Restructuring in 2005
On February 8, 2005, the board of Consolidated Works dismissed Richter, the co-founder and Executive Director. The president of the board, Robb Krieg, did not publicly reveal the reasons for the firing, although Richter believed it surrounded "relationship skills and leadership skills" . The move followed a number of resignations from the center under Richter's leadership. This happened two weeks before SuttonBeresCuller's opening of "Three Day Weekend" in the space they created and built for their residency program in 2003.
Richter's dismissal caused consternation in the Seattle arts community. A 36-signature petition was presented to the board, signed by senior figures in other local institutions, and all of ConWorks' creative staff resigned.
In September 2005 the board announced that Corey Pearlstein, a producer with a performing arts background had been named to the position. At the time of this writing, the company was preparing to open a major world premiere by Seattle-based, internationally known kinetic sculptor Trimpin.
From The Stranger, July 29: " announced that it would not renew its lease with Vulcan, Inc. because (a) the building requires seismic improvements and (b) Vulcan 'will require a nine-month exit clause to permit it to develop our South Lake Union lot if an opportunity arises.' ConWorks has begun looking for new accommodations."
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