Who We Are
ARTT, a non-profit (501c3) totally volunteer group, raised nearly 1.6 million dollars for the restoration of Viroqua, Wisconsin’s historic Temple Theatre. With a membership of nearly 250 community members, businesses, foundations, and Viroqua High School alumni from all over the country, ARTT’s goal to bring the Temple Theatre back to its original classical revival beauty was reached in 2002. At the December 2002 Board meeting, the directors voted to change ARTT's name from "Associates to Restore the Temple Theatre" to "Associates of the Restored Temple Theatre." The official name change reflects to theatre's new role as the civic and cultural center for our surrounding rural communities. To learn more about the programming in the restored theatre, click on Theatre Visitors
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ARTT Officers: President Paula Menn, Secretary Gary Monson, Vice President Sharon Stoleson, and Treasurer Fred Nelson
The Board of Directors gathered for a photo after the 2009 Annual Membership Dinner at the Firehouse. Back Row: Vice President Sharon Stoleson, Veryel Gerdl, new director for 2010 June Pedretti, Pat Martin, John Nelson, Treasurer Fred Nelson, Ken Haydysch, Ken Arnetveit. Front Row: Judy Gates, Karen Hankee, retiring board member Beatrice Small, Mary Fortney, and President Paula Menn. Absent for picture: Sherry Getter, Cindy Guist, and Gary Monson.