information Mission Statement
Grand Foundation
The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts is an interdisciplinary arts center owned and operated by the City of Tracy, and serving the region. The Grand Theatre Center for the Arts offers fine arts programming through a partnership between the City of Tracy and the Grand Foundation. Through the Arts Education, Exhibitions, and Presenting Programs, the Center provides professional and diverse experiences to our audiences.
The Grand Foundation (GF) is a community-based, independent notfor-profit organization, formerly known as the Arts Leadership Alliance (ALA). The original ALA was founded in 1998 to promote the cultural development of the community. Its activities, on behalf of the City, include developing and implementing programs which foster the broadest possible public use of the the cultural arts programs at the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts.
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The GF has served to support the operations and programming of the Grand with annual underwriting contributions since opening in 2007. Foundation underwriting has supported concerts, exhibitions, classes, workshops and special events, in addition to providing arts supplies, art making and technical equipment and hospitality services.
Parking on the street is available free of charge and nearby parking lots can accommodate buses after curb side drop-off.
Arts Education Program The Arts Education Program operates full-time with classes scheduled Monday through Saturday, excluding holidays. Classes are offered weekdays from 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Fall session begins September 10, 2012, and ends December 22.The Center will be closed 11/12, 11/22, 11/23, and through the December-January holiday break. Registration is available in person at the Leona Darr Willis Box Office located at 715 Central Avenue in Tracy and online at www.tracyartsandrec.com. Registration form with valid credit card may be faxed to (209) 831-6271. Box Office hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. The Box Office may be reached at (209) 831-6TKT (6858). You may also send a completed registration form via email to boxoffice@ci.tracy.ca.us.
From the North: Heading south on I-5, Exit 205 West towards San Francisco. Exit Macarthur Blvd., head south. Right onto 11th Street. Left onto Central to 715 Central Ave. From the South: Heading north on I-5, Exit Grant Line Road, head west. Left on Holly. Proceed south on Holly until it turns into Central. Proceed south on Central to 715 Central Ave.
This year the GF, working collaboratively with the City, will premiere a Membership Program at the Center. We invite you to learn more about the Grand Foundation, and become a supporter of the Grand Theatre Center for the Arts!
From the Bay Area: Proceed East on 580, until it turns into 205. Exit 11th Street, head east. Right on Central to 715 Central Ave.
Photo credits: Cover photo and various inside photos provided by Richard Beebe, Lauren Carter and Elizabeth Sayre.
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