MISSION STATEMENT

The Patrons of the Arts Foundation, operating as Carlsbad Community Theatre, provides opportunities for North County San Diego residents of all ages to participate in high quality performing and visual activities. Our goals are to promote the arts by:

• Providing year-round cultural events at affordable prices;
  
• Developing a strong sense of community support for the Carlsbad Community Arts Center and its activities;
• Developing a broad base of financial support.
  

• Nurturing an appreciation of the arts among all segments of the community, particularly children and youth;
  
• Providing educational opportunities;
  
• Offering scholarships.

The Patrons of the Arts Foundation is a California non-profit corporation as defined by the IRS, section 501(c)(3)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007

Penni Barachkov
Tina Deninger
Amanda Gallagher
Nancy Gallagher
Eric Hellmers
Ric Henry
Jeanne Herrick - President/Treasurer
Kendall Holmes
Gena Hornung
Michael Hyde
Debbie Kloetzer
Kathy Martin - Secretary
Rosemarie Miller
Phil Okun
Nancy Porter
Lane Schwartz
Olivia Schulenburg

CREATIVE ADVISORY BOARD

Kitty McMahon
Sharon White

HONORARY BOARD

Yoli Bennett - Costume Designer
Randal C. Chapin - Carlsbad Inn
Larry Clemens - Businessman
Cheryl Ernst - Carlsbad Unified School District (Superintendent)
Joe Gallagher - MSK Management (Owner/Development Company)
Jim Haedrich - Tip Top Meats & Delicatessen (Owner)
Carol Herrara - Retired Kelly Elementary School Principal
Julie Nygaard - Former Carlsbad City Council Member
Muriel Roston - Artist & Founding President
Dr. Mark Yamanaka - Pulmonary Medicine

ADVISORY BOARD

Paula Barton
Maury Cohn
Courtney Gonzalez
Suzanne Gonzalez
Bonnie Hall
Bobbie Hoder
Laurie Johnson (Valadez)
Chuck Krause
Nancy Matsumoto
Joan McDonald
Will Neblett
Leo Pacheco
Carol Phelps
Russ Pong
Jim Shepard
Ginya Sherlock
Penny Steinman
Harold Stidolph
Rick White
Jeri Yamanaka