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The Occidental Center for the Arts (OCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a HOME FOR THE ARTS IN OCCIDENTAL. Until recently, it was assumed that the Center would have to be built from the ground up, a very costly and time consuming venture. A wonderful gift has changed all that. Orrin Thiessen, who is planning a mixed-use housing development on the former site of Harmony Elementary School, has gifted the auditorium, outdoor amphitheater, and office space to OCA.
With this gift from Orrin Thiessen worth several hundred
thousand dollars, OCA is now embarking on a multi
stage plan to reach its dream of a complete center
for the performing arts in Western Sonoma
County. Plans include, but are not limited to, a
comfortable performance
venue with good site lines and excellent acoustics
to be a home for the
Redwood Arts Council, the Occidental Choir, small
theater presentations,
film showings and an art gallery.
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OCA's board of directors is actively working to recruit new members to help make this great vision a reality. 
"I love Occidental. What I find unique
and remarkable is that the Redwood
Arts Council and the Occidental Choir
are here. It's so wonderful to
have
in this tiny little town these two remarkable
cultural resources. I was
thrilled to hear about Orrin Thiessen's
gift. This represents such a huge leap
forward for OCA's mission of providing
a home for these and other cultural activities."
“The Chamber music series needs a facility
to call home. We need a comfortable
and intimate space with fine acoustics..”
“We live in such a vibrant community we need a place in which all the arts can showcase their talents.”
“I think it is a great idea because it
will benefit children as well as
their parents. It will be built right
across the road from the Y and children
will get used to the idea that there
is music and art over there.”
“There is enough money in our area to finance the building of an arts center. We must convince those who can to donate to the building fund so our dream for the arts will be realized.” |
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We need your help
To get involved, please call (707) 874-9392 or write
The Occidental Center for the Arts
P.O. Box 1019
Occidental, CA 95465
The Occidental Center for the Arts is a non-profit organization founded in 1996. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.