Mission, Vision, Values and Objectives

Mission:

The Sunset Center is a community gathering place, where citizens of the region meet to enjoy the full spectrum of performing arts, view visual-arts exhibits, exchange ideas, learn, and attend organization meetings and educational events. The Center is also home to some of the region’s leading performing-arts organizations, visual and arts service organizations, and volunteer groups.

Vision:

We bring artists, local citizens and regional neighbors together to share talents, ideas and enjoyment of one another in a carefully maintained, state-of-the-art historic facility, governed in a fiscally prudent manner that responds to the dynamic environment of the region.

Values:

We believe in the vitality and power of the arts for all people.
We treat our patrons, clients, artists, volunteers, neighbors and staff with care and respect.
We build strong cooperative relationships with the diverse communities we serve.
We deliver these services in a supportive, positive and dedicated manner.

Objectives:

To operate in a fiscally responsible manner while working to improve facilities and programs.
To offer a facility that meets the highest standards for all who enter.
To present professional artists and performances otherwise not available to our communities.
To be an active, participatory member of Carmel-by-the-Sea and to participate in the City’s marketing outreach to the wider community and its visitors.
To provide a home for regional arts organizations.
To host community celebrations, events, and organization meetings.
To provide an experiential arts education program designed to inspire an appreciation of artists and their work.