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About the Mingus Project
The specific objectives and purposes of The Mingus Project (also known as Santa Cruz Advocates for the Arts) shall be to establish a partnership with the community, businesses, schools, universities, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and governmental entities to improve the quality of life within the community and to provide life-long learning in the arts for all people engaged in its programs. Santa Cruz Advocates for the Arts strives:
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To promote the visual and performing arts in the Santa Cruz Valley through school presentations, public exhibitions, concerts, and festivals
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To provide an organization to keep the uniquely American art form of jazz alive and well in today's society
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To educate students and adults of the great artists who have emerged from the Santa Cruz valley
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To sponsor the bi-national Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival
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To bring jazz music into the schools, provide education in jazz, create interest in jazz, and teach young people about the history of American music
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To provide local students opportunities to perform music and display their art
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To encourage local musicians and artists to display their artistry through public events
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We recognize that arts education enhances student academic achievement, increases self-esteem, and actively engages students in learning. Therefore, an important Santa Cruz Advocates for the Arts goal is to provide children accessibility to the arts through fine arts education.
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SCAA (The Mingus Project) is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. All gifts are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Click here to Donate.
Sharon Urman
Chair
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Ken Tittelbaugh
Vice Chair
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Manny Huerta
Secretary
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Bob Lineiro
Treasurer
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Evan Kory
Enrique "Kiki" Rodriguez
Alex Aguirre
Tony Belletti
Beto Moreno
Charlie Rodriguez
Board Members
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Bob Feinman
Samuel Saunders
Alan Hershowitz
Board Members At-Large
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Drawing by James "Sonny" Peters
The Mingus Project
Santa Cruz Advocates for the Arts
P.O. Box 2017
Nogales, AZ 85628
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Phone: (520) 287-3685 (Nogales - Santa Cruz County Chamber of Commerce)
E-mail: info@mingusproject.com
(In memoriam, Yvonne Ervin)
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Board of Directors
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