Eclectic Courtyards & Passageways of Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea: #45

Map Delineating #45 Sunset Community and Cultural Center Terrace and Plaza 45. Sunset Community and Cultural Center Terrace and Plaza View of Terrace View of Terrace View of Terrace View of Plaza from Terrace View of Plaza towards Terrace View of Plaza Office, Rooms & Tenants: Center for Photographic Art The Center for Photographic Art is a non-profit organization that presents major international photographic exhibitions throughout the year, as well as educational workshops and lectures. The organization endeavors to promote a better understanding and awareness of many different approaches to the photographic medium. CPA is celebrating over 30 years of fine art photography exhibitions in the same gallery, which was originally established as the Friends of Photography by Ansel Adams, Edward Weston and other classic artists. Sunset Center Office Executive Director: Peter Lesnik The Sunset Center is a community gathering place, where citizens of the region meet to enjoy the full spectrum of performing arts, view visual-arts exhibits, exchange ideas, learn, and attend organization meetings and educational events. The Center is also home to some of the region’s leading performing-arts organizations, visual and arts service organizations, and volunteer groups. Artists, local citizens and regional neighbors come together to share talents, ideas and enjoyment of one another in a carefully maintained, state-of-the-art historic facility, governed in a fiscally prudent manner that responds to the dynamic environment of the region. Marjorie Evans Gallery Ongoing art exhibits. Gallery is open Mon - Fri 9am to 5:00 pm. Bingham Room Chapman Room Arts Council for Monterey County Executive Director: Paulette Lynch The Mission of The Arts Council for Monterey County is to improve the quality of life in our region through the arts. Our programs nurture and promote access, participation and excellence in all arts disciplines. The Arts Council provides arts education to over 10,000 students thanks to support from local PTAs, foundations, businesses and individuals. We provide promotional, technical and financial support to over fifty arts organizations thanks to funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and a grant from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Babcock Room Sunset Theater The historic Sunset Center Theater is an ideal venue for live performances – from piano recitals to lectures and debates, musicals, rock-n-roll, operas, ballet to full-sized orchestral and theatrical productions. The 718 seat theater allows for several stage configurations, including an orchestra pit or thrust forestage. Complete lighting and sound controls, the option for an in-house sound board and backstage amenities ensure that staff and artists can plan a program for the optimal enjoyment of the audience. THE END