About the Clark Center Foundation

The History of the Foundation

More than  25 years ago a group of interested citizens conceived the dream of a quality performing arts center in South County. With support from the entire community and the cooperation of the Lucia Mar Unified School District, that dream became a reality in 2002 with the opening of the Clark Center for the Performing Arts.

Since then, the Center has become the cultural hub of the Five Cities area, having been used for over 1000 events ranging from school music and drama performances, to business gatherings, to the outstanding performances sponsored by the Clark Center Association.

Endowment Mission Statement

Earnings of the Endowment Fund
shall be administered consistent with the following goals:

FIRST PRIORITY

• Maintain the Clark Center in good condition and repair.
• Maintain all equipment in good condition and repair.
• Replace, supplement, and upgrade furnishings and equipment as needed.

SECOND PRIORITY

• Sponsor and underwrite quality programs and productions at the Center.
• Grant cultural arts scholarships to needy and deserving students and graduates of all schools in the Lucia Mar Unified School District.

THIRD PRIORITY

• Contribute to operating costs of the Center.
• Assist the Clark Center Association with its operating costs.
  

FOURTH PRIORITY

• Promote, establish and maintain cultural arts in our community.