier craft, whatever it might be, with the community by means of offering lessons, creating an installment, or perhaps giving performances. 

This house is another piece of Lakewood Theater history.  Charles F. Perkins was a very renowned and longtime (from 1912-1955) scenic designer at Lakewood.  His son, James, was an actor in several productions from 1932 - 1940. We purchased the house from James' daughter Barbara.

It will be decorated in the spirit of these eras and we hope to transport the residents of it back to a simpler time...you'll find no microwave or WiFi service here!

bee bottles

Bought some of these beautiful native bee bottles for all the camps on Olive Street.... such lush garden flowers and bounties of veggies to hope for! 

Just waiting for the bees to come. Welcome my little friends!