2018
Nov 8 2018Camp Fire
Fire razes the Ridge and surrounding area, including the Gold Nugget Museum and Norton Buffalo Hall facilities. Theatre on the Ridge and Paradise Art Center survive.
Before Nov 8 2018Pre-Camp Fire
Paradise enjoys an unusual concentration of artists and there are many arts and culture organizations in town that have operated for decades. All are financially viable; each has a dedicated audience. Collaborations are infrequent.
Dec 12 2018Resilience
Paradise Community Guilds and Norton Buffalo Hall present Greenland-Denmark star Simon Lynge & the Martial Hearts at Chico Guild Hall. Though held in Chico, it is the first cultural offering by an arts organization from the Ridge since the fire.
2019
Jan 17 2019KEY MOMENT
First informal discussion between GNM and NBHF Board members about collaborative rebuilding in order to survive and thrive.
FEB 4 2019Resilience
Theater on the Ridge presents “Radioland’s Return to Paradise,” the first cultural offering by an arts organization on the Ridge since the fire. A love letter to Paradise, performances run for three weeks and the house is packed every night. TOTR is back in business.
FEB 21 - MAY 25 2019Long-Term Community Recovery Plan
Collaboration idea grows during the Town’s Long-Term Community Recovery Plan process led by Urban Design Associates. An arts and culture stakeholders meeting attracts the interest of more potential organizational partners who recognize the need to collaborate in order to survive and thrive. First discussion of co-locating in an arts district, potentially in the walkable downtown of Paradise. Public feedback for the idea at two open house events exceptionally positive, online survey positive as well.
JUNE 25 2019KEY MOMENT
Town adopts plan that features GNM+NBHF project, Tier 3 “Partner-led.” A key graphic depicts the “Paradise Cultural Center” on Almond Street.
July 2019Resilience
GNM acquires the old Ridge Transmission shop.
Aug 20 2019Grant application
With help from Regenerating Paradise, Gold Nugget Museum collaborates with Norton Buffalo Hall Foundation and Theatre on the Ridge to apply for a National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” grant to fund community engagement.
Sep - Oct 2019Resilience
First drawings created for a new Gold Nugget Museum campus by Melton Design Associates.
Nov 8 2019Resilience
Paradise Art Center opens its doors to the public with an art exhibit and re-launch of art classes and workshops.
Nov 10 2019Pre-PATCH Collaborative Event
“Joy Will Find a Way: Experience Butte County’s Resilience through the Arts” at PPAC.
The first collaboration between all eventual PATCH partners, the “Joy” event involves 150 artists, including an art exhibit and a 22-act performance. Grant funding of $20,150 provided by North Valley Community Foundation.
2020
Q1 2020Pandemic
Pandemic begins first quarter.
Q1 - Q3 2020Advance
Conversations toward PATCH grow to include several partners. By fall, 8 orgs in.
April 2020Learning through disappointment
NEA “Our Town” funds, applied for in August, are not granted. Too early. We’ll try again.
Nov 1 2020Community Partner
Regenerating Paradise (RP) agrees to facilitate PATCH exploration process
Nov 10 2020Resilience
The film of “Joy Will Find a Way: Experience Butte County’s Resilience Through the Arts” debuts at Chico’s Meriam Park Drive-In to mark the second-year commemoration of the Camp Fire and to celebrate our recovery.
Nov 19 2020KEY MOMENT
Memoranda of Understanding initiated to explore collaboration between eight organizations: Gold Nugget Museum, Norton Buffalo Hall, Theatre on the Ridge, Paradise Art Center, Paradise Park & Recreation District, Paradise Center for Spiritual Living, Paradise Community Center, Paradise Performing Arts Center.
Dec 1 2020Advance
MOU process begins with Resource Inventory Survey led by Regenerating Paradise. RP presents findings by Zoom on 12/29.
2021
Q1 2021Advance
We begin to explore collaborative working models
Jan 26 2021Advance
Regenerating Paradise leads Speed Dating by Zoom for our organizations to discuss potential connections and address concerns. The takeaway: “Let’s do this!”
Feb 1 2021KEY MOMENT
MOU participants agree to form a separate, collaborative nonprofit organization to focus on capital fundraising and making PATCH a reality.
FEB 1 2021Advance
Early Research & Development begins. Ideas shared on space needs, design. We discover “lookalikes and cousins” to study.
Mar 9 2021MILESTONE
Wrap up first MOU phase.
Mar 10 2021Governance Work
Work begins on drafting bylaws for the new collaborative organization.
Mar 26 2021Research
Research Meeting with Isla Vista Community Center
Apr 12 2021Research
Research Meeting with Conejo Recreation & Parks District
Aug 10 2021Research
Research tour of Crocker Art Museum & Quarry Park
Aug 15 2021Grant Application
Second round try for a National Endowment for the Arts “Our Town” grant to fund community engagement to develop design and operation concepts for PATCH.
Sep 1-30 2021Advance
Map of downtown properties created and ideal locations for PATCH identified.
Dec 11 2021Grant Application + Grant Win
Grant application + Grant win. $50K - 50% match grant from North Valley Community Foundation for community engagement to develop design and operation concepts for PATCH. NBHF serves as fiscal agent.
2022
Feb 16 2022MILESTONE
Officially form and name PATCH as a collaboration between Gold Nugget Museum, Norton Buffalo Hall Foundation, Theatre on the Ridge, and Paradise Art Center, with guidance from Paradise Park & Recreation District and Mechoopda Indian Tribe.
Adopt bylaws, elect officers, etc.
Mar 2022Advance
Develop PATCH logo.
April 2022Learning through disappointment
Once again, NEA “Our Town” funds, applied for in August, are not granted. Still too early. We’ll try again.
May 2022MILESTONE
Retain our first contractor.
May 24 2022MILESTONE
File as a business in California, apply for Charitable Trust status with California Department of Justice and for IRS 501(c)(3) designation
Sep 14 2022Advance
PATCH presents vision to PRPD Board and is directed to work with PRPD Executive Director Dan Efseaff to develop an MOU for consideration.
Oct 1-2 2022Collaborative Event
First PATCH-branded event collaboration supplying music and visual art for Paradise Pumpkin Patch at
Johnny Appleseed Days.
Oct 11 2022Grant Win
$15K from Center for Spiritual Living, Paradise.
Applied toward match for NVCF grant.
Nov 5 2022Collaborative Event
PATCH presents music talent on stage for
Paradise Revival Festival.
NOV 16 2022Collaborative Event
+ New Branding
Extending the PATCH brand to our collaborations, PATCHworks presents Greenland-Denmark star Simon Lynge in concert at Theatre on the Ridge.
Dec 14 2022MILESTONE
501(c)(3) status granted. PATCH is now an official nonprofit, tax exempt organization.
2023
Mar 10 2023Advance
PATCH bank account opened.
Mar 18 2023Collaborative Event
PATCHworks presents world-acclaimed Canadian guitarist
Don Ross at Theatre on the Ridge
Mar 24 2023Collaborative Event: First Annual Dafodil Dance, Duets & Fine Art Auction
Inaugural event held at Veteran’s Memorial Hall.
Apr 11 2023Key Moment
Town of Paradise recognizes PATCH as a cultural partner in proclamation declaring April as Arts Month
Apr 27 2023Boost
Town of Paradise provides sterling letter of support to PATCH for grant applications
May 9 2023Grant Win
Grant win: $10K from Feather River Health Foundation applied as final match to NVCF grant.
Jun 15 2023Collaborative Event
PATCHworks presents the critically acclaimed enviro-songwriter Alice DiMicele at MONCA.
June 29 2023Learning through disappointment
UCCC funds applied for in April are not granted.
“Joy” event put on hold.
Jul 9 2023Collaborative Event
PATCHworks presents prize-winning Americana artist Rooster Blackspur & the Wilderness at TOTR.
Jul 11 2023Advance
PATCH now able to accept online donations through PayPal and Zeffy.
Jul 18 2023MILESTONE
MILESTONE: Charitable Trust status granted by CA Department of Justice.
Jul 11 2023Advance
PATCH now able to accept online donations through PayPal and Zeffy.
Aug 12 2023Collaborative Event
PATCH featured at PRPD 75th anniversary party at Bille Park.
Jul 11 2023Advance
PATCH now able to accept online donations through PayPal and Zeffy.
Coming Up
August - KEY MOMENT: Working with Warren Bullock of American Homes & Land, PATCH sends Letter of Interest to a selection of property owners in the walkable downtown area.
9/20 - Collaborative Event: PATCH presents Americana legend Dana Cooper at TOTR.
10/7-8 - Collaborative Event: Paradise Pumpkin Patch at Johnny Appleseed Days.
Week of 11/8 - PATCH member orgs hold events
11/19 - Collaborative Event: Greenland-Denmark star Simon Lynge & the Martial Hearts return to TOTR.
3/23 - Collaborative Event: Daffodil Dance & Duets with Fine Art Auction
