Carlsbad Friends of the Arts

Who Are the Friends?

Carlsbad Friends of the Arts, Carlsbad Friends of the Arts, is a nonprofit group dedicated to making the arts an integral part of our community experience. Founded in 1987, Carlsbad Friends of the Arts remains committed to our original mission: to promote and support the programs and activities of the City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office. The members of Carlsbad Friends of the Arts have provided hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours promoting and supporting the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office activities and programs, such as TGIF Concerts in the Parks, opening receptions for the William D. Cannon Gallery and Deedie’s House exhibitions, and performing arts programs including Starring Artists and Front Row Saturdays. the activities of the organization, increasing your involvement and furthering the cultural arts experience for your community. You, too, can be a part of art in Carlsbad!

Support the Arts! Contact Us

442-339-2083 www.carlsbadfriendsofthearts.org How Can I Be a Friend of the Arts?

You can help realize the mission of the Friends of Arts and ensure that the vibrant arts and culture programs continue to make Carlsbad a creative community!

• Join Us! Family memberships are $60 per year, with other membership levels and benefits packages available.

Visit the Friends’ booth at any TGIF event to learn more and receive your very special members-only offers!

Additionally, members receive Arts

News, the quarterly publication from the Cultural Arts Office, plus invitations to exclusive exhibition receptions and other special events.

Your membership helps fund many of the programs and events presented by the Cultural Arts Office.

• Volunteer! You can increase your involvement and contribute your time and talents to our mission. Choose from many fun and engaging volunteer activities.

• Serve! You may consider joining the Friends of the Arts Board of

Directors, helping direct and oversee TGIF Merchandise

Head over to the Carlsbad Friends of the Arts booth at each TGIF concert for interesting and useful merchandise! Check out Goverre wine glasses for sale as well as free giveaways. While you’re there, learn about joining Carlsbad Friends of the Arts and enter to win Opportunity Drawing prizes!

Carlsbad Friends of the Arts 2022 Board of Directors Brenda Beckett, President Aaron Alter, First Vice President Donna Beyer, Second Vice President Amanda Ecoff, TGIF Partnership Director Anita Minard, Treasurer Roslyn Simmons, Membership Liz Lichtenberger, Communications Alan Rock, Forever Richard Schultz, ex officio Thomas Johnston, ex officio Wendy Sabin-Lasker, ex officio

With Great Appreciation and In Loving Memory of Alan Rock

Please share a moment with us to recognize and thank Alan Rock for his many, many years of devotion to Carlsbad Friends of the Arts, the TGIF Concerts in the Parks, and the Carlsbad Community.

You may notice one less friendly-faced, gentle-souled ticket super-seller on the field this year.