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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
10150 BONITA BEACH RD, Bonita Springs, FL
VISUAL ARTS CENTER
26100 OLD 41 RD, Bonita Springs, FL
About The Centers For The Arts Bonita Springs
Founded in 1959, the Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs (CFABS) is committed to enriching the lives of the community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation. CFABS has two campus locations-each dedicated to the visual or performing arts.
The Visual Arts Center, 26100 Old 41 Road, is comprised of multiple fine art galleries and fully equipped art studios, a gift store, library and beautiful sculpture gardens. A variety of classes are offered at this center, including painting, drawing, pottery and sculpture.
The Performing Arts Center, 10150 Bonita Beach Road, is home to the 400-seat Hinman Auditorium and the 200-seat Moe Auditorium & Film Center. At this diverse center, patrons can enjoy an ongoing array of live music, theatre, comedy, film, lectures and youth & adult classes in art, music, theatre and dance.
Arts For All
Seeking to serve the educational and cultural needs of our diverse communities, the Centers for the Arts offers year-round programming in visual and performing arts. We facilitate opportunities by providing artistic experiences—classes, workshops, panel discussions, lectures, performances and educational art events like our National Art Festivals. We empower by creating a platform for progress, supporting the work of artists of all ages, encouraging an inclusive dialog and promoting equality for all.
Mission
The Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs is committed to enrich the culture of our diverse community by providing opportunities for artistic expression, education and appreciation in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Vision Values
Our vision is fulfilled through programs in the visual and performing arts. Art builds bridges between communities, generations and nationalities. It serves as a common denominator among all economic groups and stimulates local economies. By instilling individuals with a feeling of self-worth and confidence, art encourages positive attitudes and helps people cope with change. Art can be therapeutic. It opens people's minds to new possibilities and their hearts to new understanding. A catalyst for friendships, art provides a foundation for shared experience.
Board of Directors
Officers
Fred Weinman, Chairman of the Board
Shelley Anderson, Vice Chair
Patt Suwyn, Immediate Past Chairman
Amy Russian, Recording Secretary
Joan Dixon, Asst. Treasurer
Marion Haley, Asst. Treasurer
Polly Nesi, Asst. Treasurer
Executive Director
Alyona Ushe
ushe@artsbonita.org
ext. 804
Staff
Directors
Alice Fjelstul
Nigel Fullick
Mark Giersch
Jacqueline McCurdy
Karin Moe
Lena Neal
David Pryor
Susan Reynolds
Leslie Sanderson
Don Thomson
James Bernardinelli, IT & Website Manager
web@artsbonita.org
ext. 830
Nora Bernstein, Client Services - CVA
help1@artsbonita.org
ext. 801
Frank Blocker, Film & Theater Director
theaterfilm@artsbonita.org
ext. 826
Jeff Blodgett, Tech Director
techdir@artsbonita.org
ext. 827
Joseph Brauer, Youth Performing Arts Director
youththeatre@artsbonita.org
ext. 829
Carol Broman, Marketing Assistant
marketing2@artsbonita.org
ext. 808
Callie Brown, Front of House Manager
fronthouse@artsbonita.org
ext. 828
Donna Delseni, Adult Education Director
adulted@artsbonita.org
ext. 807
Douglas Dos Santos, Facilities
facility1@artsbonita.org
Christine Elzinga
Marketing & Creative Director
marketing1@artsbonita.org
ext. 806
Margaret Engle, Dance Program Director
danceEd@artsbonita.org
ext. 831
Chanel Fryer, Youth Education Coordinator
educoord@artsbonita.org
ext. 822
Rebecca Hadley, Client Services - CPA
help4@artsbonita.org
ext. 823
Loretta Menuez, Membership Services Director
membership@artsbonita.org
ext. 803
Ryan Mucko, Facilities
facility3@artsbonita.org
Elena Murray, Client Services - CVA
help2@artsbonita.org
ext. 802
Jack O'Brien, Exhibition Director
exhibitions@artsbonita.org
ext. 821
Jim Opteyndt, Facilities
facility2@artsbonita.org
Yudit Orlando, Youth Visual Arts Director
youthed@artsbonita.org
ext. 825
Toni Palumbo, Stage & Production Manager
productionmgr@artsbonita.org
Sara Pepin, Client Services - CPA
help5@artsbonita.org
ext. 823
Sheri Rouleau, Controller
controller@artsbonita.org
ext. 805