Performing Arts Studio

"When public radio is at its best, it provides an in-depth local viewpoint, and we believe this gift will allow for more local interaction and coverage on the arts and issues in our community, thus giving people more knowledge to make better decisions." ~ Guerry & Michelle Suggs of Springfield, members since 1986 and donors of a $25,000 gift toward the new studio

Michelle Suggs, NPR President Kevin Klose, and Guerry Suggs

"The possibilities are endless. The studio will open up a new musical horizon for us and I can’t wait to interview and perform with musicians there." ~ Karl Scroggin, host of the station’s morning Classics program

WUIS' planned Performing Arts Studio will open by 2008, fully and solely funded by listener contributions. The new 900-square-foot studio will include microphones for 12 voices or instruments and a quality technical recording booth. The studio will have seating for live audiences as well as a piano, and will be used by musicians, political/issue panel discussions and community members who seek to reserve studio space for their creative endeavors.

We are so grateful to the people who donated to make this dream a reality. At this date, we have raised the $45,000 necessary for de- and re-construction and are seeking a donated piano for the studio. We are eagerly awaiting the first phase of demolition, scheduled to begin this spring.

Progress Reports

1. Dated 7/12/06
2. Dated 9/18/06

If you have questions about the project, contact Lisa Clemmons Stott at (217) 206-6403 or lclem1@uis.edu.

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