MISSION
As a donor supported nonprofit and Main Street America organization, our mission is to foster a
thriving and vibrant downtown Driggs.
HOW
By enriching our community through arts and cultural programs,
creative placemaking, and streetscape improvements.
WHY
We believe in the power of the arts-based programs, creative placemaking and streetscape improvements
to enrich our community, and to strengthen and sustain our downtown.While remaining accessible for everyone, our programs provide engaging experiences that celebrate our culture, create connections within our community and inspire possibilities for the future.
WHAT
Mugler Plaza - Public Space • Streetscape Improvements • Driggs Beautification and Cleanup • Artisans at Mugler • Driggs DISTRX app and online Business Directory • Driggs Plein Air Festival • Shakespeare in the Parks • Downtown Sounds • Driggs Scarecrow Contest • Downtown Driggs Trick or Treat • Light up Downtown • Driggs Snowscapes & Snow Ball
IMPACT
Over 195 artists, musicians and performers participate in our programs each year • Audiences of over 9,200 • Supporting over 300 Driggs businesses • Engaging and inspiring people of all ages • Celebrating creativity as a key component of where we live, work and play • Contributing to the vitality of our community • Reinforcing our sense of connection to our community • Envisioning possibilities for the future of downtown Driggs.
"Creative placemaking is really just creative humans trying to help other humans live a better life"
Jason Schupbach, director of Design Programs at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
501c3 nonprofit organization
EIN 46-3110846
As a donor supported nonprofit and Main Street America organization, our mission is to foster a
thriving and vibrant downtown Driggs.
HOW
By enriching our community through arts and cultural programs,
creative placemaking, and streetscape improvements.
WHY
We believe in the power of the arts-based programs, creative placemaking and streetscape improvements
to enrich our community, and to strengthen and sustain our downtown.While remaining accessible for everyone, our programs provide engaging experiences that celebrate our culture, create connections within our community and inspire possibilities for the future.
WHAT
Mugler Plaza - Public Space • Streetscape Improvements • Driggs Beautification and Cleanup • Artisans at Mugler • Driggs DISTRX app and online Business Directory • Driggs Plein Air Festival • Shakespeare in the Parks • Downtown Sounds • Driggs Scarecrow Contest • Downtown Driggs Trick or Treat • Light up Downtown • Driggs Snowscapes & Snow Ball
IMPACT
Over 195 artists, musicians and performers participate in our programs each year • Audiences of over 9,200 • Supporting over 300 Driggs businesses • Engaging and inspiring people of all ages • Celebrating creativity as a key component of where we live, work and play • Contributing to the vitality of our community • Reinforcing our sense of connection to our community • Envisioning possibilities for the future of downtown Driggs.
"Creative placemaking is really just creative humans trying to help other humans live a better life"
Jason Schupbach, director of Design Programs at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
501c3 nonprofit organization
EIN 46-3110846
We work with many talented creatives, volunteers, hard-working business owners and extraordinary organizations in Teton Valley to carry-out successful arts based programs and main street projects.
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Our Organization goal is to build a robust organization that use the nationally recognized Four Point Approach ® from the National Main Street Center. Out accomplishments include:
- Working in partnership with the City of Driggs, Driggs Urban Renewal Agency, Teton Regional Economic Coalition, Teton County, Teton Valley Foundation, Teton Arts, Teton Regional Land Trust, many local businesses
- Implement the Main Street Four Point Approach® - Promotion, Design, Economic Vitality and Organization
- Strengthen fundraising efforts through the Community Foundation of Teton Valley’s Tin Cup
- Increase the organizational capacity of Downtown Driggs Association