What We Do

"Creative placemaking is really just creative humans trying to help other humans live a better life" - Jason Schupbach, director of Design Programs at the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

OUR MISSION

As a donor supported nonprofit and Main Street America organization, our mission is to foster a thriving and vibrant downtown Driggs. We do that by enriching our community through arts and cultural programs, creative placemaking, and streetscape improvements.

We believe in the power of the arts-based programs, creative placemaking and streetscape improvements to enrich our community, and to strengthen and sustain our downtown. While remaining accessible for everyone, our programs provide engaging experiences that celebrate our culture, create connections within our community and inspire possibilities for the future.

WHAT - Free arts and culture-based programs in Downtown Driggs

Mugler Plaza and Driggs Plaza - Public Spaces
Streetscape Improvements, Beautification & Trash Pick Ups
First Friday Art Walks
Driggs Plein Air Festival
Shakespeare in the Parks
Downtown Sounds Concert Series
Driggs Scarecrow Contest
Downtown Driggs Trick or Treat
Teton Valley Contra Dance
Shop Small, Shop Local Business Campaign
Light up Downtown Driggs
Driggs Snowscapes & Snow Ball

Over 240 artists, musicians and performers participate in our programs each year • Audiences of over 12,400 • Facebook reach of 182,747 • Supporting over 300 Driggs businesses • Engaging and inspiring people of all ages • Celebrating creativity as a key component of where we live, work and play • Contributing to the vitality of our community • Reinforcing our sense of connection to our community • Envisioning possibilities for the future of downtown Driggs.

501c3 nonprofit organization EIN 46-3110846