MISSION
To foster a thriving and vibrant Downtown Driggs
WHY
We believe in the power of the arts-based programs and creative placemaking to enrich our community, and to strengthen and sustain our downtown. While remaining accessible for everyone, our arts-based programs provide engaging experiences that celebrate our culture and inspire possibilities for the future.
WHAT
Free Music, Art and Theater programs in Downtown Driggs
Driggs Snowscapes & Snow Ball
Driggs Summer Arts; Downtown Sounds concerts, Shakespeare in the Parks, Driggs Plein Air Festival
Driggs Scarecrow Contest
Downtown Driggs Trick or Treat
Mugler Plaza - Public Space
IMPACT
Over 185 artists, musicians and performers participate in our programs each year.Reaching audiences of over 7500.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 today.Reinforcing our sense of connection to our community.Envisioning the 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
To foster a thriving and vibrant Downtown Driggs
WHY
We believe in the power of the arts-based programs and creative placemaking to enrich our community, and to strengthen and sustain our downtown. While remaining accessible for everyone, our arts-based programs provide engaging experiences that celebrate our culture and inspire possibilities for the future.
WHAT
Free Music, Art and Theater programs in Downtown Driggs
Driggs Snowscapes & Snow Ball
Driggs Summer Arts; Downtown Sounds concerts, Shakespeare in the Parks, Driggs Plein Air Festival
Driggs Scarecrow Contest
Downtown Driggs Trick or Treat
Mugler Plaza - Public Space
IMPACT
Over 185 artists, musicians and performers participate in our programs each year.Reaching audiences of over 7500.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 today.Reinforcing our sense of connection to our community.Envisioning the 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