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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
TU-YO THEATRE, INC.
This agreement is made on the day of ____________, 2025, by Tu-Yo Theatre, Inc., hereinafter
referred to as “Grantee,” and the City of Carlsbad, a municipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as
“City” (the “Agreement”). City, as Grantor, agrees to provide Grantee the Grant funds awarded to Grantee
during the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts Grants Program in an amount not to exceed Four-thousand
two-hundred fifty dollars ($4,250) (“Grant”). The purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to Grantee for
the project outlined in the Agreement Scope (“Agreement Scope”).
Project Title: Melba Tirado Sanchez - From Our Point of View - Vignettes From the Latina Perspective
The grant provided herein is comprised of public funds. Therefore, to ensure that the public funds are
used for a public purpose, in accordance with the law, the City and Grantee hereby agree to the following
terms.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF GRANT
1. TERM.
The term of this Agreement shall mean the period commencing on the execution date of this Agreement
and expiring on Sept. 2, 2026. The term of this Agreement may be extended by mutual written agreement
of the parties. The parties will prepare a written amendment indicating the effective date and length of
extended Agreement.
2. USE OF COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS PROCEEDS.
a. Grant funds are to be disbursed as outlined in this Agreement in consideration of and on
condition that the sum be expended in carrying out the purpose as set forth in the Agreement
Scope and under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. Grantee agrees to
assume any obligation to furnish any additional funds that may be necessary to complete the
Agreement Scope.
b. In accordance with the Agreement Scope and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts Grants
Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used from Sept. 2, 2025 through Sept. 2, 2026. Any
extension of fund use must be requested in writing at least 30 days prior to the end of the
Agreement or sooner to allow time for written amendment and approval in writing by City.
Extension of Community Arts Grants 2025-26 funds may render that organization ineligible to
apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants
Fiscal Year 2026-27 cycle.
c. All costs accrued for services and/or supplies prior to the execution of Agreement are not
eligible for funding or reimbursement through the use of Grant proceeds.
d. Eligible and ineligible costs include, but are not limited to, items detailed in the Fiscal Year
2025-26 Community Arts Grants Guidelines, in the section titled Eligible and Ineligible Costs,
attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
3. CONDITIONS OF FUNDING AND DISBURSEMENT.
City shall have no obligation to provide the Grant proceeds or to make any subsequent disbursement of
Grant proceeds, and may seek reimbursement of Grant proceeds, if any of the following requirements are
not fully satisfied:
a. Grantee shall use grant funds to implement the Agreement Scope, including using the Grant
funds to only cover expenditures for programs and services incurred during the Agreement
Scope dates and under the terms and conditions of this Grant Agreement.
b. Grantee shall certify that the Agreement Scope is within Carlsbad city limits or that the
Grantee’s main address is within Carlsbad city limits, as specified in the fiscal year
2025-26 Community Arts Grants Guidelines.
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c. Noncompliance: Grantees in noncompliance with the above reporting requirements agree to
return some or all of the initial Grant payment if requested by the City. Additionally, if Grantee
is found to be in noncompliance, Grantee agrees that for the year immediately following a
determination of noncompliance, Grantee shall be ineligible to receive any new grants from
the City.
7. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS.
The Grant amount to be provided to the grantee, under this Agreement, may be disbursed as follows:
a. First payment of 80 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon approval of Revised Project Form as
applicable, and receipt of fully executed contract.
b. Final payment of 20 percent of Grant will be disbursed upon receipt of Final Report and
approval by Library & Cultural Arts Director or designee.
c. Any payment of a Grant amount in excess of the final Project costs shall be returned to the City
within sixty (60) days of completion of the Agreement Scope or the Project end date, whichever
is earliest.
8. PROJECT CANCELLATION.
a. If a Grantee wishes to cancel a Project at any time, Grantee shall notify the City in writing within
fifteen (15) calendar days of the decision to cancel and Grantee, at the time it provides the City
with notice of cancellation, shall return all Grant funds to the City.
b. In the event an approved Agreement Scope cannot be completed for any reason, and if Grant
funds were disbursed to Grantee, Grantee agrees to return all Grant funds to the City forthwith.
9. PROJECT MODIFICATION OR TERMINATION.
a. Grantee may unilaterally rescind this Agreement at any time prior to the commencement of the
Project, or prior to first disbursement of funds. After Project commencement, as outlined in the
Agreement Scope, or disbursement of Grant funds, this Agreement may be rescinded, modified,
or amended only by mutual agreement, in writing, of both the City and Grantee.
b. Any changes, whether planned or unanticipated, to funded projects due to a local health order
(including, but not limited to, state or local health orders and social distancing measures) must
be submitted to City at least seven (7) calendar days before implementation of the change.
Proposed modifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and the City's Cultural Arts
Manager or designee will notify Grantee in writing whether the proposed changes are approved.
Any project changes must continue to adhere to the City’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts
Grants Guidelines as defined in Exhibit “A.”
10. LOSS OF GRANT.
At the discretion of the City, the following actions may result in a loss of all or in part of any Grant amount
allocated to the Grantee:
a. A Grantee fails to enter into a signed Agreement with the City within thirty (30) calendar days
of receipt of the Agreement.
b. Activities associated with Grantee occur that do not align with activities described in the
Agreement Scope, including, but not limited to, reduction in services, significant alteration of
Agreement Scope elements, such as performers, artists or attendees, or significant changes in
Grantee’s budget: income, expenses, or line-item designations, included in the Agreement
Scope.
c. A Grantee withdraws or terminates the Agreement Scope.
d. A Grantee fails to complete the Agreement Scope and/or fails to submit all required reports
and/or documentation before Oct. 2, 2026.
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11. COVENANT AGAINST DISCRIMINATION.
Grantee will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations prohibiting
discrimination and harassment. Grantee agrees that neither it nor its agents shall discriminate against any
clients, prospective clients, employees, prospective employees, contractors, or prospective contractors
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or familial status or other protected
classification.
12. NOTICES.
a. The names and addresses of the persons who are authorized to give written notices to receive
written notice on behalf of City and on behalf of Grantee under this Agreement.
b. Each party will notify the other immediately of any changes of address that would require any
notice or delivery to be directed to another address.
For Grantee: For City:
Tu-Yo Theatre, Inc. City of Carlsbad
Attn: Melba Tirado Sanchez Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson
2025 Westwood Drive 1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1143 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email: melbartirado@gmail.com suzanne.smithson@carlsbadca.gov
13. INDEMNIFICATION.
Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold free and harmless the City, its officers, officials,
employees and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs (including but not
limited to attorney's fees) and liabilities of any kind arising directly or indirectly out of, or related in any
way whatsoever to the provision of Grant proceeds.
14. NO PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE. The relationship between City and Grantee is solely that of Grantor and Grantee. Under no circumstances
shall City and Grantee be deemed to be partners or involved in a joint venture.
15. MODIFICATIONS.
This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by written document duly executed by an
authorized representative of both the City and the Grantee.
16. GOVERNING LAW.
This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and be governed by the laws of the State of
California regardless of conflict of laws principles. Venue, in the event of a dispute, shall be in the North
San Diego County Superior Court.
17. SEVERABILITY.
In the event that any provision or clause of this Agreement conflicts with applicable law, such conflict shall
not affect other provisions of this Agreement, which can be given effect without the conflicting provision.
To this end, the provisions of this Agreement are declared to be severable.
18. DRAFTING AMBIGUITIES.
Grantee understands and is aware that it has the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the
negotiations, terms and conditions of this Agreement, and that the decision to seek advice of counsel is
the sole responsibility of Grantee. The Parties negotiated this Agreement with the opportunity to receive
the aid of counsel and, accordingly, intend this Agreement to be construed fairly, according to its terms,
in plain English, without constructive presumptions against the drafting Party.
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19. SIGNING AUTHORITY.
The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture or
governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the
corporation, partnership, joint venture, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or Parties hereto
harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.
GRANTEE CITY OF CARLSBAD, a municipal corporation of
the State of California
*By: By:
(1st signature here) SUZANNE SMITHSON
Library & Cultural Arts Director
As authorized by the City Manager
MARIA PATRICE AMON, Chief Executive Officer
(Print name/Title)
patriceamon@gmail.com
(Email address) ATTEST:
For SHERRY FREISINGER, City Clerk
(Date)
**By:
(2nd signature here)
Morgen Fry, Assistant City Clerk
PETER CIRINO, Chief Financial Officer
(Print name/Title)
info@tuyotheatre.org
(Email address)
(Date)
If required by City, proper notary acknowledgment of execution by contractor must be attached. If a
Corporation, Agreement must be signed by one corporate officer from each of the following two groups.
*Group A. **Group B.
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under
corporate seal empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
For CINDIE K. McMAHON, City Attorney
By: ____________________________
Deputy City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”
SCOPE OF GRANT
The Arts Commission met and approved the grant awards on May 1, 2025, indicating funding is in
accordance with the Final 2025-26 Funding Plan.
Grant Support Documents
Required
• Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Arts Grants Guidelines
• Completed Community Arts Grants 2025-26 Application
Optional, As Needed
• Community Arts Grants 2025-26 – Project Budget Information
• Community Arts Grants 2025-26 – Revised Project Form
• Community Arts Grants 2025-26 – Revised Project Budget Information
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FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS GUIDELINES
WELCOME
The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office serves to encourage, develop and facilitate an enriched environment of artistic,
creative and cultural activity in the City of Carlsbad and the North San Diego County region. The Cultural Arts Office manages
funding programs to provide financial support to organizations, schools and individuals for various projects through a
competitive application and review process. These projects benefit the community through an array of activities for schools,
artists and organizations. The Community Arts Grants program was identified for continued and increasing support by the
Carlsbad City Council through the 2018 Arts & Culture Master Plan.
The City of Carlsbad’s Community Arts Grants program supports quality arts and cultural programming that promotes the
representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals, including and not limited to people of differing abilities,
class, generations, ethnicities and races, gender identities, religious or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations, or veteran status.
Our mission supports the following values:
• Provide inclusive opportunities for arts & culture experiences for Carlsbad students and residents
reducing/eliminating barriers for participation.
• Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages.
• Support local and regional arts organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of life in
Carlsbad and North San Diego County.
• Support arts education in schools and through affiliated organizations.
• Develop and support organizational strength and capacity of Carlsbad arts organizations.
• Encourage new and emerging artists, arts organizations and programs in Carlsbad, CA.
• Celebrate Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant and creative destination for residents and visitors alike.
• Acknowledge indigenous land and cultural awareness in the Carlsbad community.
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 OVERVIEW
The updated FY 2025-26 guidelines reflect national grantmaking trends and best practices and support funding for artists and
arts organizations in Carlsbad and surrounding areas. Guidelines were approved by the City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission on
Dec. 5, 2024.
Total funding available for the FY 2025-26 cycle is $117,128. All final reports are due within 30 days of the completion of the
event or Oct. 2, 2026, whichever comes first. The first 80% of all awarded funds will be disbursed after agreements are
executed and by the Sept. 2, 2025, grant start date; the final 20% once the final report and budget are submitted and
approved.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Grantees are asked to remain vigilant and informed of health and safety requirements, including mandated protocols as
outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies always. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of the
agreement and grant funds.
Important dates for the FY 2025-26 grant cycle application are as follows:
• Applications open: Monday, Feb. 10, 2025
• Applications due: Monday, Mar. 17, 2025
• Arts Commission Funding Plan review & approval: Thursday, May 1, 2025, subject to change
• Funding Cycle begins Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
• All projects must be completed by Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026
• Applications can be accessed online.
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UPDATES FOR THIS YEAR
• Professional artist or outside consultant: All proposed arts projects must involve a professional artist or outside
consultant in lieu of or in addition to the applicant/teacher. Example, professional graphic artist, choreographer, etc.
from outside of the project site. SEE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS – ARTS IN SCHOOLS
• NOTE: Educational Institutions Application Limit: There is a cap on the number of applications for Educational
Institutions (Arts in Schools) of (3) three grants per school site. For detailed requirements, please refer to the Arts in
Schools Requirements section.
ELIGIBILITY FOR ALL APPLICANTS; IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY
All applicants, including fiscal agents and school-affiliated groups, must comply with the following:
• Nonprofit Status: Applicants must be recognized as nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations by the Internal Revenue
Service (IRS) or the California State Franchise Tax Board. A complete Statement of Information should be on file with
the California Secretary of State. This statement should be filed within the first 90 days of incorporation and updated
in accordance with state law.
• Tax Identification: Applicants must provide their Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) from the IRS.
Information will be checked through GuideStar’s Charity Check.
• PLEASE NOTE: all organizations, including schools, must submit the names and contact information for the authorized
signatories. Applications that do not identify the correct signatories for an organization or school will not be accepted.
• Specific exemptions for Educational Institutions: Educational institutions are exempt from the need for tax-exempt
status under Section 501(c)(3) but are still eligible to apply.
• Partnership Projects: For projects involving partnerships, only one application is allowed. If a school partners with an
arts organization or artist, a signed agreement between the parties is required, with the school as the lead applicant.
APPLICATION PROCESS
When applying, organizations must ensure the following:
• Proof of nonprofit status: Provide evidence of nonprofit status or details of a fiscal agent.
• Statement of Information: Submit a current California Statement of Information reflecting Active Status, along with a
list of Authorized Signatories, their signing authority, and the type of authority (individual or joint).
GUIDELINE APPENDICES
• Appendix 1 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
• Appendix 2 – Ineligible Organizations and Activities
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDING CATEGORIES
Funding is structured by the classification of each organization, then according to available categories. Applicants may only
apply to one category per grant cycle:
• Arts Organizations or Fiscal Agents of Organizations - $7,500 maximum award per grant
• Emerging Arts Organizations - $5,000 maximum award per grant
• Educational Institutions and Affiliated Groups (Arts in Schools) - $3,500 maximum award per grant. Three (3) grants
maximum per school site per year.
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ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
• Arts organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for at least three years as of Jan. 1, 2025.
• Applicants may only submit one (1) application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories.
• Arts organizations grants - $7,500 maximum award per grant.
• All arts projects require the participation of a professional artist or an outside subject matter expert.
• Arts projects will be defined as programs, activities, and events primarily designed to be arts focused. These projects may
be presented in person, or virtually if any government issued health mandates are in effect.
• Arts project grants awards must be used for specific art project support and cannot be used for general operating support.
EMERGING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
• Emerging arts organization must be based in Carlsbad, CA.
• These grants are for smaller nonprofit organizations that are relatively new to the nonprofit community.
• Emerging arts organizations - $5,000 maximum award per grant.
• Must have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status of three (3) years or less.
o If 501(c)(3) status has not yet been attained, please provide proof of acting in alignment with the IRS definition of a
nonprofit: possessing a nonprofit established mission, an advisory committee or a board of directors, and a history of
activities directly related to the purpose of eligibility to attain nonprofit status.
o Additionally, emerging arts organizations aspiring to a nonprofit status must apply through a fiscal agent.
o Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee of no more than
10% of the amount awarded to the applicant.
• Projects must take place in Carlsbad, CA and be accessible to the public, and benefit the community of Carlsbad.
• Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression:
o Dance
o Original music composition/lyrics
o Spoken word/poetry
o Visual Arts that utilize sustainable or recycled materials
FISCAL AGENT REQUIREMENTS
o Individuals or organizations in the process of applying for nonprofit status may apply through a fiscal agent.
o Any partnership between an individual, educational institution or organization must include a letter of agreement from
the partnering entities.
o Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee of no more than
10% of the amount awarded to the applicant.
o Organizations that act as fiscal agents are still eligible to apply for a Community Arts Grants for their organization.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AFFILIATED GROUPS – ARTS IN SCHOOLS
• Arts in Schools requests are only available to nonprofit schools or school-affiliated groups in Carlsbad, CA.
• Arts in Schools are defined as programs, activities, and events that are primarily designed to be arts focused.
• Arts in Schools grants - $3,500 maximum award per grant with a maximum of three (3) grants per school site per year.
• Individual schools and entities representing a school (such as foundations, booster organizations etc.) can submit a
maximum of three (3) grant applications from the categories below. See FAQ’s for further information on acceptable
categories:
o Performing arts
o Visual arts
o Nontraditional arts, such as culinary, digital, creative writing, etc.
o STEAM projects with a focus on the arts
o Arts initiatives focused on arts careers and development of arts skills. Can include arts management, non-performance
skills such as design, costuming, stagecraft, career talks or coaching by subject matter experts
o All three (3) submissions cannot be from a single art form within a category. (e.g. three dance projects in performing
arts)
• In-school grant projects utilizing teaching artists as part of the grant may not use a full-time hourly or salaried employee(s)
of the respective school district to lead activities, performances, or projects; however, they may utilize teaching artists
employed by other school districts.
o Out-of-school programs utilizing teaching artists as part of the grant may utilize teaching artists that are employed by
any school district.
• All partnerships must include a signed letter of agreement from the partnering entities.
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APPLICANT INFORMATION
FY 2025-26 Grant Cycle Schedule
Feb. 10, 2025 Applications Open
Feb. 18, 2025 Applicant Workshop virtual.
Feb. 18 - Feb. 28, 2025 Technical assistance meetings available by appointment
Mar. 17, 2025 Application Deadline: applications must be submitted electronically to City by 11:59 p.m.
Mar. 24 – Apr. 21, 2025 Submitted materials are reviewed and scored by a peer panel consisting of local and regional artists,
arts professionals, and educators
May 1, 2025 Funding plan presented to Arts Commission for review and approval
May 12- June 30, 2025 Begin email notifications to Grantees of award and City create and route DocuSign agreements for
electronic signatures.
Sept. 2, 2025 Project/activity period opens.
Sept. 2, 2026 Project/activity period closes.
Oct. 2, 2026 All FY 2025-26 Final Reports are due. Grantees complete a Final Report within 30 days of the program
end date or by Oct. 2, 2026, whichever comes first.
APPLICANT WORKSHOPS AND ONE-ON-ONE APPOINTMENTS
Application information and links, including online tutorials, will be available on the Community Arts Grants application portal. The
following resources will be available for applicants in the fiscal year 2025-26 cycle:
• The applicant workshop will include a general overview of the grant process, application and procedures. New applicants
are required to attend.
• Technical Assistance Meetings – Applicants may schedule a 30-minute appointment with grant program staff to answer
questions about the process, application or other topics. These appointments will be dependent on staff capacity and
availability. Applicants are required to attend the Applicant Workshop prior to the appointment. To schedule a one-on-one appointment, please call Cultural Arts office at 442-339-2090 or email Arts@carlsbadca.gov
• Please note that staff will review applications for effective and impactful delivery of information and ensure completeness
and clarity of the information supplied. Staff will not provide feedback on content, programming, or other project details.
PANEL REVIEW AND SCORING OF APPLICATIONS
Submitted applications are reviewed and scored by a virtual peer panel of local and regional artists, arts professionals, and
educators. The panelists’ scoring will inform a funding plan for review and final approval by the Carlsbad Arts Commission. SCORING RUBRIC FOR ALL CATEGORIES (EXCEPT EMERGING ARTISTS)
Application scores will be based on the following criteria aligned with the Community Arts Grants mission. Panelists will be asked to
undertake the following scoring recommendations and directives:
• Panelists will score applications on how closely the project(s) achieve the goals of the respective grant category.
• Panelists may be asked to convene to discuss the application’s merits.
• Award amounts are determined via a formula that takes into consideration the total amount of available funds, the average
scores of the applicants, and an assigned percentage based on those scores.
The scoring of applications will be based on the following criteria, with a maximum score of 50 points. The provided examples are for
informational purposes only and are not meant to be exhaustive:
• Quality of Program(s) (10 points)
o Reinforce accessible artistic and cultural opportunities and experiences for Carlsbad residents.
o Provide arts education and lifelong learning opportunities for all ages.
• Community Impact (30 points)
o Celebrate and promote Carlsbad as an exciting, vibrant, and creative destination for our community, students, as well
as visitors and tourists throughout the world.
o Support local and regional arts and cultural organizations as an important component of the economy and quality of
life in Carlsbad and North San Diego County.
o Accessibility of program for participants and audience members, including economic limitations under the Americans
with Disabilities Act.
• Encouragement of programs that promote the representation and participation of diverse groups of individuals, including
and not limited to people of differing abilities, class, generations, ethnicities and races, gender identities, religious or
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spiritual beliefs, sexual orientations and veteran status.
• Organizational Capacity (10 points)
o Provide evidence of organizational strength and capacity to support the scope of the project/activity.
OTHER REVIEW AND SCORING INFORMATION
• Cultural Arts Office staff will review applications after the deadline.
• Applications deemed eligible will be forwarded to scoring panelists and reviewed within the context of the project or
program as outlined in the application.
• Incomplete applications, or applications with incorrect information, will be deemed ineligible.
AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEES
Upon approval of your application:
• Legal Agreement with the City of Carlsbad: To proceed with your project, you must first enter into a legal agreement with
the City of Carlsbad. City will route the agreement using DocuSign to obtain secure electronic signatures, and the
commencement of your project is contingent upon the execution of this agreement.
• Non-Profit Corporation Signing Authorities: All agreements MUST be signed by two officers listed on the Statement of
Information filed with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or as listed on the most recent board roster).
These officers should be those who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization,
such as CEO, CFO, Treasurer, Secretary.
One corporate officer from each of the following groups must sign the agreement:
Group A Group B
Chairman, Secretary,
President, or Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO or Assistant Treasurer
Otherwise, the corporation must attach a resolution certified by the secretary or assistant secretary under corporate seal
empowering the officer(s) signing to bind the corporation.
You can verify your status with the California Secretary of State and see the officers listed on the Statement of Information at this
website: Search | California Secretary of State. Further documentation of signature authorization will be requested if the most
recent Statement of Information has not been filed.
Specific Entity Requirements:
o Fiscal Agents: The agreement must be signed by two officers from the fiscal agent’s organization, as per organization’s
Statement of Information.
o Educational Institutions: A Signature Delegation Form must be completed by the school principal and a district
representative (e.g., Assistant Superintendent).
o School-Affiliated Groups (i.e., school booster groups): Follow the same signature requirements as nonprofit
organizations.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants who have been granted funding in previous cycles must meet all requirements from those past
agreements before they are eligible to receive a new agreement for the FY 2025-26 cycle.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Grant recipients are required to maintain three (3) years of accounts, records and evidence pertaining to costs incurred and
revenues acquired under the respective grant program. Grantees should be able to provide upon request:
• Accurate, current and complete disclosure of revenue and expenses for the project.
• Records that adequately identify the sources and application of funds for grant sponsored activities.
• Accounting records supported by source documentation – invoices, receipts, bank statements, etc.
• All awardees must provide documents within thirty (30) days of receipt of request. This includes but is not limited to,
agreements, revised project forms, final reports, and financial accounting.
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PUBLIC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
• Grant recipients must acknowledge the Cultural Arts Office for its support of the project in printed, electronic and/or
broadcast promotions.
• The following acknowledgment along with a City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts logo must appear on all printed and electronic
materials: “This program is funded in part by the City of Carlsbad’s Cultural Arts Office.” This logo and guidelines for
acknowledgment are available on the Community Arts Grants webpage or upon request.
• Grantees who fail to provide public acknowledgment may be denied future project funding.
PROMOTION BY CITY
• Grantees are required to keep the Cultural Arts Office informed of all program dates and times.
• If the grantee wishes to participate in promotion through approved city channels, they may opt-in as part of the agreement.
All participation in promotion through the city’s social media channels and other outlets, is subject to staff review, editing
and approval prior to promotion.
• Grantees are encouraged and expected to:
o Give notifications and invitations to the Cultural Arts Office staff that will be extended to the Carlsbad Arts Commission
at least two (2) weeks in advance of program.
o Extensively promote funded events and projects with appropriate verbiage as indicated in “Public Acknowledgement”
stipulated above.
FINAL REPORTS, SITE VISITS AND PROGRAM ATTENDANCE
The Cultural Arts staff may monitor grant projects during the grant cycle, including potential site visits. The reports of these visits will
be included in grant application files and may provide a basis for evaluation of future requests.
Grantees will have an option to replace digitally submitted final reports with in-person site visits and/or interviews. Pending any
health and safety mandates and protocols as outlined by state, county, local or other governmental bodies, these site visits/
interviews may be conducted by Cultural Arts staff and/or Arts Commissioner(s), as available, and appropriate to each grant.
Grantees may still opt to submit on-line final reports in consultation with staff. In all cases, grantees will still be required to submit
final budget forms digitally for staff review and approval.
All final reports are due within thirty (30) days of the completion of the event or Oct. 2, 2026, whichever comes first, to receive the
final award payment. Excessively late submission of a final report may result in action taken per contract.
ASSISTANCE
Cultural Arts Office staff are always available to assist applicants. Please contact Cultural Arts office at 442-339-2090 or email
Arts@carlsbadca.gov.
POLICIES
• Once submitted, applications may be moved into a different category at the discretion of Cultural Arts staff. Notification will
be made to the applicant.
• The City of Carlsbad reserves the right to limit funding amounts to any applicant, regardless of eligibility or panel score,
based on fiscal year limitations.
• Cultural Arts Office staff actively review and evaluate all aspects of the funding program and process. Updates may occur
throughout the funding calendar. Cultural Arts staff will provide information on program updates, to all grantees when they
are implemented.
• Any significant changes or amendments by the grantee to approved projects must be submitted in writing to the Cultural
Arts Office by the grantee before any grant funds are used, and before the execution of any altered activity. This includes,
but is not limited to, changes in purpose, scope, services, target audiences, intended timeline, personnel, location, date,
activities, or budget. This requirement will be included in the agreement.
• The Cultural Arts Office reserves the right to review, cancel or reallocate project funds significantly altered or shifted from
stated goals in the original approved application and/or revised project form. Canceled funds must be returned to the
Cultural Arts Office within thirty (30) days of written notification.
• No two (2) entities (organization or school/affiliated groups) may apply for funding for the same project.
• Applicants may only apply to one (1) category per funding cycle.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Carlsbad Arts Commission Meetings:
Carlsbad Arts Commission meetings are public, and information is available on the city website. A meeting is scheduled for
May 1, 2025, to approve the FY 2025-26 Community Arts Grants Funding Plan. For more information about the duties of the
Carlsbad Arts Commission and its meetings, visit the Arts Commission webpage.
HOW TO APPLY
Application
All applications must be submitted online. The application is comprised of approximately five (5) main sections, some of which
include long-answer sections and attachments. The application is available at the Community Arts Grants webpage.
• Organization Information: An updated Statement of Information and approved signatories must be submitted for
applications to be accepted.
• Project Information and Narrative
• Project Support Information
• Budget: A budget form and sample can be found at the Community Arts Grants webpage.
• Signatory Information as described in the section titled “Agreement Requirements for Grantees.”
APPENDIX 1: COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS FAQ’S
Are there any organizations that are ineligible to receive Community Arts Grant funding?
Yes. For-profit organizations are ineligible to receive funding through the Community Arts Grants program. This includes for-profit
schools and businesses.
Can I apply to more than one category?
No. Unlike previous grant cycles, artists and organizations may only apply to one (1) category per fiscal year grant cycle.
What projects are eligible for the Emerging Arts Organization category?
Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression:
o Dance
o Original music composition/lyrics
o Spoken word/poetry
o Visual Arts using sustainable or recycled materials
o Ethnic or indigenous art forms
o Digital art forms such as film, animation, etc.
What arts organizations qualify to apply in the Emerging Arts Organization category?
• Arts Organization must be based in Carlsbad.
• Must have a nonprofit 501(c)(3) status of three (3) years or less:
• If 501(c)(3) status has not yet been attained, please provide proof of acting in alignment with the IRS definition of a
nonprofit; possessing a nonprofit established mission, an advisory committee or a board of directors, and a history of
activities directly related to the purpose of eligibility to attain a nonprofit status.
• Additionally, emerging arts organizations aspiring to a nonprofit status must apply through a fiscal agent.
Is attendance required for the workshops and information sessions?
Workshop attendance or technical assistance meeting is required for all new applicants and those applying in the Emerging Arts
Organization category. Workshop attendance or technical assistance meetings by returning awardees is highly recommended as an
opportunity for staff to guide and assist applicants in the FY 2025-26 Community Arts Grants application process.
How are final awards decided?
All award amount decisions consider the total amount of funding available, scores from panelists, and the request from the applying
entity. After panelists score, Cultural Arts staff will create a funding plan based on these factors, which is forwarded to the Arts
Commission for final approval.
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Can one school site apply for multiple educational institutions (or Arts in Schools) grants?
Yes. Individual schools and entities representing a school (such as foundations, booster organizations etc.) can submit a maximum of
three (3) grant applications per educational institution amongst the list below; all three (3) submissions cannot be from a single
medium.
Examples of acceptable mediums:
• Performing arts
• Visual arts
• Nontraditional arts, such as culinary, digital, creative writing, etc.
• STEAM projects with a focus on the arts
• Arts initiatives focused on arts careers and development of arts skills. Can include arts management, non-performance skills
such as design, costuming, stagecraft, career talks or coaching by subject matter experts
• All three (3) submissions cannot be from a single art form within a category. (e.g. three dance projects in performing arts)
APPENDIX 2: INELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
The City of Carlsbad will NOT award Community Arts Grants to:
• For-profit organizations, schools, and businesses.
• Organizations and/or affiliates that are directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on
behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.
• Governmental agencies or public authorities.
• Applicants that have a “delinquent” status with the Community Arts Grants funding programs.
• Retroactive funding for completed activities.
• Religious and/or sectarian programming or any programming and/or services solely for the promotion of or consumption by
a specific religious order and/or sect.
• Cash reserves or endowments of any kind. Awards are to be expended within the designated funding period.
• Capital expenditures, including construction, renovation, or purchase of real property.
• Applications that do not support nonprofit, public art activities or projects that benefit a for-profit business or activity.
• Projects through a fiscal sponsor that benefit the sponsoring organization or are an extension of the sponsoring
organization’s programs or services.
• Support groups and/or nonprofit organizations supporting city departments or facilities.
• General operating costs, including costs associated with the start-up of a new organization.
• Applications to reduce existing deficits.
Funding may NOT be used for:
• Fundraising expenses.
• Consultants who are members of an applicant’s staff or board.
• Political campaigns or lobbying activities.
• Payments to students.
• Endowments or endowment campaigns.
• Scholarships, fellowships or tuition assistance.
• Costs incurred before the start of the funded project or outside the funding period.
• Project or activities outside the City of Carlsbad limits.
• Entry fees for competitions or sponsorship fees.
• Pageants, fund-raising events, or hospitality costs.
• Private foundations or other re-granting organizations.
• Religious or doctrinal purposes, although faith-based organizations may apply for program support.
• Publication of manuscripts or compositions not created as part of a grant-supported project.
• Purchase of monetary awards, cash prizes, contributions, or donations.
• Professional development for staff and board members.
• Scholarly or academic research, tuition and activities which generate academic credit or formal study toward an academic
or professional degree.
• Creation of textbooks.
• Ongoing, recurring administrative expenses.
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From Our Point of View - Vignettes From the Latina
Perspective
Fiscal Year 2025-26: Emerging Arts
Organizations
Melba Tirado Sanchez
Leticia De Anda
2025 Westwood Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1143
melbartirado@gmail.com
O: 760-473-3511
Melba Tiradosanchez
2025 Westwood Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008-1143
melbartirado@gmail.com
O: 760-473-3511
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Application Form
Application Verification
Application Type Verification:*
This application is for the Emerging Arts Organizations category. If you are looking for other funding
opportunities, please click on the "Apply" button in the blue bar on the top of this screen.
Applicants may only submit one application per category per funding cycle.
I verify that this application is for the Emerging Arts Organizations category
Guidelines & Eligibility Requirements Review Confirmation:*
Please be sure to review the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and eligibility requirements prior to submitting a
grant application. A summary of the eligibility requirements is also provided on the application homepage.
I have reviewed the Community Arts Grants Guidelines and the eligibility requirements.
All applicants that wish to collaborate with others to complete this grant application click "Collaborator'
button on the top right section of this page.
Collaborator feature
Video Tutorial (2 minutes long)
*If applicable, please note that some data from the applying organization's GuideStar profile may be pre-
populated (copied) into the corresponding GuideStar questions on this application form. You may do so by clicking
on the "Copy GuideStar" profile button on the top right section of this page (next to the "Collaborator" button) and
selecting what you would like to pre-populate. Note that you will have the ability to edit your pre-populated
information.
Past Funding Report Requirements
Current Grantee Requirements:*
If you are a returning grantee from the previous grant cycle, please confirm that you understand that a final report
and final budget for your organization must be submitted prior to entering a new grant agreement with the City of
Carlsbad. A final report and final budget must be submitted (30) calendar days after the Project End Date.
Alternatively, if you cannot meet this requirement, we will accept a project status update via email explaining the
status of your project, estimated project end date and any other project details you would like to share with us.
I understand that should my organization receive funding for this cycle, my organization will fulfill all reporting
requirements from the previous cycle prior to my organization entering a new agreement with the City of Carlsbad.
Yes
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Organization Information
•Emerging Arts Organization must be based in Carlsbad
•Must have a non-profit 501(c)(3) status of three (3) years or less;
•If 501(c)(3) status has not been attained, please provide proof of acting in alignment with the IRS
definition of a non-profit;
o possessing an established non-profit mission
o an advisory committee or a board of directors
o history of activities directly related to the purpose of eligibility to attain a non-profit status
•Additionally, emerging arts organizations aspiring to a non-profit status must apply through a fiscal agent
•Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee no
more than 10% of the amount awarded to the applicant
Are you an emerging arts organization applying through a fiscal agent?*
Yes
Past Funding*
Has your organization received funding from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past?
No
Primary Organization Name
Name as shown on an IRS letter of determination.
ALMA Theatre
DBA
Organization Website
tuyotheatre.org
Organization Mission Statement:
Please provide your organization's mission statement. If you have a GuideStar profile, you may copy and paste
your organization's GuideStar mission statement or provide another version here. If you are an individual artist,
use this section to give us an idea of your mission/vision as an artist.
To create and produce theatre in the San Diego area that tells stories from and by diverse Latinx perspectives.
TuYo is committed to professional artistic rigor, forging authentic connections, developing community artists,
and furthering the discourses that affect our community.
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Fiscal Agent Information
As an emerging arts organization applying for an arts project through a fiscal agent, we require the following
eligibility requirements:
•Organizations without non-profit status must apply through a fiscal agent
•Fiscal agents will be responsible for receiving awarded funds and dispersing them with a service fee no
more than 10% of the amount awarded to the applicant
•Organizations that act as fiscal agents are still eligible to apply for a Community Arts Grants on their own
•The fiscal agent cannot benefit from the project
Please provide the following information for the fiscal agent:
Fiscal Agency Organization Name:*
TuYo Theatre
Fiscal Agent Organization Address:*
2971 Greyling Dr. San Diego Ca 92123
Fiscal Agent Phone # (i.e. 760-222-1234 ext.12):*
6197295549
Fiscal Agent EIN / Tax ID # (i.e. 12-1234567):*
83-3667628
Fiscal Agent Organization Website URL:*
http://tuyotheatre.org/
Fiscal Agent Primary Contact:*
Please enter the fiscal agent first and last name
Maria Patrice Amon
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Fiscal Agent Primary Contact Email Address:*
patriceamon@gmail.com
Project Information and Narrative
•Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad
•Projects must be representative of at least one of the following mediums/forms of artistic expression;
o Dance
o Original music composition/lyrics
o Spoken word/poetry
o Visual Arts that utilizes sustainable or recycled materials
Artistic mediums/forms:*
What medium/form of artistic expression is the proposed arts project?
Spoken word/poetry
Project Name:*
Please provide us with the name of the arts project.
From Our Point of View - Vignettes From the Latina Perspective
Project Summary:*
Please provide us with a brief summary of your project.
With this project, ALMA breathes life into the narratives of our community, ensuring that each voice is heard,
valued, and celebrated. By embracing ALMA as the guiding spirit of this project, we aim to create a space
where Latina artists feel empowered to tell their truths, honor their heritage, and inspire future generations.
The Latino community is incredibly diverse, encompassing individuals from various countries, backgrounds,
and cultural traditions. From the struggles of migrant workers seeking economic opportunity to the
experiences of Afro-Latinos navigating dual identities, the stories within the community are vast and rich.
This production will explore the resilience of a single mother from Mexico building a new life in the U.S., the
musical heritage of Puerto Rican artists in New York, or the generational conflicts between Cuban
grandparents and their American-born grandchildren. By embracing this diversity, "Latina Voices" aims to
present narratives that resonate with different aspects of the Latina experience while fostering
understanding and unity.
Project Start Date:*
Please note that the project start date must be on or after September 3, 2024.
09/08/2025
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Project End Date:*
Please note that the project end date must be on or before September 2, 2026.
07/31/2026
Project Details:
Please provide additional details for the project such as additional dates, times and location(s) for all project
events for marketing, communications and/or possible future site visits.
Writing sessions and rehearsals will take place at private studios and New Village Arts stage. Presentations
are planned to take place based on site availability at some or all of the following locations:
Carlsbad Learning Center - 3368 Eureka Place Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dove Library - 1775 Dove Ln, Carlsbad, CA 92011
New Village Arts Theater - 2787 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Amount Requested:*
This is the amount your organization is requesting from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants. Please note
that the maximum funding amount request is $5,000 for the Emerging Arts Organizations category.
$5,000.00
Participants:*
Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors.)
8
Audience:
If applicable, what is the total number of expected audience attendance for this project?
400
Previous Project Success:
If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was
successful.
As individual artists, we have put together projects and productions based on original work including ten
minute play festivals, Hispanic Heritage Month events, dance performances at the City of Carlsbad Dove
Library, play readings at the New Village Arts Theatre, YouTube performances during COVID that then were
distributed through partner organizations including New Village Arts and Breath of Fire Latina Theater
Ensemble.
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Project Distinction:
What makes this project distinctive?
Latinas account for 17% of all adult women in the U.S. today. However, their stories are often erased or
inexistant from mainstream stage and media, with only 2% of all stories representing the Latina experience.
In our project we hope to break the stereotypes that are often associated with Latino women by creating
characters that are multidimensional.
This project in particular involves writing original short plays illustrating the experience of the Latin
American woman and the perspective of this community not only from the point of view of the unique
challenges and cultural shock that represents living in the United States of America, but also to further
explore the beauty of the every day lived experience. The resulting work will be presented to the public,
accompanied by live musicians who will be collaborating in the project from the beginning and incorporating
dance and song.
Project Goals:
What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals?
Four performances to take place in the City of Carlsbad, with an average number of 100 attendees per
performance. To assess the success and impact of this production, we will analyze both the quantitative and
qualitative data. This framework tracks key performance indicators across box office performance, audience
engagement, marketing, financial outcomes, and artistic quality.
Box office
- Ticket Sales: Monitor the total number of tickets sold and the percentage of seats filled.
- Revenue: Assess the total revenue generated from ticket sales.
- Attendance Numbers: Track the number of attendees per performance.
- Demographics: Analyze audience demographics to better target marketing efforts.
- Social Media Engagement: Track mentions, shares, and likes to assess audience buzz.
- Email Marketing: Analyze open rates and click-through rates to determine campaign effectiveness.
Audience Response
- Engagement During the Performance: Observe audience responses, such as laughter or applause.
- Post-Show Discussion: Encourage audience discussions and feedback.
- Surveys and Feedback Forms: Collect structured feedback to gauge audience satisfaction.
- Reviews: Analyze professional critiques for insights on quality.
- Social Media Mentions: Monitor online discussions to capture diverse opinions.
Impact:-
- Personal Resonance: Determine if the production connected with the audience emotionally.
Target Population:
Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them?
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Adults. Using targeted social media, personal networks, and the support of Carlsbad Cultural Arts, we are
confident that we can meet the attendance goals. Marketing will include targeted social media buys,
announcements through New Village Arts calendar of events, TuYo's mass email tool, and our personal
networks.
In addition, posters will be printed and posted in public venues and spaces.
Project Partnerships:
If applicable, please provide names and brief descriptions of roles for any partners in this project. This would
include any organizations, artists or individuals involved in your project that are not employed or affiliated with the
applying organization.
New Village Arts - Celebrating 22 years of award-winning professional theatre and thriving education and
outreach programs, New Village Arts (NVA) has truly become the cultural hub of North County San Diego.
NVA attracts more than 30,000 patrons each year to experience professional theatre, musical and art events
in the heart of Carlsbad Village. In addition to full seasons of plays and musicals featuring some of the best
artistic talent in Southern California, NVA hosts talkback discussions and other supplementary events
designed to create conversation and cultivate community.
Partner Resumes:
If applicable, you may upload any resumes of teaching artists, artists or any other partners in the proposed project
here. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
CombinedBios.pdf
Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances:
What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on
your organization?
As an emerging arts organization, collaboration with established companies provides essential support,
allowing us to focus on creating new works. Our goal is to serve the local community, but the region has a
high number of nonprofits, making funding access highly competitive. The cost of entry, including insurance
and promotion, is prohibitively expensive, further limiting opportunities. Additionally, there are no Latino-
focused theater companies in the area, and North County remains somewhat isolated in media coverage. The
scarcity of Latino writers and the lack of roles for minority women—especially those over 40—highlight a
significant gap in representation. By addressing these challenges, we aim to create a more inclusive artistic
space that amplifies diverse voices.
Budget Information
You may upload budget support information in this section. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible. *Feel free
to contact the Cultural Arts Office at arts@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
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Total Project Budget
$5,000.00
Project Budget Form:*
Download a Community Arts Grants budget form and complete the "Projected" column. Save your completed file
as a PDF and upload your project budget form here. Make sure costs tie in with your project narrative. * PLEASE
USE COMMUNITY ARTS GRANT BUDGET FORM ONLY. Budget forms are available on the Cultural Arts Community
Arts Grants webpage.
ALMAFY 2025-26 CAG Budget Form.pdf
Organizational Budget:*
Please upload a current organizational budget.
TuYo Budget - 25-26 Opperating Season 7 (1).pdf
Letter of Determination:
If you are a first time grant applicant with the City of Carlsbad, please upload your IRS Letter of Determination.
TuYo IRS Tax Exempt Determination.pdf
Audited Financials:*
Please upload your organization's most recent completed short form 990s.
TUYO 2023 tax return (2).pdf
Board Roster:*
Please upload your organization's roster of board members and ensure the document includes names, titles,
organization/business affiliation and areas of expertise. Alternatively, we will also accept the most recent board
meeting minutes that includes the board roster.
TuYoBoard.pdf
Project Support Information
Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended):
Please upload any marketing materials, images and/or files that would provide more information about your
project.
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Videos Upload (OPTIONAL):
Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project.
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL)
If you do not have a URL that hosts your video, you may upload it here.
Additional Materials:
You may upload any other additional supplemental materials you wish to provide here (i.e. letters of support from
partnering organization(s) that is essential to your project.)
ALMA Letter of Support NVA.pdf
Organization (or Fiscal Agent) Signatory Information
Please list the names and organizational titles of the two (2) officers listed on the Statement of Information filed
with the California Secretary of State for your organization (or listed on the most recent board roster.) These are
officers who are authorized to enter into legally binding agreements on behalf of your organization (i.e. CEO, CFO,
Treasurer, Secretary.)
Signor #1 First and Last Name (i.e. Mary Wilson):
Dr. Maria Patrice Amon
Signor #1 Organizational Title (i.e. CEO):
Co-Artistic Director
Signor #1 Email address:
patriceamon@gmail.com
Signor #2 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):
Peter Cirino
Signor #2 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):
Treasurer, Co-Artistic Director
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Signor #2 Email Address:
info@tuyotheatre.org
Application Submission
Application Submission:
Note: Once you submit your application, you cannot edit the form. Please review your answers before
submitting
After you submit this application, you will receive an email for the submission confirmation.
Application Certification:*
I certify that the information contained in this application, including all attachments and support materials, is true
and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Yes
Date of Application Submission:*
03/17/2025
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File Attachment Summary
Applicant File Uploads
• CombinedBios.pdf
• ALMAFY 2025-26 CAG Budget Form.pdf
• TuYo Budget - 25-26 Opperating Season 7 (1).pdf
• TuYo IRS Tax Exempt Determination.pdf
• TUYO 2023 tax return (2).pdf
• TuYoBoard.pdf
• ALMA Letter of Support NVA.pdf
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Melba Tirado
Melba has been performing for 40 years. She founded her own theatre company when she was 17, and
toured in Mexico until 1994, when a scholarship took her to Los Angeles to study acting at the Lee
Strasberg Institute. She got herself an agent, and got cast to perform, and then to become part of the
writing, the first English language radionovela for Chicano audiences, produced by Family Theater
Productions. A year later, Melba got promoted to Director of Latino Programming where she developed,
produced, directed, and distributed edutainment and documentaries for over 10 years. She moved to
Carlsbad in 2004 and has been participating in local theater ever since. Melba obtained a BA and MA in
Communications and Communications Management from the University of Southern California.
THEATER
Real Women Have Curves *Director Carlsbad Playreaders Theatre
In the Heights Ensemble / understudy
grandmother and mother
San Diego Musical Theater
Na�ve Gardens Movement coach and cultural
consultant
MiraCosta College
14 Antonia MiraCosta College
The Magic in This Soul Ensemble Blindspot Collective-Fringe Festival
Men on Boats O.G./Chief Tswaviat New Village Arts Theater
Picnic Christine Oceanside Theater Company
The Pitch Ensemble Lyceum Theater
Anna in the Tropics Conchita AVO Theater
Johnny Tenorio Johnny Tenorio Chronos Theater
Blood Wedding *Maid/Choreographer MiraCosta College
Fulano Colorado *Director Carlsbad Playreaders Theater
Kita y Fernanda Mother Mo'olelo Performing Arts Co.
You Can't Take It With You Rheba MiraCosta College
Women of Juarez Ensemble Casa Teatro 1010, Los Angeles
Rosa de Dos Aromas Hairdresser Bilingual Foundation for the Arts
Real Women Have Curves Carmen MiraCosta College
The Caucasian Chalk Circle Queen MiraCosta College
Women of Guernica Cassandra Fountain Theater, Los Angeles
Yerma Yerma Bilingual Foundation for the Arts,
Los Angeles
FILM/TELEVISION
Island of Lost Girls Dir. Brian Schmidt
Ruta Madre Dir. Agus�n Castaneda
The Disappearance of García Lorca Esparza Produc�ons
My Family, Mi Familia Dir. Gregory Nava
EDUCATION
BA Communications, University of Southern California
MA Communications Management, University of Southern California
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The Lee Strasberg Acting & Film Institute | University of Venice - Commedia dell’ Arte
Creative Acting Institute - Mexico City | National Conservatory of Music- Piano, Bel Canto
SKILLS
Bilingual English/Spanish | Latin Rhythms | Flamenco: Dance, singing and choreography
Musical instruments: Piano, castanets, cajon Peruano
AWARDS
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Region 8, 2012 – Acting “Real Women
Have Curves” MiraCosta College
KCACTF Region 8, 2022 – Cultural Consultant/Choreographer ”Native Gardens” MiraCosta College
2008 Silver Communicator Award of Distinction "Dia de los Muertos"
2007 Gabriel Award, Spanish-language documentary "Dia de los Muertos"
2007 New York Festivals Bronze World Medal
2006 Communicator Award of Distinction
2006 New York Festivals Gold World Medal
2006 Gabriel Award, Spanish Language
2005 Gabriel Award. National Release
2005 Gabriel Award, Community Awareness and PSAs
2004 The Communicator Crystal Award of Excellence
2004 Gabriel Award, Community Awareness/PSAs and Arts/Entertainment
2004 The New York Festivals Bronze World Medal
2003 The Communicator Crystal Award of Excellence
2003 Impact Award, National Hispanic Media Coalition
2003 National American Scene Awards (AFTRA)
2003 Gabriel Award, Community Awareness/PSA
2003 Gabriel Award, Arts/Entertainment
2002 Golden Eagle Award
2002 Gabriel Award, Spanish Language, Arts/Entertainment
2000 Gabriel Award, Spanish Language Entertainment
1998 Gabriel Award, Spanish-Language, News/Informational
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Leticia S. De Anda
Teaching Artist
The Old Globe
April 2019 – Present
● Teach acting, Shakespeare, playwriting, and puppetry classes and workshops.
● Develop and implement curriculum tailored to various age groups.
● Foster students' acting skills and self-esteem through creative guidance and performance
opportunities.
La Jolla Playhouse
February 2009 – 2011, February 2015 – Present
● Led acting classes and workshops, adapting to different learning styles and needs.
● Contributed to the development of theatre programs and performance pieces.
Selected Acting Roles
Pasale, Pasale Ensemble Tuyo Theatre at WOW Festival
Nana’s Theatre Spectacular Nana Moxie Theatre
Animales Nocturnos/Nocturnal Baja/Short Woman Patio Playhouse
Johnny Tenorio Big Berta Chronos Theatre
Johnny Tenorio Big Berta Chronos Theatre
American Dream 2.0 Ensemble Palomar College
Selected Stage Readings
Pasale, Pasale Ensemble Tuyo Theatre
La mujer que cayo del cielo Policia 1, Admin 1 Tuyo Theatre
Ahora y en la hora Lola Tuyo Theatre
Roe Connie Amigos del Rep
Real Women Have Curves Pancha Roustabout/Amigos del Rep
Generic Hispanic Newscaster New Village Arts
Vagina Monologues Chorus Mesa College Theatre
Soldadera! Chorus of Soldaderas Moxie Theatre
(w)holeness Faith Latinx Playwright Festival
Women of Juarez Narrator Amigos del Rep
Simply Maria Myth, Ensemble New Village Arts
Education
M.A. in Theatre Arts from The University of Texas at El Paso.
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Anyelid Meneses
FILM
Una Fan Enamorada Co-Star Bolivar Films Productions (Venezuela)
Lupe’s Dilemma Lead Kaiser Permanente MHS (LA)
TELEVISION
Pedacito de Cielo Co-Star Marte TV (Jose Alcalde)
Cruz de Nadie Co-Star Marte TV (Jose Alcalde)
THEATRE
Three Poems & a Song Julietta Riot Production
Cat Can’t Eat Yarn Lola Riot Production
The Hatmaker’s wife Wife CSUSM Theatre
Alma Alma CSUSM Theatre
Dream House Dance-ensemble CSUSM Theatre
Julia Cristal Ion Company Theatre
Real Women have Curves Estela MiraCosta College Theatre
Simply Maria Maria New Village Arts
Prelude to a Kiss Ensemble New Village Arts
Anna in the Tropics Marela MiraCosta College Theatre
Fuente Ovejuna Laurencia MiraCosta College Theatre
As You Like It Phoebe MiraCosta College Theatre
Lend Me a Tenor Maria MiraCosta College Theatre
Wait a Minute, Men Rebeca Palomar College Theatre
COMMERCIALS
Perfume & Watches Star Aguilera Productions (LA)
Jani-Tech, Inc. Co-Star Lobo Productions (San Diego)
TRAINING
Standardized Patient (2010-present) Robert Macaulay UCSD
Associate in Dramatic Arts MiraCosta College
Actor’s Academy (2005/2006) Eric Bishop, Tracy Williams, Kristianne Kurner
Mainer/Conrad Technique Kimberly K. Wilson (LA)
Commercial Acting Technique Network Company Studio (LA)
Live Theatre Coordinator Acting Path Theatre Company (San Diego)
Theatre Ateneo de Caracas (8 years) Wuilfredo Zurita (Venezuela)
AWARDS
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF)
2010 – Irene Ryan National Finalist
2008/ 2007 Iren Ryan Regional Finalist
2006 – Irene Ryan Regional Finalist & Best Actress
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SKILLS
Bilingual (Spanish, English); Runway; Modeling; Very Flexible; Gymnastics; Soccer; Hiking; Tennis;
Swimming; Yoga; Sing; Dance (Tango, Tap, Latin); Latin Music.
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Analia Romero
THEATRE
Loteria: Game on!
Jekyll and Hyde
Always
El Puente
Call Your Mother
Pasale Pasale
Esperanza Rising
Workshop/Edgar Landa
Call Your Mother
Pasale Pasale
Amon
Oliver!
West Side Story
LaLucha
Reynoso
In the Heights
El Cantor
Nellie/Ensemble
Jazmine
Gloria
Gabrielle
Dona Lulu
Hortensia
Gabrielle
Dona Lulu
Old Sally/Ensemble
DocNocal Ensemble
La Cat.1ina/Ma1iposa
CCAE Theat.Iicals (Aplil '25)
SDMT/Oillli Shein (Oct '25)
Moxie Theat.I·e/Cambria Herrera
La Jolla PlayhouseNanessa Duron
CCAE Theatiicals/Y oni Krnvi
TUYO Theati·e/Patiice Amon
ASCAP Musical Theatre
Chance Theat.I·e/James McHale
La Jolla Playhouse WOWFest/Pat:Iice
5Star Theatiicals/Kari Hayter
Teat:1·0 San Diego/Michelle Alves
La Jolla Playhouse WOWFest/David
Abuela Claudia/Bolero Singer SDMT/Carlos Mendoza
Hunchback of Notre Dame Core Chorister La Jolla Playhouse/Jonathan Kupper
FILM
Spit Me Out
THEME PARK
The Musical World of Coco
OPERA
Verdi Requiem
Carmen
CHORAL
Resonance Ensemble
SACRA/PROF ANA
La Jolla Symphony Chorus
TRAINING
EDUCATION
MARIACHI
IMPROV
VOICE
DANCE
Lantana/supporting The Barn Films/Lauren Ludwig/Tova Katz
P1incipal Sto1yteller Walt Disney Resort/Tracy Halas
Chorns
Cigarette Girl/Chorns
San Diego Opera/Charles Prestinrui
San Diego Opera, Charles Prestina1i
Konie Yamaoka, 2025.
Juan Crufos Acosta, 2013-2015
David Chase. 2011-2015
M.M. Afro-Latin Music, CAL State LA. and B.A. in Music NAU.
Voice, Guitar, Vihuela. Cynthia Reitler Flores, CAL State LA.
Chris Schurland, Oceanside Theat.I·e Company
Musical Theat.I·e/Konie Yamaoka, Opera/DaniellePenault, Son/Salsa/Rumba
his Sandra Cepeda.
Musical Theat.I·e/Melissa Glasgow, Ballet Folk101ico/Jose Jaimes and Tie1rn
Caliente Academy.
BROADWAY ARTIST ALLIANCE NYC Workshop. Pop/Rock technique/Samantha Pauley, Audition
seminar/Spencer Gualdoni, monologue and scene study with Will Roland. AWARDS
Broadway World Nominee, Best Supporting Performer in a Musical, West Side Story, 2023 Doreen Montalvo “Do It Anyway” Scholarship TOP 10 Finalist, 2022 SPECIAL SKILLS/INTERESTS Music educator, resident teaching artist/Bodhi Tree Concerts, Fluent in Spanish, ride a bike, roller skate, and play piano. Accents: Standard British, Cockney, Mexican Spanish, and Cuban Spanish. Can sight read music, IPA and sing in Italian/French/Spanish/German/Hebrew/Klingon and English. Raising my beautiful son, mental health advocate/activist.
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Ruben De Anda
Professional Summary
Expert guitarist bringing talents in a broad selection of styles. Multifaceted skills include sight-
reading, memorization, and playing by ear. Talented in both solo and group performances. Willing to
take on any task to support the show, and help the cast succeed.
EXPERIENCE
Guitar accompanist, Palomar Unitarian Universalists Fellowship; Vista CA -Aug 2021 to present
Accompanied the choir and other music groups during services. Played a variety of musical styles
such as classical, jazz, or popular tunes. Selected incidental guitar music for services, and
performed as a solo musician.
Solo guitarist, Tommy V's Urban Kitchen and Bar, Carlsbad , CA -April 2016 to present
Adapted popular songs into solo acoustic arrangements for intimate settings or special events.
Worked with staff to make guests feel comfortable.
Guitar Instructor, Kid's College, Vista CA-Jan 2007 -Present
Introduced elementary students to music fundamentals. Prepared students to perform live for school
functions and at Legoland for Community Day. Balanced praise and constructive criticism to
encourage student skill development.
Music Instructor, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Encinitas CA -2007 -2008
Directed class to compose songs to accompany the play. Taught music fundamentals. Helped
students from diverse populations access to well-rounded music education.
Guitar Instructor, First Steps in Music, Vista, CA-2006 -2019
Instructed students of all ages on the art of the guitar. Prepared students for recital. Taught an adult
ukulele class. Directed teenage rock 'n' roll ensemble.
Technical Theatre Director, Kids-n-co Theatre, El Paso, TX-2001 -2006
Designed and constructed sets for all productions. Coordinated with directors and producers to
produce five theatrical performances a year. Designed set, lights, and sound for each performance.
Planned and supervised high school volunteers in set construction. Managed inventory and
maintenance of theater tools, set materials, and equipment.
Project Director, El Paso Mission Trail Association, El Paso, TX, -1996 -2000
Developed and implemented projects that furthered the goals of the organization. Created and
constructed a Renaissance setting for festival and dinner in conjunction with Shakespeare on the
Rocks Festival. Worked with the Board of Directors. Maintained costumes and props for use in
historical reenactments.
Guitarist, Mariachi Alegre, El Paso, TX -1993 -1998
Professionally performed traditional and contemporary ethnic music from Mexico. Worked with fellow
musicians to create an award-winning and profitable ensemble. Transcribed music parts for violin,
trumpet, guitar, and bass.
Publications- Thinking Music Method: Primer 2019, Thinking Music Method: Book 1 2021, Thinking
Music Method: Book 2 2021, Thinking Music Method: Tune Book 1 2022, Thinking Music Method:
Guitar 2022
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TuYo Board of Directors
Dr. Maria Patrice Amon - Co-Artistic Director, Board Member
Maria Patrice Amon is a Producer in Residence at San Diego Repertory Theatre. She is the
executive producer of Amigos del Rep and launched the Latinx New Play Festival at San
Diego Repertory Theatre. As a director Maria Patrice has directed with Amigos del Rep, and
Brown Bag Theatre Company. She has a PhD in Drama from University of California, Irvine
with emphasis in Critical Theory and Chicano Studies. Her dissertation is titled “Little Girls
and Legal Defendants: Theatricalization and Performances of Innocence in Modern
American Culture.” As a dramaturg Maria Patrice has worked with San Diego Rep, Mo’olelo,
and The University of San Diego. Maria Patrice holds a Juris Doctorate from California
Western School of Law.
Peter Cirino - Treasurer, Co-Artistic Director
My greatest gift as an artist is my cross-cultural experience, both in my personal life and my
professional one. I spent my formative years in Dallas, Texas, in a small area in the heart of
downtown known as Little Mexico Village. Not only did Latinos (such as myself) live in this
small geographical location but also Native Americans, Blacks, Filipinos, and Asians. In
spite of all the turmoil and depredation that accompany an inner city existence, we came
together as a community. We accepted and embraced each other’s differences and began
a life long journey exploring the beauty within each culture we encountered. Although many
died, a few did make it out, and this is the basis for my involvement in the Diversity
movement.
While each contributor or movement has its individual history, issues and identity; the
unifying factor lays in the fact that theatre, for these groups, acts as a mirror to itself,
reflecting or reporting its ancestry, politics, beliefs, ideals, social aesthetics and cultural
uniqueness.I have spent my life as an artist creating or having a hand in beginning eight
theatre companies across the country from Dallas to Phoenix to Seattle and now here in San
Diego. The companies have been molded to always have social issues and the voice of the
disadvantaged at the heart of the creation of all it’s works. We have created theatre in the
streets, on roofs and in the communities that make up the neighborhoods that these
companies lived and created in.
I have created a curriculum for the Old Globe, which was implemented at Brooklyn
Elementary that was based on the “Actos’ of Luis Valdez. I continue to develop my
professional career by creating theatre locally ( The Collective Theatre here in San Diego)
and developing International work that I travel to Mexico City and Oaxaca with.
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Also I have created with a colleague at University of San Diego the Community Theatre
Project, which is a service-learning component of the curriculum I am developing at SDSU. I
have created courses in Diversity and in the new Minor (Media Arts and Technology). On
these projects I have worked with a student population of both graduate and undergraduate.
In all I do, I strive to represent the best of all worlds, the ideas of many to express one
movement, action or text. I have translated Spanish classical literature, modern South
American texts and adapted German, French and Greek plays. As I nurture artists of my
same ilk, I continue to create theatre with the same ideas of diversity that I used to develop
the personal world around me: theatre that casts blindly, theatre that visits many cultures in
one text, that explores texts in different languages, uses artists of varied disciplines to
create new ones, and theatre that always fosters new mixtures of growth as artists and
people of color.
Mabelle Reynoso - Secretary, Board Member
Mabelle Reynoso (she/her/ella) is a multidisciplinary storyteller, teaching artist, and applied
theatre practitioner. Her plays have been performed in traditional and non-traditional
theatre spaces including classrooms, community centers, and correctional facilities. She is
co-host of the podcast Hey Playwright and leads TuYo Theatre’s Pa’ Letras, a new play
development workshop for emerging Latinx playwrights. Recent works include Noel Noel,
the San Diego Symphony’s 2021 holiday show, Remember That Time, featured on the local
panel of the 2021 San Diego REP Latinx New Play Festival, and ¡Lotería: Game On!, a 2021
ReImagine: New Plays in TYA grant selection. Mabelle has a BFA from New York University,
an MFA from the School of Visual Arts, and is currently pursuing her PhD in Education for
Social Justice at the University of San Diego. Mabelle is a member of the Dramatists Guild,
TYA/USA, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She was proudly born
in Tijuana, Mexico.
Daniel Jáquez - Board Member
Daniel Jáquez has been a member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society since
2003. He is a Director, a Theater-Maker and Translator of plays. Earned an M.F.A. in
Directing from American Repertory Theater/Harvard/MXAT, class of 2000, and a B.S. in
Mathematics from the University of Texas.
Jáquez relocated to San Diego in 2016 after being in New York City for almost 30 years. He is
very familiar with border-town dynamics, he grew up in Cd. Juarez, a Mexican city that
famously borders El Paso, TX. In 2014 he was commissioned by Theater Communication
Group to write a "borderfesto," a manifesto of sorts exalting the importance of border
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people, which was presented in English and Spanish at the TCG National Conference in San
Diego/Tijuana and was published in Café Onda/HowlRound.
Jáquez recently completed the artEquity Facilitator training in equity,
diversity and inclusion. He is a member of the 2016 cohort.
Jáquez spent a year in Portland, OR serving as Interim Artistic Director of Milagro Theatre.
He was asked to join Milagro while it explored new artistic leadership models. As a long
time friend and artistic associate, Jáquez directed several productions in Spanish and
English and devised unique theater pieces for its Day of the Dead program. He received
Portland's DRAMMY award for outstanding direction.
Jáquez was the Director and a founder of Unit52, a program created in New York City by
INTAR Theatre and a handful of professional, committed artists that call INTAR their
home. Unit52 is an acting company that serves as a training ground, a creative space, and a
place to commune for emerging artists. It's a place where established theatre artists mentor
and nurture a new generation of Latinx artists. Annually, the training and
education is followed by a fully produced performance of a new play, usually with a
playwright involved in the process. A Unit52 production directed by Jáquez was selected for
the 2014 LATC's Encuentro: A National Latinx Theatre Festival.
Also, Jáquez was the Director of the INTAR/Jerome Foundation NewWorks Lab from 2003 to
2006. This Festival annually produced 4 new plays by emerging Latinx playwrights.
In 2003 Jáquez co-founded Calpulli Mexican Dance Theatre and was its Artistic Director for
8 years. He began choreographing traditional Mexican dances and evolved into creating
new dance theatre work (like Dance for a Dollar) that reflected the lives of Mexicans in the
USA/NYC. Calpulli is an award winning company that performs in Queens Theatre in the
Park, tours worldwide and has a very successful children’s program in NYC.
For the past 10 years, Jáquez has been involved with the Lark Play Development
Center's US/México Playwright Exchange. He has been both a translator and a director with
the program and, as a member of the Advisory Committee, has been key in shaping the
program. His translations have been published by Nopassport Press, The
Mercurian and Asymptote Journal.
“I myself am a recent arrival to San Diego from New York, with an established history of
experience in Latinx theatre companies such as Intar in New York City, Milagro Theater in
Portland, Oregon and The Lark Play Development Center’s Mexico/US Playwright Exchange.”
Evelyn Diaz - Board Member
Vanessa Duron - Board Member
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Bernardo Mazon - President
Zulema Reynoso - Board Member
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Kristianne Kurner
Founder ond Executive
Artistic Director
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Merryl Goldberg
President
Milena {Sellers)
Phillips
Vice President
Mary Kerr
Secretary
Peggy Maher
Treasurer
Mike Farrell
Jessica Hurston
Kristianne Kurner
Katie Keller
Christy Rosa, M.D
Lou Storrow
Daniel Watts
DeMilo Young
Scott White,
Emeritus
NVA Advisory Board
Don Sciglimpaglia,
Chair
Mark Caruana
Christine Davis
Kathy Deering
Haley DiDonato
Shawnta Fleming
Paul Hays
March 13, 2025
Cultural Arts Office
City of Carlsbad
1775 Dove Lane, 2nd Floor
Carlsbad, CA 92011
Subject: Letter of Support for ALMA Project Proposal
Dear Selection Committee,
On behalf of New Village Arts, I am pleased to express our enthusiastic support for
ALMA's proposed project and to affirm our commitment to serving as a hosting venue
for presentations should the grant be awarded. As the Founder and Executive Artistic
Director of New Village Arts, I have had the privilege of working on many productions
and collaborating with several of the team members involved in this initiative. I can
confidently attest to the exceptional quality of their work and their dedication to
artistic excellence.
New Village Arts is committed to creating adventurous artistic experiences to awaken
the human spirit. ALMA's vision aligns seamlessly with our mission, and we are thrilled
to add our organization to the list of partners supporting this endeavor. We believe
that this project will bring valuable cultural and artistic contributions to our audiences,
and we are eager to provide a platform for these presentations to reach a wider
public.
We wholeheartedly support ALMA's grant application and look forward to the
opportunity to collaborate in bringing this important project to life. Please do not
hesitate to reach out should you require any further information.
Sincerely,
der and Executive Artistic Director
Village Arts
845-8020
anne@newvillagearts.org