The Arts Council of Temecula Valley is a community-based organization dedicated to enriching arts and culture in and around the Temecula Valley. This is accomplished by supplying tools, resources and advocacy to stimulate the growth of the visual and performing arts, and to provide opportunities for arts education in schools and in communities.
The Arts Council serves as the umbrella organization under which a network of arts and cultural organizations cultivate, support, promote and preserve the visual and performing arts. The Arts Council is devoted to the development, presentation and preservation of the visual and performing arts and to serving as a resource for local arts and cultural organizations as well as local visual and performing artists. The Arts Council is also committed to developing innovative programs and events, and to forming meaningful partnerships with other cultural, educational and business entities in the greater Temecula Valley area.
The Arts Council of Temecula Valley was founded and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) California charitable non-profit corporation in 1989 (Tax ID number: 33-0364524), and was designated as the lead arts organization by the City of Temecula in September 1996.
In January 1999, the City of Temecula adopted the City’s Cultural Arts Master Plan and identified several goals and objectives to encourage participation, education and enjoyment of the arts. At that time, The Arts Council of Temecula Valley was awarded the contract to implement the City's Cultural Arts Master Plan. The contract has been renewed annually.
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To partner with local schools to infuse the arts into education.To act as the primary resource for local arts organizations to develop and promote their programs, thereby stimulating the growth of visual and performing arts in the community.To provide advocacy and promotion of the arts in general and in support of all local community art and cultural efforts, creating greater awareness and participation throughout the community.To act as a cultural catalyst, promoting arts and cultural programs through small, one-time grants.To act as a facilitator bringing together arts organizations, schools and civic leaders to promote and advocate for the arts, promote art in public spaces and promote facility development.To support its goals and objectives The Arts Council produces and presents the following programs and events: the Arts in the Country Festival; the Visual Expressions Juried Art Show; the Summer Youth Art & Music Institute; the Mayor’s Ball for the Arts; the Temecula Valley Showcase; the Fall Concert on the Green; Dance, Dance, Dance; the Southwest California Open Studios Tours; and Arts in the Community.
FUNDING
Funding sources for The Arts Council include the City of Temecula, Friends of the Arts, local businesses, regional foundations and fund raising events.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Arts Council of Temecula Valley has a Board of Trustees. The 2006 officers are Charles Araujo, President; Sheila Havens Ryle, Vice-President; Edward B. Powers, Treasurer; Vicki A. Cochetas, Secretary.
The 2006 members include Walt Allen, Nicolet Araujo, Luana DeGroot-Canty, Gina and Greg Hallick, Patricia Lusin, Al Rattan, Bruce Singer, and Bill Gould.
CONSULTANTS
Consultants to The Arts Council include Jim Meyler, Stewart M. Morris, Jr., Karen Parrott, and Alicen Wong.
STAFF
The Arts Council is staffed by Ruth Hobbs, Executive Director, and Summer Potter, Executive Assistant.
COMMITTEES
Committees form the nucleus for Board of Trustees activities. Committees are comprised of Board members and teams of volunteers who give of their time, skills and experience, and work tirelessly to champion the arts. Committees include: Fundraising; Art Awareness, Marketing & Public Relations; Outreach; Financial; Council Development; Executive; Nominating; Temecula Valley Arts Festival; Visual Expressions Art Show; Summer Youth Art & Music Institute; Mayor’s Ball for the Arts; Temecula Valley Showcase; Fall Concert on the Green; Dance, Dance, Dance; Southwest California Open Studios Tours; and Arts in the Community.
For information about The Arts Council, Board of Trustees, Advisors, Committees or becoming a Friend of the Arts or volunteering, please contact The Arts Council of Temecula Valley:Telephone: 951.695.ARTS = 951.695.2787Fax: 951.695.9438E-mail: [email protected] Mail: P.O. Box 2337, Temecula, CA 92593