THE FUNCTION

The facility should be a functional space that attracts a wide variety of end users. The Arts Hub should provide a mixing pot of activities that cultivates the surrounding community. In order for the Arts Hub to be successful, creating a secure, clean environment is a necessity. 24 hour security is a must and a daily maintenance staff will be needed.

- The arts hub will cater to clients of all ages and walks of life.
- There will be no entrance fee, so the sole source of income will come from the rentable studios, the Arts Hub classes, the community festivals and fundraisers, the possible coffee shop and the rentable space on the above 5 ½ floors.
- Each dance, art, cooking, music class will be held by individuals who rent out the space privately.
- Every performance, festival and fundraiser will be hosted by an individual or organization that rents the space and the allotted time, except for special circumstances where the facilities may be donated.
- Most of the building, including the park, will be open 24 hours year round, unless otherwise noted.
- Arts Hub will be closed surrounding Mardi Gras due to congestion in the downtown area.
- The park can be rented for parties, concerts, festivals, fundraisers or simply used for recreational purposes.
- Changing out galleries and exhibits will keep visitors interested, and will promote continuing patronage.
- Maintaining security throughout New Orleans Art Hub is a requirement to keep end users safe, comfortable and happy.
- Creating a way finding method will help visitors navigate through the facility, while experiencing all it has to offer.
- The arts hub will be run by both hired employees and volunteers. They will be in charge of maintaining exhibits and spaces.

Artists:
Security
Substantial space
Privacy
Display space
Accessibility
Dancers:
Security
Substantial space
Privacy
Possible performance space
Accessibility
Chefs:
Security
Substantial space
Privacy
Preparation space
Refrigerators
Sinks
Equipment/ appliances
Clean surfaces
Performers:
Security
Substantial space
Privacy
Changing space
Administration:
Security
Substantial space
Privacy
Computers
A safe of some sort
Families:
Security
Space to run, throw a ball, play
Access to the other spaces for viewing & enjoyment
New Orleans residents:
Security
Access to the other spaces for viewing & enjoyment
Security:
Touchdown space
Cameras & computers
Maintenance & Cleaning:
Storage space
Sink
Grounds keeping:
Storage space
Lawn grooming equipment