Input Wanted For Create Sandy Springs Events

SANDY SPRINGS, GA — The staff at Create Sandy Springs is planning events for 2021, and is asking for community input on what events they want to see.

A survey has been created to provide lasting insights into what the public would like to see on the stages. The survey will be available until Oct. 15.

Formerly referred to as the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center team (PAC), Create Sandy Springs will focus on the department's role as the presenter of arts and culture programming.

"This year has been tremendously difficult for the arts industry," Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said last month. "While we are not able to physically gather during the pandemic, the city remains dedicated to bringing the highest quality arts and cultural programming to the community, and the name change is a reflection of that commitment to the arts."

The Create Sandy Springs team's mission is to enrich the Sandy Springs community through diverse, innovative, and artistic cultural programming by providing high quality gathering spaces and engaging in life-long learning opportunities.

"This shift in name allows us to define better who we, what we do, and its overall impact throughout the city," Create Sandy Springs Executive Director Shaun Albrechtson said. "We help curate ideas, spaces, and talent. We develop our cultural community through programming, services, and support. Right now is the perfect time to begin envisioning the future of the arts in our city, along with the celebrations that say we made it through our current climate."

The Create Sandy Springs team will manage the various venues across the City Springs campus, including the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center theatres, the Conference Center, and the City Green. The team will also manage the recent expansion of the City Springs footprint to include the Heritage Park venues (the Entertainment Lawn, the Blue Stone Building, and the Williams-Payne House). The team will oversee venue rentals and food and beverage services, in addition to programming. The email address for staff members will change from @citysprings.com to @CreateSandySprings.org.

As the city's cultural center, Create Sandy Springs is responsible for producing high quality art and cultural events that showcase local artists and national acts, free community events that provide moments of unity, educational opportunities for all ages, and the preservation of the rich history of Sandy Springs. The Create Sandy Springs team also produces and manages corporate and private events that blend the personal and professional lives of our residents into the fabric of Sandy Springs. With a focus on social impact, community ownership, and creative place making, Create Sandy Springs strives to preserve and enhance the cultural impact and economic vibrancy of Sandy Springs.