What does community spirit mean to you? For me it’s working together to develop and achieve common goals. To do things together that individually none of us could accomplish. Read moreCommunity Spirit

Back in 2012, the Derby Recreation Commission took on a renovation project to enhance fitness capabilities at its main rec center given a growing need. Read moreLost and found: Derby Recreation Commission brings longtime goal to fruition with Hubbard Arts Center

This photo shows longtime Derby residents Rebah and Charlie Hubbard attending a Derby Rotary luncheon in February of 2017, just before moving to Minnesota to be closer to family. Read moreThe last photo in Derby

While it looks nothing like it did years ago, Derby optometrist Laura Branstetter can still remember school dances being held in the lunchroom for junior high school students. Read moreThe building changes – but the memories remain

Charlie Hubbard passed away in 2018, but he planted a legacy before he was gone. Read moreA big picture guy: Charlie Hubbard left behind a legacy both tangible and intangible

According to Derby Recreation Commission Health and Wellness Coordinator Debbie Williams, she has two main goals with the opening of The Kitchen at the new Hubbard Arts Center. Read moreCan you smell what The Kitchen is cookin’?

Arts programming is soaring in Derby after the opening of the Hubbard Arts Center. Read moreSTATE OF THE ART: A preview of what is included in each space inside the Hubbard Arts Center

Aimee Geist is passionate about art – but not in a pretentious or elitist way. She thinks art should be educational, accessible and community-driven. Read moreCreating amazing experiences: Art director says community key to successful art

The Hubbard Arts Center features four main studios and classrooms – the 2D ArtSpot classroom, the 3D ArtSpot classroom, the Cove sound studio, and the Studio H dance studio. Read moreClassrooms for a variety of learning

One of the Hubbard Art Center’s final spaces wasn’t even included in its first architectural drawings. Read moreMASTER THE TRACKS: The Cove gives Hubbard Art Center an even more unique flare

Five separate rentable spaces are set to be made available at the Hubbard Arts Center. Read moreNEW RENTALS AVAILABLE: Hubbard Art Center offers brand-new space for community events

Ever since the Derby Recreation Center lost its art room during a renovation, it has been the Derby Recreation Commission’s dream to bring the arts back to its programming stronger than before. Read moreArt director talks short, long-term vision for arts center