Monterey County Gives! 2024

Classroom Connections Est. 2008 to provided free, high-quality arts education and nurture students’ creativity and artistic development 15,000+ Students served 45+ Schools In Monterey County and beyond 80% Underfunded or Title 1 A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Tax ID 52-2404864 CLASSROOM CONNECTIONS Sunset Cultural Center began as a public school in 1926 and has been transformed into a state-of-the-art performing arts center with an intimate 718 seats, stunning gothic architecture, and incredible acoustics. Under the mantle of Sunset Presents, we bring a wide range of world-class performances and live events to our campus. Our dedicated team also programs no-cost community events and acclaimed arts education programs, making the arts accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for all. Since 2008, our signature program Classroom Connections has provided free, high-quality arts education to 15,000+ students, nurturing creativity and fostering artistic development at 45+ under-funded schools across Monterey County. The Classroom Connections program features artists from Sunset Presents visiting local school classrooms to lead interactive workshops with students. Following these workshops, the students, along with their teachers and chaperones, are invited to a morning matinee at the Sunset Center. This performance showcases the same artists and provides a professional demonstration of the art form explored in the classroom. “I would love to go back and see another play, because plays bring me a lot of joy and happiness because they’re fun and creative and because of the costumes, lighting, colors, and actors.” - La Paz Middle School Student SCANTO DONATE info@sunsetcenter.org boxoffice@sunsetcenter.org 831-620-2040 831-620-2048 x SUNSET CULTURAL CENTER

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