FOCUS ON THE MASTERS INC
505 Poli St Suite 310, Ventura, CA 93001 focusonthemasters.com

Total Revenue
$230,950
Total Expenses
$228,478
Net Assets
$116,650

Organizations Filed Purposes: Art appreciation program that documents, preserves and presents the works and lives of accomplished contemporary artists. We emphasize the importance of the arts to a healthly society.

Learning to See is an in school and after school program that provides art instruction and appreciation for at risk youth and adults with mental illness.1,258 children and 100 mentally challenged adults are served through Learning to See program.

Art Tour-Experience the art of Oaxaca, Mexico. Participants traveled to the city of Oaxaca, Mexico and the small village of Teotitaln del Valle home of FOTM documented artist Porfirio Gutierrez, for a unique exploration of the Zapotec culture, community and traditions during month of February and during annual dia de los Muertos, The Day of the Dead. Tour goers experienced the indigenous traditions including honoring ancestors, create cultural connections, and explore Oaxaca's artistic diversity. They experienced life today in Teotitaln del Valle and neighboring towns, they visted artist studios and historic sites, shared meals and participated in the festival preparations along with our host family. We explored Zapotec heritage and history, anc consider how modern Zapotec identity is shaped by centuries-old customs.

Artist Spotlight Interview Series provides the public with the opportunity to meet the artists and learn about their art and the influences of their life experience on their art.1,000 estimated audience members.

Executives Listed on Filing

Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing

NameTitleHours Per WeekTotal Salary
Donna GranataExecutive Director40$0
Janet DorseyCo-President2.5$0
Sandy SeekinsDirector2.5$0
Martin Furmanski MdDirector2.5$0
Virginia FurmanskiCo-President5$0
Jorge ZambranoDirector2.5$0
Gerald ZwersDirector2.5$0
Michael RohdeDirector2.5$0
Roxie RayDirector2.5$0
Richard FranklinDirector2.5$0
Mary Ellen HerreraTreasurer2.5$0
Yvette FranklinSecretary2.5$0

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