Grantee Database

GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC

Grant Year

2018-19

Grant Program

Youth Arts Action

Award Amount

$14,400.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, the Gallo Center for the Arts will provide “Gallo Center Youth Academy” (GCYA), an afterschool program that serves youth, grades 1-6. This program offers twice-weekly, hour-long sessions that explore acting, musical theater, playwriting, singing, and music composition. At the end of each semester (fall and spring), participating students will perform a public showcase to demonstrate their new artistic skills and knowledge for family and friends.

Organization Summary

Present diverse performers and performances from around the world to the area: Through a diverse schedule of approximately 150 performances annually, GCA entertains and educates audiences from throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Nearly 200,000 patrons visit the Center each year.

Offer motivating arts education programs: The Center’s arts education program for TK-12 students, reaches nearly 50,000 students annually through student matinee performances, touring prevention programs, after school programs, a summer arts camp, and a 9-week summer theater intensive for youth, grades 7-12.

Provide a venue for the area’s leading performing arts organizations and community organizations: In addition to the performances presented by the Gallo Center for the Arts, the Center is also home to five resident companies. These organizations benefit from additional marketing opportunities and streamlined ticket sales. Local community groups and services organizations also utilize GCA to host events.

Organization

Gallo Center for the Arts

Address

1000 I ST

MODESTO

95354-2381

County

Stanislaus

Region

Central Valley

Phone

(209) 338-2100

Congressional District

California District 5

State Assembly District

District 22

State Senate District

District 4

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