| The Camarillo
Arts Council (CAC) is a non-profit organization that supports and presents
the performing and visual arts in Camarillo. CAC was established in 1983
and received its non-profit status in January, 1985. The council is run
entirely by volunteers, with a board of directors of 17 members. The programs
presented by the Camarillo Arts Council are funded by membership dues, corporate
donations, grants, and audience contributions.
The
primary focus of the Camarillo Arts Council has been the presentation
of seven free concerts each summer. The concerts are free to the public,
although donations are accepted. The concerts are held approximately every
other Saturday night from 7:30 until 9:00, during the months of June,
July, August, and into September. A Just for Youth program is presented
before the regular concerts, giving local young performers the opportunity
to perform. CAC has strived to present a wide variety of performers each
summer, ranging from Country Western to a symphony orchestra, offering
something for everyone. The Summer Concerts in the Park are held at Constitution
Park at the corner of Paseo Camarillo and Carmen Drive. The audience brings
lawn chairs or blankets for seating, along with picnic dinners for a relaxing
evening under the stars. Several other non-profit organizations have concession
stands selling food items such as hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, coffee
and cookies.
The Performing Arts Pavilion is
a 40' x 60' permanent outdoor structure built in 1986-87. The pavilion
has a concrete stage, theatrical lighting, and professional sound system.
The park, which has a capacity of 9,000, is owned and maintained by the
City of Camarillo. The pavilion was built by the Camarillo Arts Council
through donations of money and in-kind services. While the CAC has donated
the pavilion to the City of Camarillo, the CAC still provides much of
the maintenance and improvements to the pavilion. |