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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Douglas Anderson School of the Arts<\/a> in Jacksonville\u2019s Spring Park neighborhood celebrated the opening of its new 5,000-square-foot Betsy Lovett Amphitheatre on October 17, marking a significant addition to the school\u2019s arts facilities.<\/p>\n

The amphitheatre, located centrally on the campus, provides an outdoor performance space for students across the school\u2019s ten arts programs, including music, dance, theatre, and visual arts. <\/p>\n

The project, which took 13 years to realize, was funded by the Developing Artists Foundation with significant contributions from Betsy Lovett, Preston Haskell, and Ann Hicks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis amphitheatre marks the realization of a vision, which will change how the community and students experience the arts,\u201d said Timothy Feagins, Principal of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. \u201cPerforming in the open air presents unique challenges and learning opportunities that are completely different from the controlled environment of a traditional stage or black box theater.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Betsy Lovett Amphitheatre features stadium-style seating for up to 300 people, a covered roof, and flexible features for additional stage lighting and speakers. <\/p>\n

Erin Vance Skinner, President of the DA Foundation, expressed gratitude for the community\u2019s support, stating, \u201cAdding this incredible venue to DA\u2019s campus has been a long-term dream for the Developing Artists Foundation. We\u2019re grateful to the many donors, community partners, and collaborators who brought this vision to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

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