GRLA has completed the long-awaited renovations to the historic circa 1850’s Terry Farmhouse at the Hopkinton Center for the Arts (HCA). The exterior has been completely updated with new siding, trim, windows, painting and a new roof giving it a fresh new look. To bring the north elevation back to its original window configuration an exterior stairway was relocated to the rear of the building and additional windows were added to provide extensive natural light to both floors.
The farmhouse is home to art and music instruction with a ceramics studio that was desperately seeking updates to better accommodate its classes. The first-floor space was completely opened up to allow for a larger ceramics studio while the beautifully renovated second floor has additional music instruction rooms with improved soundproofing, access, and all new finishes and all new LED lighting. Substantial structural reinforcement was required once the building was opened up and revealed numerous renovations over the years.
HCA staff and dignitaries participate in ribbon cutting
The HCA team worked closely with the two contractors on the project - Mill City Construction and APC Development – to complete the project and address all the historic requirements from the Hopkinton Community Preservation Commission who provided substantial funding for the project and the Hopkinton Historic Commission.
“The new ceramics studio will provide us the opportunity to serve an additional 75 registrants. Prior to the renovation, our four studios were at 87% capacity. We now have 6 state of the art studios and the ability to serve an additional 100 students per week,” commented Kelly Grill, HCA Executive Director at the February 28th ribbon cutting ceremony.