34 Monterey County GIVES! 2023 mcgives.com Arts & Culture DONate online mcgives.com caters to the taste of our population, creating a bigger draw every year. A very important element is feeding the kids before the concert, which the Pops also provides. This outreach is what our community needs for us to continue to create a cohesive environment.” -Matt Huot Monterey History and Art Association Year Founded: 1931 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 0 paid, 62 volunteers Budget: $240,720 402-4794 montereyhistory.org Big Idea: As the state’s First City, you could say Monterey is California’s Big Idea. With this in mind, the Monterey History and Art Association (MHAA) seeks donations to help support its quest to preserve and share the extensive and essential artifacts of the city’s history. One location begging to be preserved and shared is the historic Doud House Victorian garden. But first, extensive refurbishment is needed including new plantings, new garden borders, and arbor and fence repairs necessary to allow it to be reopened to the public. “Please help MHAA bring one of Monterey’s forgotten gardens back to life! Tucked behind the historic Doud House in the middle of Old Monterey, the garden was once a beautiful and peaceful space, with benches, climbing roses and other plants. Through the years the garden has faded and crumbled. MHAA wants to bring it back to life, so we can all enjoy its beauty and tranquility when visiting the Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library—another very historic building right next door. Be a part of history and beauty rediscovered.” -Kip Hudson Monterey Jazz Festival Year Founded: 1958 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 10 paid, 147 volunteers Budget: $562,458 (excluding festival budget) 373-3366 montereyjazzfestival.org Big Idea: This all-American art form is in good hands through the youth education programs offered by the Monterey Jazz Festival. This nonprofit’s Big Idea fuels several opportunities for youth to get involved with jazz music, from the Regional All Star Orchestra and Choral Ensemble for high schoolers to Jazz Uplifts, an in-school program for third- to sixth-graders. Professional musicians provide expert instruction during summer jazz camps and students of any age learn jazz through a four-month course called Trading Fours. “I was new to jazz and one of the youngest people there but I felt very welcomed once I stepped into this camp. The faculty was very friendly and nice and I was able to make lots of friends easily. It was really nice to be able to play trombone with other trombonists, and if I had the option to come back, I would!” -Felice, 11 Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theatre Year Founded: 2017 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 7 paid, 110 volunteers Budget: $139,702 998-0793 mpballettheatre.org Big Idea: Donors to this Big Idea contribute to a treasured holiday tradition for families throughout Monterey County. Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theatre produces annual performances of the ballet classic The Nutcracker, featuring 110 local dancers in elementary, middle and high school. More than 2,800 audience members take part in these four performances. General operational support is needed to help put on this production, which includes more than 300 hours of work over 10 weekends. “The discipline, perseverance and artistry instilled in me during my time at Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theater have helped me grow into the person I am today. Being a part of the organization has taught me the value of hard work, the importance of teamwork and the transformative power of expressing oneself through movement. Monterey Peninsula Ballet Theatre’s impact on my life extends far beyond the dance studio—it has taught me invaluable life lessons and provided a foundaSol Treasures Arts and Cultural Center Year Founded: 2007 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 4 paid, 27 volunteers Budget: $380,000 386-1381 soltreasures.com Big Idea: While headlines frequently cite research claiming social media hurts teens and youth, Sol Treasures believes the “dual nature of social media as both enriching and potentially detrimental to mental health” must be understood and embraced. This approach, the organization’s Big Idea, helps youth self-regulate their emotions and provide artistic alternatives to excessive social media use—think podcasting and digital design, among other multimedia presentations. Sol Treasures provides a safe space for young artists to explore and create, helping them build healthy habits for a successful future. “Dear Sol Treasures: Growing up in your program is an experience I will always treasure. No words could properly express how much you have strengthened my passion in the arts and confidence as a person. Thank you so much for the wonder in my childhood and the push for my future. I promise I will use the scholarship and make you proud.” -Elliot Riley spotlight It was an evening of total magic.” Susan Meister, Musikiwest tion that has allowed me to be confident in myself and my abilities in both my personal and professional life. I am truly grateful for the experiences I have gained and wish that all dancers are able to have a similar experience in their dance education.” -Natalie Lobo
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