The Fox Theatre Institute, a resource for historic theaters, was founded in 2008 to offer advice and consultation on the topics of restoration, preservation and operations. The organization has since made a significant impact, creating a movement of progress for arts development across Georgia that is evidence of why this mission is so important.
Did you know:
- There used to be 374 historic theatres in Georgia? The Fox Theatre Institute discovered that although 114 were demolished between 1950 and today, there are about 260 historic theaters still standing.
- Historic theatres work as magnets that attract tourists who seek both historic sites and quality arts and entertainment? Tourism is Georgia’s second-largest industry and the state ranks among the top five most visited states for heritage tourists.
- Students who are exposed to the arts have higher GPAs and SAT scores, and have lower drop-out rates? The Fox Theatre Institute has helped Georgia theatres expand their programming to include arts-related workshops and camps.
- It takes 35-50 years for an energy-efficient new building to save the same amount of energy that is lost when an existing building is demolished? By advocating for Georgia’s historic theatres, the Fox Theatre Institute is helping preserve the environment. After all, the greenest building is the one that’s already built!
