ON POINT - September 2009
| “Behind the Scenes at NTC Promenade” Civic Community Forum – September 8th, 5:00pm – 6:00pm at the NTC Command Center (map). |
“Pathway to Completion” Campaign Seeks $6 Million to Complete 19 Buildings at NTC Promenade
The NTC Foundation has a unique opportunity to leverage $6 million in philanthropic support into the $60 million needed to complete ALL of the remaining 19 buildings on our 26-building campus over the next 5 years, including Luce Auditorium. The result will be the largest new Arts & Cultural District in San Diego dedicated to bringing arts and culture to a new level of excellence.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime moment to transform a former naval base into a regional jewel. San Diego has not had such an opportunity to create a significant cultural legacy since the founding of Balboa Park nearly 100 years ago.
The community is embracing NTC Promenade with their contributions and participation. Thanks to community support, the NTC Foundation has secured over $41 million through private donations, New Market and Historic Tax Credits, rehabilitation grants and conventional financing to complete renovations to seven Phase I buildings.
Already within the seven completed buildings, NTC Promenade is home to 25 cultural and civic groups, and a growing community of artists and designers. In 2008, over 250,000 residents, visitors and students attended receptions, festivals, performances, classes and exhibits. And, more than 1,300 events have taken place on our campus. People are learning, creating and enjoying themselves.
The benefits to our Resident Groups have been enhanced community partnerships, increased earned income, better donor engagement and new opportunities to advance their craft.
Completing the Vision
With Phase I complete and successful, the Foundation is poised to complete renovations to the remaining 19 historic buildings to create a lasting home for dozens of arts and cultural groups, and to provide performance space, galleries, classrooms and other venues that offer innovative cultural and educational experiences to our community.
The extraordinary leverage of $6 million in private gifts into $60 million in construction is attributable in major part to the Foundation’s ability to replicate its earlier success in attracting federal tax credits to the project. This brings the gift to the San Diego community of financial resources not otherwise available. And, the timing is now to capture $31 million in tax credits before they could potentially become unavailable to us after 2010.
Legacy Naming Gifts are available at a wide range of levels for all San Diegans to leave a lasting impact at NTC. We invite your consideration of a Legacy Gift to the NTC Foundation to help us reach our $6 million philanthropic goal. Contact Alan Ziter at [email protected] for a behind the scenes tour to learn more about our plans.
Lee Lipsey Honored as NTC Foundation’s STAR Award Volunteer
The NTC Foundation is pleased to nominate Lee Lipsey to be our STAR Award volunteer of 
the year. Lee will be honored, along with other volunteers in the San Diego arts community, at a community celebration at the Balboa Theatre on Monday, September 21.
Creating community is a hallmark of Lee’s volunteer work. Lee has spent the past year volunteering to help the NTC Foundation reach out to the widest range of San Diego’s creative industries to introduce them to the NTC Promenade Arts & Cultural District and identify opportunities for them to make the campus their home. She is a founding member of the Point Loma Concerts Committee where she co-chaired the Concerts Committee from 2002 to 2008. Lee is also the founder and publisher of the Peninsula Arts Calendar, a quarterly flyer promoting community arts and arts education. Dedication, persistence, commitment….all with elegance and a smile.
To purchase tickets or to find out more about the 18th Annual STAR Awards and the San Diego Performing Arts League, log onto www.sandiegoperforms.com.
Irvine Foundation Grant Funds NTC Resident Group Collaborative
The NTC Foundation has received a $40,000 “Creative Communities” grant from the James Irvine Foundation to develop a new ‘creative collaborative’ among the 34 resident arts and cultural organizations and artists that call the new multi-tenant arts center at NTC Promenade their home.
Already, work has begun on developing the collaborative, which is intended to:
- Facilitate cost-effective collaboration and creative partnerships between the Resident Groups and the community
- Broaden, deepen, and diversify participation among those that will benefit from these collaborative partnerships
- Increase the capacity of the Resident Groups - most of which are mid-size or small budget organizations - to be more effective in their marketing and outreach, resulting in more participation, sales, new audiences and community recognition
According to NTC Foundation Executive Director Alan Ziter, “It is appropriate that as the nonprofit developer of the 26-building arts campus, the NTC Foundation lead the effort to develop a creative, collaborative community. This opportunity will help us to reach that potential.”
One of the first outcomes has been the creation of the Gallery of Resources, which catalogs all the resources our Resident Groups have that others can access.
“It really is remarkable what our Resident Groups already have in place in just the first seven buildings,” said Ziter. “Classrooms, exhibit space, kilns, print and frame making equipment, musicians and musical instruments, instructional studios, and a wealth of creative skills - an incredible roster of tools that can be shared for mutual success. Collaboration is critical to help all nonprofits and small businesses in the creative community get through challenging times."
The NTC Foundation has engaged Liz Shear to carry out the Work Plan. Liz has a wealth of experience in developing collaboratives and has been an educator, facilitator and consultant to volunteer public and private-sector organizations. Along with Barbara Broderick, she was the consultant that created and implemented our successful Liberty School program.
To share your ideas about other successful creative collaborations, contact Alan Ziter at [email protected].
Does Your Event Leave a Philanthropic Footprint?
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been a growing movement the last few years. This is a concept whereby an organization considers the long-term interests of the communities in which they operate. One obvious outgrowth of this movement has been to make functions more “green” and to lessen their negative impact on the environment. Just as important, though, is how an organization impacts the prosperity of the community in which it operates. This includes where an organization holds its meetings and events.
CSR can be demonstrated in the venue selection for an event. Your rental of venue space at the NTC Promenade will leave a philanthropic footprint that will help us to finish restoring the historic buildings entrusted to us. As we renovate the historic buildings at NTC, we are creating a non-profit center for arts and culture that will serve San Diego for generations to come.
The NTC Command Center is an executive conference center equipped with free WiFi and domestic conference calling. Each room has a 42-inch plasma monitor. Housed in what once was the base library, the Corky McMillin Companies Event Center includes in-house audiovisual equipment. Additionally, the grounds offer a beautiful setting for outdoor galas, receptions, 5Ks and festivals.
When you are shopping for the perfect location for your next function, call one of the event experts at the NTC Promenade at (619) 573-9260 or review the Venue Rentals tab at www.ntcpromenade.com.
Make sure your event leaves a philanthropic footprint.
"Five Loaves Two Fish” Fashion Design & Retail Opens in Barracks 19
NTC Promenade welcomes its 34th Resident Group with the September opening of Five Loaves Two Fish, which offers women’s and children’s clothing designed and made in the storefront studio in Barracks 19 located at Dewey and Historic Decatur Roads.
Five Loaves Two Fish is a partnership of two creative and talented sisters – Kit Frye and Heather Haas - who will focus their energy and enthusiasm in fashion design and innovation. More than a retail boutique, Five Loaves Two Fish will provide creative and thought-provoking fashion designs, and will also offer design and sewing classes to allow its customers to experience their simple, carefree and fun clothes.
Kit and Heather use standards that include: 1) keeping it local; 2) using natural and pure fibers and fabrics; 3) recycling fabrics and rescuing industry remnant treasures; 4) minimizing waste, and; 5) helping support local artisans and encouraging cultural values on a global scale.
We invite you to visit their Studio at 2690 Historic Decatur Road or find out more at http://www.fiveloavestwofishclothing.com.
To The Point ...
Sept 1st – Ongoing – Bravo School of Art Workshops
Bravo School of Art offers 1-day workshops for adults and children to explore their creativity in a safe, supportive and fun environment. A wide variety of hands-on art, craft and home decorating workshops are offered for experienced and novice artists. Examples are: Mosaic, Mural Art, Floor Cloth, Book Arts, Digital Photography, Collage, Mixed Media, Drawing, Painting: Watercolor, Acrylic, Oils, Weaving, Basketry, Jewelry Making, Printmaking and more. Saturday mornings are devoted to children’s workshops, such as Fish Printing, Paper Craft: Recycled, Self-Portrait, Clay Play and more. Located at NTC Promenade, 2690 Historic Decatur Rd. To learn more call 619-223-0058 or visit http://www.BravoSchoolOfArt.com.
Sept 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 – North Chapel—Open House
The North Chapel at Liberty Station monthly open houses, Tuesdays from 11 am to 1 pm. Located at 2881 Roosevelt Dr. Visit this venue available for weddings and other special occasions. For more information, visit http://www.thenorthchapel.com.
Sept 2 thru 26 – San Diego Water Color Society “Outside the Box”
San Diego Watercolor Society (SDWS) presents an exhibition of original watercolor paintings entitled “Outside the Box”. The public is welcome to the First Friday Reception to unveil the exhibition on September 4 from 5-8pm. Approximately 100 paintings created by SDWS members are on display and for sale. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11am-5pm. Free admission. Located at NTC Promenade, 2825 Dewey Rd. For more information call 619-876-4550 or visit www.sdws.org.
Sept 3, 10, 24 – Families Helping Families Parent Support Group
The Jenna Druck Foundation’s FHF program offers support and educational services to families that have lost a child. This weekly support group from 6:30 pm to 8 pm is open to parents and those that support them on the journey of experiencing ‘the worst loss.’ Dr. Ken Druck and Denise Hankins facilitate these support groups that serve as a life-line to hundreds of San Diego families. For more information call 619-294-8000.
Sept 3rd – NCOA San Diego Career Fair
The NCOA San Diego Career Fair is the most powerful recruiting event for veterans. This career fair is free to attend, and will be held from 10am – 2pm. Located at the McMillin Event Center at NTC Promenade, 2875 Dewey Rd. For further information and directions call 800-662-2620 ext 222 or visit http://www.military.com/career-expo/career-fair-calendar/san-diego-ca-career-fair-2/.
Sept 4, 11, 18, 25 – Recreational Music Center – Fun Fridays!
The studio is open every Friday night from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Put your headphones on and play any instrument you choose, get help with your music, record a song and play Rock Band on our Xbox Elite (just don't be surprised by the REAL instruments!) Or, simply have a snack and chat - we love the company! Feel free to bring your friends and family, EVERYONE is welcome to the fun. Located at NTC Promenade, 2590 Truxtun Rd, Suite 103. For more information call 619-225-9597 or visit www.recreationalmusiccenter.com.
Sept 8th – “Behind the Scenes at NTC Promenade” Monthly Forum
Learn more about the NTC Foundation and hear about the progress at NTC Promenade. The forum is from 5pm-6pm, and located at the NTC Command Center, 2640 Historic Decatur Rd. There is no charge for admission. For more information, visit www.ntcpromenade.com.
Sept 10th – Fleet Week “Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve” Luncheon
Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense organization, will recognize San Diego companies that understand and support the role of the National Guard and Reserve. National Guard and Reserve members will invite their supervisors to this luncheon and representatives from ESGR and the Department of Defense will take the opportunity to acknowledge these proactive individuals and the companies they represent. The luncheon will be from 11:30am-1:30pm. Located at the McMillin Event Center at NTC Promenade, 2875 Dewey Rd. For further information contact Alex Squires at 619-858-1545.
Sept 12th – Spirits of Mexico Festival
The Polished Palate presents the 2009 Spirits of Mexico Festival. Dozens of world class agave spirits – tequila, mescal, liqueurs and specially created agave-infused culinary delights will be available for your tasting pleasure. VIP Hour begins at 6pm. General admission begins at 7pm-9pm. Tickets start at $40. Must be 21 or older to attend. Located at the McMillin Event Center and Luce Court at NTC Promenade, 2875 Dewey Rd. To purchase tickets visit the website at http://www.polishedpalate.com/events/som/2009/.
Sept 19th – Walk Like MADD 5K Walk
MADD’s signature walk is a fun, community-driven 5K walk that raises funds and saves lives. Every step taken and pledge made will help raise funds and awareness for MADD’s programs and services that will serve to make our communities safer. The walk starts in the NTC Promenade at Ingram Plaza. Opening ceremonies begin at 9am, with the walk starting at 9:30am-11:00am. For more information, please visit their website at: http://support.madd.org/site/TR?fr_id=2560&pg=entry.
Sept 26th – Girl Scouts Run/Walk for a New Day & Ambassadors Foundation Everyday Heroes 5K Walk/Fun Run
The Girl Scouts and Everyday Heroes have teamed up to host a combined walk this year! Fundraising efforts will benefit both the Girl Scouts and the Everyday Heroes program, which helps San Diego Police Officers become homeowners. The Girl Scouts Run/Walk for a New Day focuses on raising awareness about the importance of a balanced, healthy lifestyle for girls and the adults in their lives. The walk starts in the NTC Promenade at Ingram Plaza. The 5K portion will begin at 8am, and the 1-mile fun run will begin at 8:30am. For more information please visit www.walkforcops.com or http://www.sdgirlscouts.org/support/run-walk-for-a-new-day.php.
Be sure to check the NTC Promenade online calendar for all the happenings scheduled.
Please consider making a gift to the NTC Foundation to help us translate the community’s vision for NTC Promenade into a new Arts and Culture District that will increase the quality of life for all San Diegans. Donate now!
For information about lease space in the NTC Promenade, contact Leasing Specialist Sean Giffin at [email protected] or 619 573-9304.