HENRY MILLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY Year Founded: 1981 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 5 paid, 10 volunteers Budget: $530,475 (831) 667-2574 henrymiller.org BIG IDEA: In only a few months, the Henry Miller Memorial Library in Big Sur will participate in the historic, international transfer of a collection of Miller’s works to the Bibliothèque Nationale de France (BnF) in Paris. In further recognition of this Big Idea, the library will host “Celebrating Henry Miller: An International Festival of Letters, Love & Creative Exchange.” Donations will support the primary organizing duties of this multi-day festival of music, poetry, theater, film and more. “The Henry Miller Library’s books and art, the gorgeous setting, and the warm reception by staff combined to make it even more special than I anticipated. What a great way to learn about life in Big Sur, meet locals and other visitors, so many from abroad, and create another memorable opportunity in my travels.” -J. Bloomfield I CANTORI DI CARMEL Year Founded: 1981 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 0 paid, 80 volunteers Budget: $420,000 (831) 644-8012 icantori.org BIG IDEA: This Big Idea spans the entirety of the I Cantori universe, which is the phrase used to describe the generation-spanning programming offered by concert chorus I Cantori di Carmel. These programs include the I Cantori orchestra, C4 chamber ensemble and I Cantorini, the youth chorus. Funds are needed to support all corners of this universe, from choral workshops in local middle schools to discounted tickets for students, teachers under 30 and members of the military. “I have been a singer all of my life, amateur and professional, in big choirs, chamber groups, in small towns, major cities and everything in between. Happily, I found I Cantori, the place where I finally feel at home. Standards are high, but inspiring and attainable. Repertoire doesn’t compromise to fit some imagined level of expertise. Every singer’s ability is valued and welcomed and the result is a musical home and family of extraordinary sincerity and love. I’m so glad that this is where I finally landed.” -Liz Lyman MARINA YOUTH ARTS Year Founded: 2005 Paid Staff and Volunteers: 0 paid, 45 volunteers Budget: $113,901 (408) 691-0692 marinayoutharts.org BIG IDEA: The free visual and performing arts programs offered by Marina Youth Arts are facing surging demand. In the past year, several classes ARTS & CULTURE DONATE ONLINE MCGIVES.COM 38 Monterey County GIVES! 2026 mcgives.com
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