Civic Arts Commission Meeting Agenda Packet 030325 FINAL

introduces opportunities for everyone to be involved with the arts in Pleasanton, whether as an artist, a supporter, or an audience member. c. This relates to the Cultural and Youth Plans in that it provides opportunities for individual artists of any age, and provides opportunities for all Pleasanton residents to either participate or witness the arts in our city. If one looks at PCAC history, the diversity of our programs and the diversity of the participants in our programs is impressive. We want to help Pleasanton become a destination for Arts and Cultural experiences. Describe your agency and provide its mission or purpose statement. The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) is an all volunteer 501 (c)(3) organization which has been in existence for over thirty-five years years. PCAC has supported the visual, literary and performing arts and art facilities in Pleasanton. PCAC was incorporated in 1974 as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to encourage and promoting an interest in and appreciation for all forms of art. At first facilities-oriented, PCAC rallied community support for the construction of the Cultural Arts Building on Black Avenue to house arts activities. The building is now owned and operated by the City of Pleasanton. During the 1980's PCAC worked with the City of Pleasanton and the Pleasanton Unified School District to help raise over $800,000 in order to renovate the then closed Amador Theater. The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council played an integral role in bringing the new Firehouse Arts Center to Pleasanton. Mission Statement “Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council is a non-profit committed to encouraging, supporting and promoting the Arts in the Pleasanton community and schools to reflect our cultural diversity and inspire all.” Our mission is to ADVOCATE for all the arts, PROVIDE LEADERSHIP, EDUCATE, and PROVIDE GRANTS and QUALITY PROGRAMMING to Pleasanton to ensure that present and future generations have access to the arts. We believe that the wonder and magic of the arts lift the human spirit and illuminate our world. The Pleasanton Cultural Arts Council (PCAC) is an all-volunteer 501 (c) (3) organization which has been in existence since 1979. PCAC's vision is to advocate for all of the arts, provide leadership, educate and provide youth grants to promote quality programming. Please describe how you plan to market this project. Our Board members and other non-board volunteers have the professional expertise and experience to carry out this project. This expertise includes the domains of business management, accounting, art installation management, and many non-profit operational disciples. A majority of our board members have been instrumental in producing a number of arts events. We are also open to enlisting the services of outside professionals, if needed. Explain how this project will be implemented and include a brief timeline for implementation. Page 109 of 116