2014 Report to the Community

Our MissionOur mission is to serve as a multi-purpose gathering place that enriches, educates, inspires and entertains Monterey County residents and visitors by presenting performances, visual arts, educational programs and hosting public and private events.

SCC OPERATING PRINCIPLES:• Support the activities of local performing arts groups• Deliver diverse, high-quality arts programming• Promote arts education for all ages• Provide and maintain a state-of-the-art facility that is responsive to the needs of our audience and performers• Form supportive community partnerships• Operate in a fiscally responsible manner• Nurture our partnership with the City of Carmel for the benefit of the entire community• Foster economic vitality, tourism and local development

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the best and the brightest

From The Directors

Executive Director Christine Sandin (left) with Board Chair Elece Leverone

Dear Friends,

It is our pleasure to present the 2014 Annual Report for Sunset Center. As stewards of this incredible facility – an artistic and community “living room” to so many – we are happy to report on another wonderful season here at the Sunset Community and Cultural Center. Whether attending a live performance, participating in a school show or master class, supporting a fundraising event, socializing at our Bravo! Member Lounge, attending a community meeting, or simply strolling through the Marjorie Evans Gallery, there is an incredible world of discovery and possibility awaiting you here at Sunset Center – the Center of it all!

Though we may operate our business as a nonprofit 501(c)3 – and we truly do rely on your continued financial support to sustain all the various activities that occur here – the community and individuals PROFIT by measurable economic impact, improved quality of life and enhanced educational opportunities for our youth, to name just a few.

If you have not visited Sunset Center recently, you’ve likely missed out on something special. Feedback and evaluations tell us that patron satisfaction is high, legendary artists enjoy frequenting our beautiful theater, the North Wing meeting space is highly utilized, and our partnership with the community is growing deeper with each passing season.

As we look to the future, the SCC Board and Staff remain passionately committed to providing visionary leadership, exemplary programs, sustainable business practices and open dialogue with our community. We thank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Christine Sandin | Executive Director                Elece Leverone | SCC Board Chair

MEET TWO OF OUR BEST AND BRIGHTEST!

Rollie Weaver | Operations Director

Rollie is responsible for Event and Facility Operations throughout Sunset Center. He leads staff in three departments to manage stage production, meetings, conferences and other activities throughout the building, as well as a full scope of facility maintenance and upgrades. Rollie is also the co-curator of Sunset’s own Marjorie Evans Gallery, which supports local artists. He has proudly served on the Sunset Center staff for over 10 years.

Elece Leverone | Chair, Board of Trustees

Elece has served on the Sunset Cultural Center board for three years, the last two as our illustrious Chair. Elece guides the board in their responsibilities to provide strategic and financial oversight to the organization, ensuring Sunset Center remains true to its mission. She has championed our early fundraising efforts and has been instrumental in recruiting key members to our board. We thank her wholeheartedly for her leadership and commitment over the past three seasons.

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SUNSET PRESENTS…2013-2014 SEASONYOU helped us make 2013-2014 a fantastic season at Sunset Center! We were thrilled to bring a lineup of diverse, exciting, and top-notch programming to both our main theater and our intimate STUDIO 105 venue. Here are some of the highlights of our 2013-2014 Sunset Presents season:• Sunset Center presented 20 main theater performances; 7 of these were sold out• We sold a total of 11,048 tickets to Sunset Presents performances (both STUDIO 105 and theater shows)• 5 Sunset Presents performances included fun pre-show events such as VIP Meet & Greets

LEWIS BLACK September 15, 2013

Our second show of the season, Lewis Black: The Rant is Due had the audience rolling in laughter.

Employing his signature mix of optimism, exasperation, and biting comic delivery,

Lewis Black treated audiences to incisive social criticism and wickedly funny stand-up comedy.

JONATHAN BATISTE & THE STAY HUMAN BAND

October 23, 2013 Jonathan Batiste & the Stay Human Band

enchanted all those in attendance with their funky, jazzy New Orleans-inspired grooves and audience-interactive spirit. The first Classroom

Connections act of the season, Jonathan Batiste and friends also brought their uplifting

energy to area schools.

THE IRISH ROVERS January 31, 2014

With all band members hailing from Ireland, the band that helped popularize Irish music in North America delivered plenty of Irish folk tunes and boisterous party anthems to a sold-out crowd.

Playing together for nearly five decades, The Irish Rovers provided a rollicking

good time for attendees.

CHECK OUT SOME OF THE BEST AND BRIGHTEST MOMENT S OF THE SEASON...

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SUNSET PRESENTS…2013-2014 SEASON

TAO: THE ART OF THE DRUM February 11, 2014

Surely one of the most engaging performances of the season, TAO: The Art of the Drum had guests

riveted. With thunderous drumming as the anchor point, beautiful melodies, visually arresting movement, and colorful sets and costumes

converged to captivate the audience.

AN EVENING WITH WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY

April 10, 2014 A “living legend” if ever there was one,

Willie Nelson gave Sunset Center a show for the history books. Another sold-out performance,

Willie Nelson thrilled long-time fans who traveled a long distance for the concert, and delighted locals who were ecstatic to see the outspoken

and talented Texan icon.

THE FOUR FRESHMEN May 24, 2014

Closing out our 2013-2014 season, The Four Freshmen performed classic love songs and

showcased smooth vocal harmonies. The quartet—considered by many to be the best vocal jazz group today—displayed a modern

twist on a time-honored sound and provided a celebratory denouement to both the season and

our Annual Gala, Mood Indigo: Martinis, Manhattans, and Memories.

STUDIO 105 PRESENTSThe 2013-2014 season also provided us with an opportunity to welcome patrons into our intimate performance space, STUDIO 105.

With a nightclub atmosphere, STUDIO 105 Presents featured three fun and jazzy cabaret acts: Perla Batalla: The Leonard Cohen Songbook, Lee Lessack: From Manhattan to Paris, and Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums. Your feedback about the series was enthusiastically positive, and we look forward to continuing to experiment with new musical genres and art forms in this flexible and welcoming performance space.

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“Great venue, excellent sound, easy access and a great staff!”

– Audience member

Photo: Patrice Ward

Sunset Center CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS

Now entering its seventh year, Classroom Connections  is Sunset Center’s arts-in-education program which brings our featured performers to regional schools. This unique and comprehensive program gives children an intimate, hands-on experience of the connection between  process  and  product. Seeing a finished product—a play or a painting—can be fun and rewarding for a child. Our goal is to empower students by breaking down the process of creating an artistic product step-by-step with the artists themselves.

Classroom Connections is uniquely in-depth; in this rigorous 4-part program, teachers and artists work with students classroom by classroom. By working in individual classrooms, participating educators are able to engage students on an interactive, individual level, in an atmosphere where students feel comfortable. These classroom visits culminate in a matinee performance at Sunset Center for participating students.

2013-2014 CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS PROGRAMSJONATHAN BATISTE & THE STAY HUMAN BAND The jazz musicians visited 375 2nd- and 3rd-graders in two elementary schools, teaching students about the melodic and rhythmic elements of jazz and the variety of instruments the band plays. According to student surveys, only 29% of the students liked jazz music before their experience with this program.  Afterward, that number increased to 92%!

AILEY II Ailey II artists visited 592 upper elementary and middle school students in three schools. Demystifying modern dance, the dancers taught students about the narrative themes of some of the company’s classic choreography, and emphasized the physical training necessary to perform in one of the top dance companies in the country. While 57% of participating students had no idea what modern dance was prior to the program, 79% were interested in learning more about modern dance after visiting with Ailey II. In addition to Classroom Connections, Ailey II conducted a master class for local high school dance students.

“Awesome performance and wonderful experience/exposure for my students!  It destroyed gender/ethnic stereotypes about dance. It gave them exposure to an art form they may not have otherwise had. On a basic level, my students now understand the athletic skill involved and that to be an athlete, one doesn’t have to be in professional sports. This came from feedback from many of my male students.” – Peggy Carroll, Music Director, Washington Middle School

“It was the most wonderful classroom presentation in my 29 years of teaching!

I’ll never forget the smiles on my students’ faces. The students were able to meet and speak with the performers. They learned that music can be a hobby and a career.” – Lisa Yonekura, Mission Park Elementary School teacher

“Jon Batiste, can you teach me

more jazz to show my family?” –2nd grade student,

Mission Park Elementary School

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Lisa Yonekura

Sunset Center COMMUNITYENGAGEMENT

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As Sunset Cultural Center, Inc. continues to evolve and grow since our formation as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in 2003, we endeavor to find new avenues to enrich, educate, inspire, and entertain community members like you. In addition to Classroom Connections and our Sunset Presents performances, Sunset Center provides numerous opportunities throughout the year for the public to engage with ideas and the arts, and share a good time with other members of the community.

As part of our larger programming and outreach efforts, Sunset Center regularly offers free topical seminars to the public through our Educational Series. Made possible by our corporate partner Schwartzel + Sullivan Wealth Management Group, Merrill Lynch, Monterey County residents can learn from local experts about a variety of pertinent issues ranging from smart investing to extraordinary pet care.

During our 2013-2014 season, we presented: Planning for Health Care in Retirement and Long Term Care, The Art of Investing in Art, Securing Your Retirement: A Special Seminar on Social Security, and Through the Eyes of an Animal Communicator.

In addition to producing the Educational Series, we build unique audience engagement opportunities around select Sunset Presents performances. For example, in January of 2014, we brought culinary students from Rancho Cielo Community School to assist celebrity chef Robert Irvine with backstage prep for our performance Robert Irvine LIVE! We also held an intimate, pre-show VIP event for patrons in our STUDIO 105 venue, where attendees enjoyed an exciting glimpse inside Chef Irvine’s cooking process.

As an added component to Dweezil Zappa’s February 2014 Zappa Plays Zappa: Tour de Frank performance, we were very excited to offer “Dweezilla: Learn and Destroy,” a special master guitar class led by Dweezil Zappa himself. For the price of a fuzz pedal, students were able to learn techniques from the son of Frank Zappa. Participants were encouraged to bring their guitars to this interactive session.

“We are new in Carmel and we want to be involved in the community. We love the Educational Series.

The topics are always timely and relevant.” -Sam Fonte, Carmel resident

Sam & Glo Fonte

Chef Robert Irvine in STUDIO 105

Dweezil Zappa’s Master Class

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Sunset Center NORTH WING & MARJORIE EVANS GALLERY

NORTH WING The North Wing of the Sunset Center campus is home to four renovated meeting rooms and an art gallery. Carpenter Hall, Chapman, Babcock, and Bingham Rooms provide space for a variety of public and private functions. Some of the events that took place during the 2013-2014 season include An Artist Retreat with Anna Rhodes (above), the American Federation for Medical Research Western Regional Meeting, and the Carmel International Film Festival. Local groups such as Carmel Public Library Foundation and the City of Carmel Police Department also hold regular meetings, public lectures, and trainings in our facilities. During the fiscal year, we served over 19,700 people in the North Wing. We consider this activity essential to our mission to serve as a multi-purpose gathering place for the community.

MARJORIE EVANS GALLERY Sunset Center supports and promotes local artists and galleries by providing exhibition opportunities in the Marjorie Evans Gallery and in our meeting rooms. The exhibits are offered at no cost to the artists and the community. In our 2013-2014 season, we provided gallery space to nine artists, two local galleries, and a local wreath farm.

Artists display their work for one month in the Marjorie Evans Gallery and may hold a reception. We partner with our gallery sponsor, Sotheby’s International Realty Carmel, to promote the events. Local galleries also display their work quarterly in our meeting rooms. Westbrook Galleries, Gallery 21, New Masters Gallery, Zantman Art Galleries and artist Jacquelyn Coleman graciously loaned artwork to Sunset Center during the 2013-2014 season. GALLERY HIGHLIGHTS SEPTEMBER Remembering Spring, Jacquelyn Coleman (watercolor) Jacquelyn Coleman’s exhibition of paintings showcased a California style of watercolor painting, which was part of the American Scene or Regionalist movement. Jacquelyn also showed her work in our Marjorie Evans Gallery in 2011, and contributed an original watercolor rendering of Sunset Center that we continue to use on note cards and other communication.

JANUARY Mysterious Ireland-Irish Poetry and Mythology, Elizabeth Wrightman (acrylic, collage, pastels) The work in Carmel resident Elizabeth Wrightman’s exhibition of abstract expressionism was inspired by Celtic Ireland’s poetry and prose, as well as folklore, mythology, and Elizabeth’s own dreams. The ‘presence’ of nature, such as weather, trees, and animals, came through strongly in this enchanting show.

“It was one of the high points of my life to be able to show at Sunset Center. The night of my reception was a magical night in a magical setting. It was a very positive experience for me and my work.” -Elizabeth Wrightman

Sunset Center FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

Jacquelyn Coleman

Elizabeth Wrightman

Sunset Center NORTH WING & MARJORIE EVANS GALLERY

Sunset Center FRIENDS & NEIGHBORSHISTORIC PRESENTING PARTNERS The historical cornerstone of the Sunset Center is the four non-profit classical music presenters who collectively offer more than fifty classical music events each year. We are proud to call them our Historic Presenting Partners, and encourage you to explore their dynamic and impressive programming.

CARMEL BACH FESTIVAL“We are very proud to be one of the Historic Presenting Partners of the Sunset Center serving as a classical music anchor via our annual summer Festival each July. The Sunset Center is an ideal venue in terms of its intimate size. This enriches the relationship between the audience, our musicians, and fortifies the entire artistic experience. When one can see how an audience member responds to our work via the expressions of joy and wonder, or when we can actually feel the energy that flows across the footlights, we know we’ve reached the capacity to touch the soul in such profound ways.” - Debbie Chinn, Executive Director of Carmel Bach Festival

CARMEL MUSIC SOCIETY Since 1927, the Carmel Music Society has presented concerts by renowned classical artists from around the world.CHAMBER MUSIC MONTEREY BAY Chamber Music Monterey Bay’s mission is to enrich the cultural life of the community by promoting high quality chamber music through a world-class concert series and community education programs.MONTEREY SYMPHONY The Monterey Symphony is the fully professional orchestra serving the communities of the Monterey Bay, Salinas, Salinas Valley, Big Sur, and San Benito County.

TENANT ORGANIZATIONS Sunset Center’s campus is home to several arts-related nonprofit organizations, and this proximity fosters collaboration and mutually beneficial relationships. Providing this space at significantly subsidized rates demonstrates Sunset Center’s ongoing commitment to support other mission-driven organizations that offer real value to the community.

ARTS COUNCIL FOR MONTEREY COUNTY The mission of the Arts Council for Monterey County is to improve the quality of life in our region through the arts. CARMEL ADULT SCHOOL POTTERY STUDIO Carmel Adult School is a place where adults pursue life-long learning opportunities and improve the quality of their lives. 

CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHIC ART “The Center for Photographic Art occupies the very same gallery location at the Sunset Center as did its predecessor, the Friends of Photography. Ansel Adams and friends started the Friends of Photography in 1967. For almost 50 years, the Sunset Center has been witness to a parade of internationally recognized artists, exhibitions and workshops. We are grateful for the versatile facilities at the Sunset Center that serve as a contemplative context for a multitude of world-class photographers.” -Jerry Takigawa, President of the Board of Trustees

FOREST THEATER GUILD The mission of the Guild is to present quality performing arts, and to foster the growth and appreciation of the dramatic and allied arts among the broad community utilizing community talent with an emphasis on our youth.  HARRISON MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Book Drop & Storage) Friends of the Harrison Memorial Library is a non-profit volunteer organization established in 1972 to provide support for library activities and help purchase needed books and equipment. YOGA CENTER OF CARMEL Yoga Center of Carmel offers students opportunities to integrate body, mind, and spirit through the practice of Hatha Yoga.

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Sunset Center SUPPORTERSWe’re so grateful for your support of Sunset Center. Whether you’ve joined our Bravo! Membership program, volunteered your time, attended the gala, donated to us directly or through Monterey County Gives!, or visited the Center, you’ve made a difference.

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are truly the lifeblood of Sunset Center. Each volunteer donates at least 8 hours of their time per month to the Center. The people who tear your tickets and guide you to your seats in the theater are all volunteers. Dedicated community members also help in the administrative office, greet guests in the gallery and theater, and serve as ambassadors for Sunset Center.

The Volunteer Ambassador program began in 2013 to offer a subset of our volunteers a deeper understanding of Sunset Center. Upon completion of specialized training, Ambassadors are able to assist with patron questions and concerns and spread the word about Sunset Center in the community. The first group of Volunteer Ambassadors graduated in September 2014.

“I’ve always loved live theater and live performances, so Sunset Center is perfect for me. I volunteer and am a Bravo! Member because I like the people here, and I like giving back to the community. Both allow me to support Sunset Center and share the experience with like-minded people.”-Roberta Dooley, Sunset Center Volunteer and Bravo! Member

BRAVO! Sunset Center provides a unique opportunity for arts lovers to engage more deeply with each other and the Center through the Bravo! Membership Program. Our members gain access to exclusive benefits as well as one-of-a-kind opportunities to socialize with other arts supporters.

Our membership program, Bravo!, grew from just 28 members in September 2011 to nearly 400 members by June 2014. This increase in popularity can be attributed to the contagious enthusiasm of Bravo! members, as well as enhanced member benefits. The Bravo! program offers tiered pricing that facilitates membership on any budget, offering a variety of benefits at each level. To learn more or join the Bravo! Membership Program, visit www.sunsetcenter.org/bravo.

GALA

Participation and support from our community made Sunset Center’s Second Annual Gala a huge success, with contributions from donors and sponsors totaling $180,000. The event would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our gala committee, which included board, community, and staff members. The event’s theme was Mood Indigo: Martinis, Manhattans, and Memories, and featured a four-course dinner prepared by Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine with exclusive Hahn Estates wine pairings, signature martini and manhattan cocktails, an exciting live auction, unique table gifts, and a post-performance reception with The Four Freshmen.

“I support Sunset Center because it is the nexus of uplifting cultural activity on the Monterey Peninsula and for Central California.  And we all know that ticket income alone cannot underwrite the expense of presenting performing artists of such quality, diversity and professionalism.  For its continuance and growth, together, we must support Sunset Center.”- Woody Beville, Board Chair, Carmel International Film Festival

Bob Kaswen and Sophia UriatPhoto: Patrice Ward

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DONATIONS OF $10,000 OR MOREGary and Kathy BangHarwood (Woody) and Judy BevilleBill and Nancy DoolittleLawrence Harris Jr. and Jane Harris Charitable TrustElece and Tom LeveroneMerrill Lynch Wealth ManagementStan and Sharon MeresmanMonterey Peninsula FoundationRobert and Judith ProfetaThe Scott Fund, The Marilyn & Philo Holland Fund, and the George P. and Betty Kendall Memorial Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County Sunset Center Producer’s Guild

DONATIONS BETWEEN $5,000 & $9,999Bank of America FoundationRich and Demi BriscoeFred and Chris BrownJames and Gloria DidonThe Dunspaugh-Dalton FoundationNeil and Diane GoodhueNancy JohnBob KaswenThe Robert S. and Grayce B. Kerr Foundation, Inc.Linda Lee LesterSue McCloudNancy Buck Ransom FoundationJohn SaarSotheby’s International RealtyAnne and Peter ThorpKen and Jean WhiteDan and Kathryn Yost

DONATIONS BETWEEN $2,000 & $4,999Arts Council for Monterey CountyKen and Tina BenderJason and Melissa BurnettDavid and Bertie Bialeck ElliottDavid Flint and MaryLou HermanMary and DeWitt GiffordDavid and Anita GryskaJack and Stephanie Harkness

Fred KernFrank and Judith MarshallDick and Liz MoleyPebble Beach Company FoundationRob and Stacy ProfetaGerry and Denise SchwartzelTruda StecklerStuart and Daphne WellsDean and Rebecca Willard

DONATIONS BETWEEN $1,000 & $1,999AnonymousMichael and Lucia BoggiattoStuart and Lena ClarkKurt Grasing and Christine ChinBeverly and Lyman HamiltonJo IrmasMike and Barbara JashinskiSam and Coralee LinderMonterey County Gives!Shirley and Wayne MoonBob and Leslie MulfordFredrick O’SuchFriends of Sunset FoundationTerry and Kay SullivanBeatrice and John TaggKen TalmageThe Thomas Werbe Family Charitable Gift Fund

DONATIONS UP TO $999Al and Dee AdolphSusan AndrewsAnonymousRick and Tonya AntleYavuz AtilaChristine BalogBob and Janice BasharaRichard BealeSteven and Susan BeckClayton and Sarah BerlingMel BlevensLisa BoardmanHelen BreckTom and Sally BrocatoWendy Brodie and Bob BussingerCindy CassCarla ConiglioThomas ConmyAlbert CrutcherDarwin R. and Ellie DatwylerMary DelfinoNancy and Hugh Ditzler

Susan DitzlerRoxann DixonRoberta DooleySid and Mervil DorrSusan DraperG. Robert EvansRichard FalgeBarabra Fellini and Donna AmbrosiniWendy FieldsJim and Renee FuquaJudith FurmanThe GE FoundationJ. Jeffrey GreenJohn and Enis HallSusan HamiltonSara HarkinsBurt and Pamela HarrisRuth HartmannAdrienne S. HermanCarolyn and Robert JenkinsH. William KelandNorma KeleherThomas KunelisMark and Shari LasherZad and Laela LeavyDan and Pat LesterAbe LivchitzBarbara LivingstonGary and Judy LoganEdward LohmannSkip and Liz LordDonald R. LuceEdward and Peg MagnerSusan MartinRyan and Rosanna McCormickPatrick McGovern Nicki and Michael McMahanKen and Francine MeadorsJon and Geri MenoldFred and Phyllis MeurerAvril and John MeyerDavid and Deborah MillerWallace and Jacqueline MoserConstance Murray and Dave BuckinghamWarren and Lillian NeidenbergBob and Loey OppenheimJames and Carrie PanettaDavid S. and Patty M. ParkerThe Peter and Jackie Henning Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey CountyWilliam and Hillis PhelpsSarah Pierce

Graham and Laurie PikePlaczek Family FoundationJim PlourdAlan PomattoBruce Gordon and Marilyn PostJames H. PriceGene Prideaux-BruneTom and Susan Redfern in Memory of Elizabeth Rowena RobinsonSally ReedJanet and Niels ReimersDiane RobeySheri RushingChi-Cha RussoMaureen SandersChristine Sandin and Joe FletcherLicia Santos in Memory of Mary Finny GoldMaryann SeenoDonald SlichterCharles and Leslie SnorfGloria Souza and Sandie BorthwickSusan StewartJason and Julie StilwellJim and Sharon SwallowVerna Test-ParsonsBarbara and Ron ThompsonJack Vanvalkenburgh and Amy L. Roth, Ph.D.Steve and Barbara WalkerKim and Gina WestonCharles and Theresa WilliamsR.A. Williams and C.B. WilliamsLes and Judy WillisStephen WoolpertMargaret YoungBradley ZeveFlorence Zeve

IN-KIND DONATIONSAmerican International Transportation Services, Inc.Aqua Terra CulinaryAugustina’sMark AyersKathy BangBittner’sBradford Briske, La BalenaWendie Brodie and Bob Bussinger of Art of Food TVSimon BullCarmel Bach Festival

Carmel Chamber of Commerce Visitor’s CenterCarmel International Film FestivalCarmel Music SocietyCarmel Plant TendersCasa Di CampagnaCayen CollectionCinq MondesCoastal Luxury ManagementDebra CDrive CarmelEuropean JewelersFaith and FlowerGalante VineyardsGarlic City LimousineMary and DeWitt GiffordGirl Boy GirlStephanie and Jack HarknessOrrin HeinBill Hill and Kevin Courter, New Masters GalleryHomes and Land Magazine Monterey CountyJolieRussell Joyce, Joyce VineyardsKSBWLloyd’s ShoesBob and Fabia MassaroMaterial GoodsMonterey SymphonyNational Parking and ValetRobert and Judith ProfetaRumble Seat MusicSam Linder Auto GroupScheid VineyardsChristine SandinSpencer’s StationeryStephan CoriSunstar MediaThe Club CarmelThe TreadmillValley Hills Deli and BBQ and Fermin SanchezWeber Goldsmith Gallery

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented here.

Should there be an error, please accept our apologies

and notify us so we can make the correction.

2013-2014 DONORS

COST OF SERVICES

Direct  Costs 1,107,693$                                                          Overhead  Expense 221,462$                                                                Fundraising  Expense 109,797$                                                                Programs  &  Services 927,954$                                                                

2,366,906$                                                          

Direct  Costs  47%  

Overhead  Expense  9%  

Fundraising  Expense  5%  

Programs  &  Services  39%  

COST OF SERVICES

Direct  Costs 1,107,693$                                                          Overhead  Expense 221,462$                                                                Fundraising  Expense 109,797$                                                                Programs  &  Services 927,954$                                                                

2,366,906$                                                          

Direct  Costs  47%  

Overhead  Expense  9%  

Fundraising  Expense  5%  

Programs  &  Services  39%  

COST OF SERVICES

OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT SOURCES

Programming  Revenue 716,263$                          Rental  Income 358,544$                          Fees  &  Other  Income 230,970$                          Contributions  &  Fundraising 402,629$                          City-­‐Provided  Revenue 650,000$                          

2,358,406$                  

Programming  Revenue  30%  

Rental  Income  15%  

Fees  &  Other  Income  10%  

ContribuIons  &  Fundraising  

17%  

City-­‐Provided  Revenue  28%  

OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT SOURCES

Programming  Revenue 716,263$                          Rental  Income 358,544$                          Fees  &  Other  Income 230,970$                          Contributions  &  Fundraising 402,629$                          City-­‐Provided  Revenue 650,000$                          

2,358,406$                  

Programming  Revenue  30%  

Rental  Income  15%  

Fees  &  Other  Income  10%  

Contribu>ons  &  Fundraising  

17%  

City-­‐Provided  Revenue  28%  

OPERATING REVENUE & SUPPORT SOURCES

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Sunset Center FINANCIALS

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF SUNSET CENTER

“Arts activity creates thousands of direct and indirect jobs and generates billions in government and business revenues. The arts also make our cities destinations for tourists, help attract and retain businesses, and play an important role in the economic revitalization of cities and the vibrancy of our neighborhoods.” – Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter, for Americans for the Arts

Americans for the Arts’ Economic Impact of Nonprofit Arts & Culture Industry documents the key role played by this industry in strengthening our nation’s economy. The Arts & Economic Prosperity IV study demonstrates that nonprofit arts and culture organizations are an economic driver in communities. The following chart illustrates Sunset Center’s significant impact on the local economy during FY 2013-14. Using figures computed with the Arts & Economic Prosperity IV calculator, Sunset Center generated $4.1 million in audience spending and 139 full time equivalent jobs in the immediate area.

SUMMARY OF ECONOMIC IMPACTS FY 2013-2014

Local StateTotal  Expenditures FTE  Jobs Household  Income Government  Revenue Government  Revenue

Impact  of  Sunset  Center: 2,548,977$                                             94.3 2,144,505$                                           88,934$                                                                 104,737$                                                            

Impact  of  Sunset  Center  Audience  Members: 1,604,490$                                             44.4 968,647$                                                 84,091$                                                                 91,087$                                                                

Total  Industry  Impact  (the  sum  of  organization  and  audience): 4,153,467$                                             138.8 3,113,152$                                           173,025$                                                             195,824$                                                            

Summary  of  Economic  Impacts  FY  2013-­‐2014

Assets FY  2011-­‐12 FY  2012-­‐13 FY  2013-­‐14Current  assets

Cash $548,657 $444,190 $591,561Receivables 31,472                               43,971                               39,840                              Prepaid  expenses  &  other 11,926                               15,389                               43,194                              

Total  current  assets $592,055 503,550                           674,595                          Investments 314,410                           315,409                           211,761                          Fixed  assets  (net) 328,760                           317,001                           302,603                          Non-­‐current  assets -­‐                                           -­‐                                           -­‐                                          Total  Assets $1,235,225 $1,135,960 $1,188,959

Liabilities  &  Net  Assets FY  2011-­‐12 FY  2012-­‐13 FY  2013-­‐14Current  Liabilities

Accounts  payable  &  other $190,283 $165,695 $151,766Loan  &  other  debt -­‐                                           -­‐                                           -­‐                                          Deferred  revenue 118,433                           127,959                           324,600                          

Total  current  liabilities 308,716                           293,654                           476,366                          Non-­‐current  liabilities 1,823                                   -­‐                                           -­‐                                          Total  Liabilities $310,539 $293,654 $476,366

Net  AssetsUnrestricted $697,745 $653,742 $567,305Temporarily  restricted 226,941                           188,564                           145,288                          Permanently  restricted -­‐                                           -­‐                                           -­‐                                          Total  Net  Assets $924,686 $842,306 $712,593Total  Liabilities  &  Net  Assets $1,235,225 $1,135,960 $1,188,959

SUNSET  CULTURAL  CENTER,  INC.STATEMENT  OF  FINANCIAL  POSITION

JUNE  30,  2014

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Sunset Center FINANCIALS

GALLERY SPONSORSotheby’s International Realty Carmel

HOTEL PARTNERS Adobe Inn

Carmel Boutique Inns

Carmel Country Inn

Carmel Lodge

Coachman’s Inn

The Cobblestone Inn Bed & Breakfast

The Cypress Inn

Forest Lodge

Happy Landing Inn

Hofsas House

Horizon Inn

L’Auberge Carmel

Lamp Lighter Inn and Sunset Suites

The Pine Inn

Tally Ho Inn

Tradewinds Carmel

Vagabond’s House Inn

RESTAURANT PARTNERSAubergine Restaurant at L’Auberge

Basil Restaurant

Brophy’s Tavern

Classic Catering

The Forge in the Forest Restaurant

Grasing’s Coastal Cuisine

Il Fornaio Restaurant & Bakery

Mundaka Restaurant

Pacific Coast Catering

Terry’s Lounge at Cypress Inn

Pacific’s Edge Restaurant

FOUNDATION SUPPORTArts Council of Monterey County

Community Foundation for Monterey County

The Dunspaugh-Dalton Foundation

Monterey Peninsula Foundation

Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation

Pebble Beach Company Foundation

The Robert S. and Grayce B. Kerr Foundation, Inc.

BRAVO! BUSINESS PARTNERSAnton and Michael

Basil Seasonal Dining

Brophy’s Tavern

Carmel Plaza

Coachman’s Inn

The Forge in the Forest Restaurant

The Grill on Ocean Avenue

Happy Landing Inn

Hofsas House

Le St. Tropez

Lula’s Chocolates

Merlot! Bistro

Pine Inn

PortaBella Restaurant

Scheid Vineyards

Tally Ho Inn

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2013-2014 SUNSET CENTER SPONSORS

Sunset Center SPONSORS

Sunset Center WHO WE ARE

Elece Otten Leverone Chair

Kathy Bang Vice Chair

Stan Meresman Secretary

Lisa Boardman Treasurer

Nancy Doolittle

Rich Fineberg

Mary Gifford

Kurt Grasing

Sue McCloud

Bob L. Oppenheim

Steve Pearson

Leslie Snorf

Ken White Friends of Sunset Foundation President

Board Of Trustees

Staff Christine Sandin Executive Director 

Agha Bilal Finance Director

Alex Richardson Outreach and Marketing Associate

Anne Marion Development Coordinator

Barbara Davison Development Manager

Charles Williams House Manager

Christie Balestrieri Ticketing Services

Ed Cahoon Facilities Assistant

Fabia Massaro Box Office Manager

Jose Colocho Facility Maintenance

Maria Saenz Facilities Staff

Mary Carrieri Event Manager

Mauricio Castro  Facilities Staff

Michael Jayko  Production Manager 

Rollie Weaver Operations Director 

Rya Iverson Ticketing Services

Sasha Swift  Marketing and Event Coordinator

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