Our Restoration Project has begun!
Thanks to our generous supporters, TCFA has raised over $770,000, and although we have more funds to raise, we have moved forward with renovation and restoration beginning September 10, 2024.
For over 40 years the Trumansburg Conservatory of Fine Arts has been a leader in advancing dance, music and the visual arts in our region. TCFA enriches our community through education, collaboration, performance and exhibition. To ensure our continued success, a strategic plan has been developed which includes the historic restoration of our home, a landmark Greek revival building, as well as improving accessibility and revitalizing our performance and exhibition space. Phase One of our restoration project has begun! Construction is now underway.
Join us in our exciting journey as we renovate our historic building!
We thank you for your continued support!
Asbestos Abatement
The last remnants of the building's original heating system have now been removed from TCFA.
Selective Demolition
Sinks, toilets, and tile have been removed from our bathrooms and reception area revealing beautiful softwood pine! Removal of the famous fiber board in the Lobby uncovered our remaining plaster and is giving more insight on the scope of the project.
Tree Removal
Our second sugar maple was removed from the front lawn of TCFA, and not a moment too soon.
Dead branches were also removed from trees in our backyard.
We will be planting new trees in the front after the renovation construction is complete.
Our beautiful entry...
We’re thrilled to announce the restoration of TCFA's beautiful entry is underway!
Our general contractor, Bouley Associates, has begun work by installing protective fencing around the front of
the building.
Our front porch
The old ramp has been removed, exposing the portico deck framing. While the timbers are in remarkable condition given their age, some sections along the front edge have deteriorated.
The deck floor joists rest on loose stone piles, which will need to be reconstructed. We have also inspected the backs of the stone column bases and found them to be in very good shape.
The old deck sloped four inches from the exit doors to the edge, which exceeds the maximum allowable slope under current building codes. The current plan is to raise the outer edge of the deck to achieve proper compliance while preserving the historic appearance of the front facade.
The architect is working on a solution to address this issue.
Programming at TCFA is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts
with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.