If you have been the Hult Center lately you may have noticed some changes, from the new art exhibit showcasing contemporary Klamath Modoc visual artist Ka’ila Farrell-Smith, to the costume display celebrating the legacy of Toni Pimble with Resident Company Eugene Ballet, or the new, ever-evolving Community Corner outside of the Soreng Theater.
The Community Corner is a space to connect, collaborate, and view past community projects. Inspired by Hamilton, we pulled out some artifacts to display focused on Hult History. This display includes three silkscreens from the original Blackberry House Curtain from the Silva stage, the original architecture model of the Hult Center, and a framed copy of the original Bond Burning after the Hult Center was paid off by the people of Eugene in 1998. We invited folks to tell a piece of their history on their own Playbill answering the prompt: What is your story? What is the name of your musical?
In addition to the Hult History display, we are thrilled to showcase some of the beautiful 10×10 posters made in-house by Evan Azher, Dan Olbrych and designers at Threadbare Print House, as well as a youth collaborative art project in conjunction with 123 Andrés, and the “You Will Be Found” wall where community members shared positive messages and words of encouragement before Dear Evan Hansen!
Next time you are in the Hult Center lobby either before a show, buying tickets, or just stopping by to say hi, be sure to check out the new Community Corner!