Locals were wined, dined and inclined to support the arts at a June 20 benefit seeking funding to transform a former Pacific Beach library site into a community arts hub.
“Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of attendees, sponsors and matching donors, the event raised $185,000 to support the renovation efforts of the Pacific Beach Arts Center,” event chair Jennifer Tandy said. She noted that the total included matching gifts from the Mark and Karla Stuart Charitable Fund and Barbara H. Allison.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored and volunteered,” Tandy said. “The overwhelming support for our capital campaign will help the Pacific Beach Arts Center become a reality. This response shows our community’s commitment to preserving a cherished landmark while creating a vibrant new home for arts, culture and connection.”
The sold‑out event, titled “An Evening for the Arts,” was held at the Soledad Club. The fundraiser featured dinner, drinks, live music, a fine art gallery, a live auction and a raffle.
It brought together more than 200 community members, supporters, artists and civic leaders for an evening dedicated to raising money for the Pacific Beach Arts Center’s capital campaign.
The cause is rehabilitating the old Pacific Beach Library building on the southeast corner of the Pacific Beach Middle School campus and turning it into a future arts center for Pacific Beach.
The Pacific Beach Arts Center’s vision is to be an accessible, affordable, dynamic destination for arts, culture, creativity and wellness. Through classes, workshops, exhibitions, performances and community events, it aims to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, create and thrive through the arts.
The benefit was spearheaded by beautifulPB, a grassroots group committed to building a more sustainable and equitable community by promoting arts, mobility and green space. The group’s mission is to turn the old library at 4606 Ingraham St., a 1950s midcentury modern structure, into the home base and gateway for a proposed Pacific Beach Arts District. Pacific Beach’s library operated there from 1951 to 1997 before moving to 4275 Cass St.During the June 20 event, Ellen Citrano, president of the Pacific Beach Women’s Club, reaffirmed the club’s commitment to the PBAC by presenting a check to complete their pledge of $250,000 to the project.The evening also included several significant recognitions from local, state, and federal leaders.Shaina Tigar, press secretary for Congressman Scott Peters, presented the PBAC with a Congressional Proclamation recognizing the organization’s outstanding work and commitment to fostering connection and community through the arts.County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer honored the organization with a County of San Diego Proclamation, officially declaring June 20 as Pacific Beach Arts Center Day throughout San Diego County.Additionally, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner presented the Pacific Beach Arts Center with a Certificate of Recognition for its commitment to enriching Pacific Beach through arts education, cultural programming, and community engagement.San Diego City Council President Joe LaCava offered inspiring remarks recognizing the importance of the PBAC while reaffirming his commitment to supporting its mission and future growth.For more information about the Pacific Beach Arts Center and upcoming programs and events, visit pbartscenter.org.
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