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FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 GRANT AGREEMENT FOR
New Village Arts Theatre Inc.
This agreement is made on the ____ day of ____________, 2024, by New Village Arts Theatre Inc.
(ORGANIZATION), 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 2024-25 Community Arts Grants
Program in an amount not to exceed six thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($6,750.00) (“Grant”). The
purpose of the Grant is to provide funds to Grantee for the project outlined in the Agreement Scope
(“Agreement Scope”).
Project Title: The 23rd Season of Professional Theatre at New Village Arts
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. 3, 2025. 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 2024-25 Community Arts Grants
Guidelines, all grant funds are eligible to be used from Sept. 3, 2024 through Sept. 3, 2025. 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 2024-25 funds may render that organization ineligible to
apply for or receive additional funds as part of the subsequent Community Arts Grants
Fiscal Year 2025-26 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
2024-25 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
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c. Grantee shall complete all work in accordance with Agreement Scope, as reasonably soon as
possible, but in no case later than thirty (30) calendar days, Grantee shall notify the City of
events or proposed changes that could affect the Agreement Scope.
d. The Grantee shall be responsible for the performance of the work, as set forth herein, and for
the preparation of reports required by this Agreement.
e. Before Grantee makes any material changes to the Agreement Scope, Grantee will inform City
Staff in writing within ten (10) working days of the decision to implement said change. City may
request documentation to support the change, and Grantee agrees to submit to the City, in
writing, the proposal requesting modifications to the Agreement Scope. Grantee shall make no
material changes to the Agreement Scope unless and until City formally approves the Grantee’s
request in writing.
f. Grantee shall acknowledge the City’s Scope of Grant consistent with the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Community Arts Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A.”
g. Grantee shall provide full and timely information to the City to update staff on programs and
include naming the City in any publications and/or social media, whether in digital or print
format, as opportunities arise.
h. Grantee shall retain all records and supporting documentation, including expenditure receipts,
applicable to the Agreement Scope and this Agreement for a period of three (3) years, and make
all records and supporting documentation readily available, upon request, for inspection and/or
audit by representatives of the City.
4. EVENT/PROGRAM PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Grantee has the option to supply event and/or program information including the date, location, time,
admission, parking and related details for inclusion in Cultural Arts’ communications such as e-newsletter,
emails and website. At its discretion, the Cultural Arts Office will provide support in distributing the
information through the city’s established channels of communication. If grantee wishes to participate,
the grantee needs to submit the information to the Cultural Arts Office at least sixty (60) days prior to the
event or program.
Please initial box to opt-in to promotional opportunities
5. RETURN OF GRANT FUNDS.
If City determines that Grantee has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of this Grant
Agreement without prior written approval by the City, then, upon demand by the City, Grantee agrees to
return to the City the amount requested by the City, up to and including an amount equivalent to the full
Grant award. Failure of the Grantee to comply with the terms of this Agreement shall not be the cause for
return of Grant funds if, in the judgement of the City, such failure was due to no fault of the Grantee. In
such case, any amount required to settle, at minimum cost, any irrevocable obligations properly incurred
shall be eligible to be paid by Grant funds. However, if, due to a local health order, Grantee is unable to
complete all events or requirements of the Scope of Grant, Grantee may be required to return up to the
full amount of the award or a prorated amount based on the percentage of the work completed.
6. REQUIRED REPORTS.
Failure to complete the following reports may render the recipient ineligible to receive the full and final
payment of the Grant award.
a. Submit a Revised Project Form, as required per the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts
Grants Guidelines, attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” within thirty (30) days of Grant award
notification.
b. Submit a Final Report including all required attachments by completing the designated form to
the City (30) calendar days after the Agreement Scope end date or, Oct. 3, 2025, whichever is
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earlier.
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 2024-25 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. 3, 2025.
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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:
New Village Arts Theatre Inc. City of Carlsbad
Attn: Kristianne Kurner Library & Cultural Arts Director Suzanne Smithson
2787 State Street 1775 Dove Lane
Carlsbad, CA 92008 Carlsbad, CA 92011
Email: kristianne@newvillagearts.org 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. 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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1. 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
KRISTIANNE KURNER, Chief Executive Officer
(Print name/Title)
kristianne@newvillagearts.org
(Email address)
ATTEST:
(Date)
**By:
(2nd signature here)
For SHERRY FREISINGER
City Clerk
MARY KERR, Chief Financial Officer
(Print name/Title)
kerrme1756@aol.com
(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
Arts Commission met and approved the grant awards on May 2, 2024, indicating funding is in accordance
Final 2024-25 Funding Plan.
Grant Support Documents
Required
x Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Guidelines
x Completed Community Arts Grants 2024-25 Application
Optional, As Needed
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Project Budget Information
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Revised Project Form
x Community Arts Grants 2024-25 – Revised Project Budget Information
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The 23rd Season of Professional Theatre at New Village
Arts
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Organizations
New Village Arts Theatre Inc.
Kristianne Kurner
2787 State Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
O: 760-433-3245
Kristianne Kurner
2787 State Street
Carlsbad, CA 92008
kristianne@newvillagearts.org
O: 760-845-8020
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Application Form
Application Verification
Application Type Verification:*
This application is for Arts Organizations applying for the Arts Project 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 is the application for the Arts Projects for 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.
Fiscal Sponsor Role
As an Arts Organization, would you be interested in acting as a Fiscal Sponsor for individual artists to apply for
future Community Arts Grants? This would not impact your own organization's ability to apply for funding. If you
check yes, Cultural Arts Office staff will reach out with more information. We appreciate your support of individual
artists! (OPTIONAL)
Yes
All applicants that wish to collaborate with others to complete this grant application may use the
"collaborator" button on the top right section of this page (instructions below.):
Collaborator feature
Video Tutorial (2 minutes long)
Written Tutorial
*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.
Organization Information
Arts Organizations must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations established for at least 3 years as
of January 1, 2024
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AApplicants may only submit one application per funding cycle and cannot apply to multiple categories
Past Funding*
Has your organization received funding from the City of Carlsbad's Community Arts Grants program in the past?
Yes
Are you an individual artist applying through a fiscal agent?*
No
Primary Organization Name
Name as shown on an IRS letter of determination.
New Village Arts Theatre Inc.
DBA (if applicable)
New Village Arts
Organization Website
http://www.newvillagearts.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.
The mission of New Village Arts is to create adventurous artistic experiences to awaken the human spirit.
We provide:
a collaborative and inspiring home for performing and visual artists
a forum for laughter, discussion, and deeper thinking within our community
a training ground for future generations of art-makers and art-lovers
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PPast 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
Project Information and Narrative
Projects must take place in Carlsbad, be accessible to the public and benefit the community of Carlsbad
All arts projects/activities require the participation of an artist or subject matter expert
Arts Project grants have a maximum award of $7,500 ( Note: those applying in Emerging Arts Organization
category have a maximum award of $5,000)
Project Name:*
Please provide us with the name of the arts project.
The 23rd Season of Professional Theatre at New Village Arts
Project Summary:*
Please provide us with a brief summary of your project.
Support from the Carlsbad Cultural Arts Office will support the 23rd Season of professional theatre at the Dea
Hurston New Village Arts Center in Carlsbad Village. This season promises to be one of the most exciting yet,
with an eye towards entertaining shows that welcome both residents and tourists to the heart of Carlsbad
Village for some of the best theatre in Southern California. The season includes four musicals and two plays,
four regional premieres, and one world premiere, all taking place on the recently named Ray Charles Stage.
The season kicks off in August with a trip back to the music of the 1970s with 8TRACK: THE SOUNDS OF THE
70s IN CONCERT. This show will be fun for all ages with different generations being able to share their
experiences. Following that will be the hysterical satire THE THANKSGIVING PLAY by Larissa Fasthorse, the
first Native American female playwright to be produced on Broadway. For the holidays, NVA will present the
much-loved MIRACLE ON 34th STREET: A LIVE MUSIC RADIO PLAY again welcoming friends and families to
NVA. The new year will present a new play to be announced, followed by the immersive musical experience of
LA HAVANA MADRID by Sandra Delgado. The season concludes with an unforgettable nod to the namesake of
our stage with GENIUS: THE MUSIC OF RAY CHARLES.
Please note that 8Track is not included in the grant request because it is outside of the date range and all
shows are subject to change pending royalty negotiations.
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PProject Start Date:*
Please note that project start date must be on or after September 3, 2024.
10/04/2024
Project End Date:*
Please note that the project end date must be on or before September 3, 2025.
07/13/2025
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.
All shows will take place on the Ray Charles Stage at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center in the heart of
Carlsbad Village. Shows run Thursdays through Sundays with some added Wednesday matinees.
8Track (not included in this grant request): August 16 – September 15, 2024
The Thanksgiving Play: October 4 – November 3, 2024
Miracle of 34th Street: A Musical Radio Play: November 22 – December 24, 2024
A New Play TBA: January 24 – February 23, 2025
La Havana Madrid: March 21 – April 27, 2025
Genius: The Music of Ray Charles: May 23 – July 13, 2025
Amount Requested:*
This is the amount your organization is requesting from the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Grants. Please note that
the maximum funding amount request is $7,500 for one-year arts projects.
$7,500.00
Participants:*
Total number of expected participants for this project (i.e. artists, coordinators, directors.)
161
Audience:*
Total number of expected audience attendance for this project.
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PPrevious Project Success:
If your organization has completed a similar project, please provide details of the project and why it was
successful.
New Village Arts (NVA) was founded in 2001 in Carlsbad by graduates of the Actors Studio Drama School. The
first theatrical show was produced in The Granary in Magee Park to critical acclaim. NVA spent the next five
years at the corporate headquarters of Jazzercise (near the Safety Center in Carlsbad), turning their studio
space into a theatre multiple times per year. In 2006, the City of Carlsbad voted NVA into their current home
in the former Bauer Lumber Building in the heart of Carlsbad Village, and NVA embarked on a major
renovation of the space in 2020, completed in January of 2023.
NVA will build on its 23 years of experience creating adventurous artistic experiences in Carlsbad to present a
season of diverse shows that will inspire, entertain, and enthrall audiences. In the current season, NVA has
produced the premiere outside of London and Broadway of Jez Butterworth’s THE FERRYMAN, which sold
out every single ticket of a 6-week long run. NVA followed that success with the regional premiere of Jen
Silverman’s THE ROOMMATE, an entrancing version of the musical classic SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN, the thought-
provoking DOUBT and a return to the original holiday musical 1222 OCEANFRONT: A BLACK FAMILY
CHRISTMAS. These shows have played to enthusiastic audiences and created conversation and community in
the Village.
The current season concludes with the hilarious THE 39 STEPS and the San Diego professional premiere of
the groundbreaking musical THE COLOR PURPLE.
Project Distinction:
What makes this project distinctive?
NVA is recognized as one of the finest theatre companies and one of the most inclusive and diverse arts
organizations in Southern California.
This season will be NVA’s most ambitious yet, including 3-4 regional premieres and 1 world premiere
production. For the 23rd Season, NVA was sure to include some productions accessible to all ages, including
the 1970s musical in the summer, the well-known holiday musical MIRACLE ON 34th STREET, and the
immersive experience of LA HAVANA MADRID.
NVA will stay true to its ideals of true diversity and inclusion, with playwrights from many ethnic
backgrounds and a parity of gender representation. Bringing this diversity of stories to Carlsbad Village will
help to build a more empathetic and welcoming community while entertaining and encouraging
introspection.
As the only professional theatre company in Carlsbad, NVA keeps its responsibility to our community at the
forefront of all artistic programming decisions. We strive to present stories from many different viewpoints,
enhancing the quality of life for participants (both artists and audiences).
Project Goals:
What are the goals (outputs and/or outcomes) of the project? How will you measure your goals?
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NVA always has mission-driven artistic excellence as one of its main goals. All of the work we do springs from
there: bringing adventurous artistic experiences that awaken the human spirit to Carlsbad. We measure the
artistic excellence with patron surveys sent after every production, critical response to the work, and surveys
sent to artists who have participated in the plays.
Another goal is based on the number of people we impact with the professional theatrical productions. The
attendance goal set for non-musicals is 65% occupancy, and for musicals is 80-85% occupancy. We measure
those goals with box office reports along with a detailed performance metrics report analyzed by the Board of
Directors.
It is also important to NVA to be reaching out to the community in as many ways as possible. We hold talk-
back discussions after Sunday matinees, have a multitude of surround events to enhance the experiences of
each production, and make the first five (preview) performances of each play “pay-what-you-will", taking
away any economic barrier to participation. The outreach events are measured by the number of events and
the number and diversity of the participants.
Finally, NVA is very proud to pay over 100 local artists for their work each season. We strive to create a
welcoming and inspiring home for artists to thrive within. We measure this with surveys and numerical data.
TTarget Population:
Who is your target population and why? How will you reach them?
The Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center strives to be a welcoming environment for people to experience
adventurous art. We invite all members of our community as well as tourists visiting our city.
The majority of our audiences come from Carlsbad, North County and other areas of San Diego. We reach out
to those patrons through our extensive mailing list and social media, as well as through advertising and
different marketing techniques.
This season, we are working with a group of students from Cal State University San Marcos to increase our
awareness with the local hotels and visitor bureaus, ensuring that tourists and businesspeople visiting the
city know about the artistic experiences available here.
The primary audience for the theatrical productions at NVA is currently 50+ and NVA is always looking for
ways to bring the 50 and under crowd to the theater. Interestingly, the work we are doing on the White
Family Next Stage tends towards a younger and more diverse audience for things like our comedy shows,
salsa nights, and improvisation classes. NVA is looking for more ways to encourage the Next Stage audience to
attend the shows on the Ray Charles Stage.
The upcoming season has more shows that are available to all ages, so NVA will be putting together special
“family and friends” packages to encourage groups of all ages to attend the productions.
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.
Most productions at NVA are matched with a Community Partner. This is a non-profit organization whose
mission matches up to the show's themes. NVA provides information about the organization in the program
and the lobby during the run of the show, as well as email and social media “shout-outs” to help build the
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exposure of the non-profit. The Community Partners for the upcoming season have not been selected yet but
will include a variety of organizations in North County.
Past partners include the North County African American Women’s Association, MANA de North County and
the Hermanitas Program, Rancho Coastal Humane Society, Casa de Amparo, and many others.
PPartner 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.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Organization Changes/Challenges/Circumstances:
What special circumstances, challenges or changes have affected your organization? What impact has this had on
your organization?
The 2022-2023 fiscal year was a time of incredible growth and change for New Village Arts. In January of
2023, the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center opened after a $4 million renovation with a new look and a
new name. The building is named in honor of Dea Hurston, one of the most impactful arts supporters and
practitioners in San Diego County. It became the first arts center in the U.S. outside of New York City to be
named after a Black woman. With the renovation, NVA was able to add two new spaces to engage with our
community: the Sahm Family Foundation Arts Education Center and the White Family Next Stage. NVA is still
fundraising to cover the investment made in the building and needs to raise an additional $1.3 million to
reach its goal. This financial situation is one of the biggest challenges facing our organization.
NVA is part of the wider theatre community in San Diego, which is currently in a challenging state. NVA is well
positioned to weather the current situation because of our loyal patron base, additional earned revenue
opportunities with our Next Stage and lobby, and diverse programming that speaks to the needs of our
community. But in order to do those things, we need to continue an active fundraising program, while
continuing to achieve artistic excellence.
Once the investment in the building is paid off, NVA is in excellent shape to face the future.
Project Support Information
You may upload support information in this section.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Materials Upload (OPTIONAL, but recommended):
Please upload any marketing materials, images and/or files that would provide more information about your
project.
NVA-s22-program-lowres.pdf
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VVideos Upload (OPTIONAL):
Please provide us with a host website link for all videos relevant to the project.
https://www.youtube.com/@newvillageartstheatr/videos
Videos Upload (OPTIONAL)
If you do not have a URL that hosts your videos, 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.)
Organization 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.)
One corporate officer from each of the following groups must sign the agreement:
Group A Group B
Chairman,Secretary,
President, oor Assistant Secretary,
Vice-President CFO oor 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
Signor #1 First and Last Name (i.e. Mary Wilson):*
Kristianne Kurner
Signor #1 Organizational Title (i.e. CEO):*
Executive Artistic Director
Signor #1 Email address:*
kristianne@newvillagearts.org
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SSignor #2 First and Last Name (i.e. Luke Wilson):*
Mary Kerr
Signor #2 Organizational Title (i.e. Secretary):*
Treasurer
Signor #2 Email Address:*
kerrme1756@aol.com
Budget Information
You may upload budget support information in this section. Please consolidate into one PDF if possible.
Contact the Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
Total Project Budget
$616,103.00
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. Please contact the Cultural Arts Grants Coordinator at 442-339-5982 or email
wendy.sabinlasker@carlsbadca.gov should you need assistance.
NVA FY 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.pdf
Organizational Budget:*
Please upload a current organizational budget.
FY23-24 Approved Budget.pdf
Letter of Determination:
If you are a first time grant applicant with the City of Carlsbad, please upload your IRS Letter of Determination.
Audited Financials:*
Please upload your organization's most recent completed short form 990s.
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NVA 990 2021-2022 First 9.pdf
BBoard 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.
NVA Board of Directors March 2024.pdf
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:*
03/18/2024
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File Attachment Summary
Applicant File Uploads
• NVA-s22-program-lowres.pdf
• NVA FY 2024-25 Community Arts Grants Budget Form.pdf
• FY23-24 Approved Budget.pdf
• NVA 990 2021-2022 First 9.pdf
• NVA Board of Directors March 2024.pdf
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