Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) is transforming the 200 block of North Prince Street, Lancaster, into a Creative Hub. The High Foundation announced a major gift to support its efforts.

The High Foundation awarded a grant of $400,000 to PCA&D to begin the work of revitalization through the renovation of 223 N. Water St., which also has facades on North Prince Street. The building was the longtime home of the Chameleon Club, a music and cultural landmark in the city for 33 years. Prior to that, the site served as the Fraternal Order of Eagles social club for 85 years. The college plans to honor the history of the building by creating instructional space for its new major in Live Experience Design so students can learn their craft in real production facilities.

The High Foundation gift will enable the college to create contemporary, technology-enhanced learning spaces and pursue student housing options. As part of the college's strategic plan, in addition to fortifying its traditional strengths in majors like fine art and illustration, the college has been developing new curricula responsive to the needs of the local and regional creative communities like certificates in data visualization and business in creative industry, as well as the new major in live experience design.

To learn more about the High Foundation, visit http://www.highfoundation.org.