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GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS INC

Grant Year

2018-19

Grant Program

Professional Development

Award Amount

$1,000.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, the Gallo Center for the Arts will provide its Director of Production, Jeremiah Lewis, with the opportunity to participate in a 6-course “Entertainment Technician Certification Program” (ETCP) recognized training to gain credits towards certification in rigging. This experience will not only expand his own knowledge and experience, but enable him to better coach, train, and lead his team of production professionals.

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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