The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts Appoints David Grossman as Director of Community Engagement

The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Grossman as Director of Community Engagement. The Director of Community Engagement is one of five directors at the SBCPA, and is responsible for planning and implementation of growth strategies, including cultivation of new funding sources for the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement.

"With the SBCPA's increased focus on community engagement activities, we are pleased to bring on board a full-time director who is as qualified and experienced as David to ensure the Jurkowitz Center's continued growth," said Dr. Craig Springer, President of the SBCPA and Chrisman Executive Director of The Granada Theatre. "He will be an important liaison connecting the SBCPA to the Santa Barbara community, by expanding the network of community organizations that partner with our Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement."

David previously served four years as the Executive Director for the Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra Association, leading corporate administration, marketing, fund development and the Association's education programs.

David is a veteran executive in both the for-profit and non-profit arenas. David transitioned from a professional studio musician to corporate management when he became Senior Vice President for Paramount/CBS Television Music. In that role for 17 years, David Oversaw music clearance, business affairs, creative affairs and union negotiations.

David spent an additional 5 years as the Executive Vice-President of The Recording Academy (best known as the organization behind the GRAMMY Awards), where he managed international licensing and business development. He was also the principal liaison to, and board member of, the GRAMMY Museum at L.A. Live.

David has garnered numerous acknowledgements for his record producing, ASCAP/BMI and Emmy Awards and the distinguished alumni award from Berklee College of Music. He holds an undergraduate degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston, an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA., and a certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Fielding Graduate University.

For additional information about the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement or The Granada Theatre, please call (805) 899-3000 or visit www.granadasb.org.

The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts (SBCPA), a privately-funded 501(c)(3) corporation established in 1983, is dedicated to providing best-in-class production, sales and administrative support to arts organizations from throughout the Santa Barbara region, including its Historic Theatre District partners (Lobero Theatre and the New Vic Theatre) as well as its eight resident companies (CAMA, Music Academy of the West, Opera Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara Choral Society, Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street Ballet, Theater League and UCSB Arts & Lectures).

The SBCPA's most visible service is operation of The Granada Theatre. Purchased by the SBCPA in 2003, restored and reopened in 2008, The Granada Theatre has state-of-the-art electrical, sound, lighting and fly systems, large and up-to-date dressing rooms, as well as contemporary audience amenities. By providing a world-class venue with skilled house management staff, production staff, marketing and ticketing services staff, the SBCPA is making it possible for many of Santa Barbara's finest performing arts organizations to present their programs with the highest level of contemporary production support and audience comfort.

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