ANNUAL REPORT
24/25
Gallo Center for the a r t s
$11.9 MILLION
OPERATING BUDGET
$2.4 MILLION
PHILANTHROPIC SUPPORT
ABOUT THE GALLO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
VENUES
1,248-seat Mary Stuart Rogers Theater
440-seat Foster Family Theater
Modesto Rotary Music Garden
TICKET OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday: 10 am – 6 pm
Saturday: Noon – 6 pm
Closed Sundays
Ticket Office opens two hours prior to all events
$16,705
APPROXIMATE DAILY COST TO RUN THE CENTER
155,153
TOTAL PATRONS WELCOMED
PHONE NUMBERS (209) 338-2100
Toll Free: 1-877-488-3380
OFFICIAL WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA
GalloArts.org
Facebook.com/GalloCenterForTheArts
Instagram.com/GalloArts
#gallocenter #galloarts
SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 24/25 SEASON
25
VISITING PRESENTERS AND RENTAL CLIENTS
58
RESIDENT COMPANY PERFORMANCES
ORGANIZATION & OPERATIONS
Central Valley Center for the Arts, Inc. manages the endowment.
Gallo Center for the Arts, LLC manages concessions.
Gallo Center for the Arts, Inc. manages operations.
• 20 sold out shows including big name performers such as country’s Trace Adkins, comedians Jeff Foxworthy and Nikki Glaser, and A-list movie star Keanu Reeves’ band Dogstar
• A new partnership and co-promotion with Modesto Children’s Museum that provides their patrons with discounts on selected children’s and family shows
• Recognition once again from live concert industry publication Pollstar as a Top Ten venue worldwide based on ticket sales at venues with 1,500 seats or less
• Board of Directors formed an ad hoc Strategic Planning Committee and engaged AMS Planning & Research to guide GCA through a 12-month process culminating in the Center’s first-ever multi-year strategic plan
• Joined forces with the Stanislaus Arts Council to participate in Arts Advocacy Day in Sacramento
• Gallo Center Repertory Company served 6,104 patrons for its four productions and also added Dustin Venicombe as a fulltime Technical Manager overseeing the Technical Theatre Production for GCRC and Arts Education
• Implemented an annual program that cross trains internal and on-call Production staff with introduction to lighting and both beginner and advanced audio reinforcement classes
SCAN TO VIEW A LIST OF DIRECTORS & TRUSTEES!
SOURCES OF SUPPORT
During the 24/25 fiscal year, GCA raised $2.17 million from our annual giving programs. including individual, corporate, foundation and Board gifts.
INDIVIDUAL GIVING
FRIENDS OF THE CENTER (memberships range from $75 to $1,199)
1,946 members, including 349 new members
CENTER CIRCLES (memberships range from $1,200 and above)
399 members, including 14 new members
CORPORATE SUPPORT
25 sponsors
10 patrons
Corporate supporters receive a variety of ticket, hospitality and marketing benefits.
ARTS EDUCATION
$261,549 from 290 donors
VOLUNTEERS
The Gallo Center for the Arts greatly benefits from the support provided by more than 160 active volunteers performing duties including lobby greeters, ticket takers, ushers, concessions servers and more. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, spanning every performance presented by the Center and our resident companies, rentals by visiting presenters and special events, our volunteers donated 20,000 hours of service. (Applying California’s minimum wage requirements plus payroll taxes to those hours, it would cost the Center in excess of $300,000 were it not for these wonderful volunteers.)
GALLO CENTER KEY STAFF CONTACTS
ADMINISTRATION
Chad Hilligus
Chief Executive Officer (209) 338-5015
Al Poulus
Chief Operating Officer (209) 338-5050
ARTS EDUCATION
Cortney Hurst Director (209) 338-5012
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
Doug Hosner Director (209) 338-5060
PHILANTHROPY
Kristen Kenyon Director (209) 338-5032
PRODUCED THEATRE & SPECIAL PROGRAMMING
Ryan Foy Director (209) 338-5010
PRODUCTION & TECHNICAL OPERATIONS
Jeremiah Lewis Director (209) 338-5071
ARTS EDUCATION
• 29 ticketed events
• 3,100 students experienced one of 20 GCA on Tour performances on their school campus
• 24,760 students served across all seven programs
• 21,000 students attended a student matinee performance
• 68 scholarships were distributed across the seven programs, representing 12% of all participating students
• 24 YES Academy students volunteered their participation in 11 community events and/ performances
• 160 students participated in a masterclass lead by an artist with a show in the GCA presented season (Hadestown, Complexions, Ballet Folklorico Amalia Hernandez, JazzReach)
“I have had the opportunity to be involved with GCYA programs since I was ten. I love the arts community and the support from peers and educators. It has brought such a positive impact in my life and I hope to continue to grow in this arts community.”
– GCYA, YES Academy and YES Company Student, High School Freshman
DIVERSITY OF PROGRAMMING
The mission of the Gallo Center for the Arts is to enrich the quality of life in the San Joaquin Valley by providing an inspirational civic gathering place where regional, national and international cultural activities illuminate, educate and entertain. The Gallo Center for the Arts celebrates the diversity of our community by offering an array of affordable cultural and entertainment opportunities designed to appeal, and be accessible, to all. SCAN TO SEE THE 25/26 SEASON!
