Question 1

What will Wellspring actually do?

Accepted Answer

Wellspring plans to use the building as a space to facilitate:
 • community conversations that will bring different peoples together who don’t normally cross paths to learn from each other
 • venue space for community activities such as weddings and other family celebrations, banquets, fundraisers, small conferences, art exhibits, recitals, dance performances, concerts, etc.
 • community projects that address the seven factors of wellness: mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and vocational
 • the work of similar nonprofit organizations by providing affordable office and gathering spaces

Question 2

How is Wellspring getting paid for?

Accepted Answer

It’s a complex financial stack involving foundations, a capital campaign, generous benefactors, and innovative lending partners. To find out how to financially support please contact info@wellspringonmain.org.(mailto:info@wellspringonmain.org)

Question 3

Who is organizing Wellspring?

Accepted Answer

The Arlington Center for Community Engagement is a non-profit corporation comprised of a group of Arlington citizens who want to facilitate health in our diverse city. Contact info@wellspringonmain.org (mailto:info@wellspringonmain.org)for questions.

Question 4

What is the goal of Wellspring?

Accepted Answer

The primary goal of Wellspring on Main (a 501(c)3 not for profit organization, Arlington Center for Community Engagement) is to provide a place for the community to gather, celebrate, learn, and grow. More than a building, Wellspring is developing and implementing community projects that address the social factors of wellness: mental, physical, social, financial, spiritual, environmental, and vocational. The community conversations and activities that occur connect people who don’t normally cross paths to learn from each other.  We also foster the work of similar organizations, providing office and gathering spaces. The measurements of success include increased: minority representation in public decision-making bodies, positive responses through long-term feedback means, numbers of ethnic and minority cultural participants in the activities, and number of partner organizations.

Question 5

Who do I talk to about renting space?

Accepted Answer

Contact us at info@wellspringonmain.org

Question 6

What’s happening to the Art Museum?

Accepted Answer

The Arlington Museum of Art has relocated to their new facility at 1200 Ballpark Way, Arlington, TX 76011.

Question 7

When is Wellspring going to be open?

Accepted Answer

Wellspring is open now! We already occupy the building at 201 W. Main Street to host community projects, public and private events, as well as office space for non-profits. Upon completion of our capital campaign the building will close  for remodeling and renovations.