January 16th, 2025

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THE EDISON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER BEAM SIGNING CEREMONY

THE EDISON CULTURAL ARTS CENTER BEAM SIGNING CEREMONY

By: Phyllis Bailey

The Edison Cultural Arts Center invites community members, local leaders, and stakeholders to commemorate
a major milestone in its development with a Beam Signing Ceremony on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at the center’s construction site, 7100 W. Fuqua. Scheduled for completion by September 2025, this project marks a pivotal step in transforming an old, vacant shopping center into a vibrant, non-profit-run town center featuring cultural arts programs, community services, and affordable housing. The initiative serves as a beacon for revitalization in Fort Bend, a legacy Black community, and aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Friday, January 3, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. The event will be held at the center’s construction site, 7100 W. Fuqua REMINDER: PLEASE WEAR CLOSED TOE SHOES as this is an active construction site! Look for the signs at the green construction fencing next to the Edison Lofts.

Since the ground- breaking in December 2021 and the demolition of the former shop- ping center in September 2023, the Edison Cultural Arts Center has progressed steadily toward its vision. The Beam Signing Ceremony symbolizes a collective commitment to this transformative project. key participants include elected officials from the City of Houston, Missouri City, Fort Bend County, Edison Arts Foundation (EAF) board members, capital fund donors, and community leaders.

“This ceremony repre- sents much more than a construction milestone,” said Charity Carter, Founder of the Edison Arts Foundation. “It is a moment of unity and hope as we continue to create a thriving hub for arts, culture, and community services that will uplift future generations.”

The Edison Arts Foundation, a community- driven 501©(3) arts organization, spearheads the project as a catalyst for comprehensive community revitalization. The Edison Center is a bold, high-impact initiative to foster well- being, prosperity, and cultural enrichment for the greater Fort Bend Houston community.

The Beam Signing Ceremony also serves as a call to action for additional donor support as the organization continues to fundraise to address rising construction costs and inflationary pressures. Contributions will help ensure the project’s timely completion and lasting impact on the community.

For more information or to donate, visit https://edisonartsfoundation.org/donate

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