THE CREEDE CENTER FOR THE ARTS CONTINUES IN ITS FIRST FUNDRAISING PHASE FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECT. IN 2024, THE CENTER PUT A PAUSE ON PURSUING A LEASE ON THE VACANT LAND CURRENTLY OWNED BY THE CITY OF CREEDE. IT BEGAN RESEARCHING AND DISCOVERING A POTENTIAL EXCITING NEW LOCATION FOR THE PROJECT. IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, THE CREEDE CENTER FOR THE ARTS COLLABORATED WITH CREEDE REPERTORY THEATRE IN THE CENTER'S FIRST EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR YOUTH - COSPLAY CAMP - WHICH WAS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS. TO DATE, THE CENTER HAS ACHIEVED NEARLY 2 MILLION IN PRIVATE FUNDS, INCLUDING A LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT OF 1,000,000.