• Episode 23: Calico Rock Museum & Visitor's Center

  • Jul 30 2021
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

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Episode 23: Calico Rock Museum & Visitor's Center

  • Summary

  • Today’s Guest features Gloriaann Sanders, Executive Director of the Calico Rock Museum and Visitor’s Center, who also serves on the CREATE BRIDGES Regional Steering Committee. The Museum and Visitor’s Center includes several programs such as the Calico Rock Artisans Cooperative, the Tomlinson Art and Science Center, the History Center, Arkansas Main Street of Calico Rock, and The Marketplace Antique Store. When the Center opened in 2007, it had 500 guests annually. Now, it boats 1,000 – 2,000 guests a month. Gloriaann shares how the Museum and Visitor’s center has been an anchor for Main Street development, increased tax revenue for the city and Izard County, and has been catalyst for businesses moving back downtown. The community is now working towards launching an entertainment district that will feature more outdoor activities, dining, and events. Gloriaann said that people don’t accidently end up in Calico Rock, that’s why the community is focused on becoming a destination with activities for the whole family. If your community is interested in downtown revitalization, creating an entertainment district, or improving quality of life, this episode will open your eyes to new ideas and how to act on them.  

     

    Keywords: museum, visitors center, calico rock, izard county, create bridges, main street, tourism, entertainment, art, artists, community 

    http://www.calicorockmuseum.com
    https://www.facebook.com/calicorockmuseum 
    calicorockmuseum@gmail.com 
    105 Main St.
    Calico Rock, AR 72519
    870-297-6100

    Additional Resources
    The Marketplace - https://www.facebook.com/The-Marketplace-101437491356205
    Explore Calico -  http://www.explorecalico.com
    Calico Rock Main Street - http://www.calicorockmuseum.com/main-street.html

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