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Opening Day
Thandiwe Lyons, a member of EPACENTER's Parent Advisory Council, stands at the entrance of the new youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor and chef Alaun Grimaud leads a culinary arts program at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor George Montes de Oca, Jr. demonstrates a jump for students in his skateboarding class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
A group of 6-10 year olds participate in a singing and voice class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
A mural designed by students is painted on the side of EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor Cassi Coleman teaches a ballet class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor and master percussionist James Henry teaches a drumming class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor Neill Castro teaches a guitar class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
East Palo Alto youth take a dance class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
East Palo Alto youth take part in a drumming class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Thandiwe Lyons, a member of EPACENTER's Parent Advisory Council, stands at the entrance of the new youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor George Montes de Oca, Jr. assists a student in the skateboarding class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
East Palo Alto families enjoy the spacious lawn at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor George Montes de Oca, Jr. leads a skateboarding class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Members of the community enter EPACENTER for the first time. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, the youth development center opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor Cassi Coleman (in blue) leads a dance class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor and artist Nasim Moghadam leads a digital art class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor Charlie Channel leads a ukulele class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor Ozell Hudson leads an art class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Instructor Bob Crawford teaches a student during piano class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation, EPACENTER opened April 23, offering its free arts classes to East Palo Alto youth in person for the first time.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio
Students, Classes & Events
Chef Alaun Grimaud prepares ingredients for "Food for the Soul" classes, new for the winter 2021-22 session. Students receive ingredients for nutritious meals and cook along with Grimaud in a virtual class.
Photo credit: Destine Soto
Chef Alaun Grimaud prepares ingredients for "Food for the Soul" classes, new for the winter 2021-22 session. Students receive ingredients for nutritious meals and cook along with Grimaud in a virtual class.
Photo credit: Destine Soto
A student leaps in the air while practicing in EPACENTER's state-of-the-art dance studio.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
An EPACENTER student shows off a beautiful artwork created at the center.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
A student utilizes EPACENTER's Boom Box Theater, a multi-use performance space.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
An EPACENTER student shows off the artworks he has created at the center.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
Students practice inside EPACENTER's state-of-the-art dance studio.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
A student utilizes EPACENTER's Boom Box Theater, a multi-use performance space.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
An EPACENTER student furthers her watercolor painting skills at the center.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
Students practice on instruments in EPACENTER's Boom Box Theater, a multi-use performance space.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
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The Space
EPACENTER, a new youth creative development center located in East Palo Alto, is a state-of-the-art facility funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation and was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
EPACENTER, a new youth creative development center located in East Palo Alto, is a state-of-the-art facility funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation and was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Henrik Kam
EPACENTER, a new youth creative development center located in East Palo Alto, is a state-of-the-art facility funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation and was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
EPACENTER, a new youth creative development center located in East Palo Alto, is a state-of-the-art facility funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation and was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
EPACENTER, a new youth creative development center located in East Palo Alto, is a state-of-the-art facility funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation and was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Henrik Kam
EPACENTER, a new youth creative development center located in East Palo Alto, is a state-of-the-art facility funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation and was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
EPACENTER, a new youth creative development center located in East Palo Alto, is a state-of-the-art facility funded by the John & Marcia Goldman Foundation and was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley
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Key People
The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation funded the new youth creative development center in East Palo Alto, which was developed in collaboration with local youth and families. Pictured: Marcia and John Goldman
Photo credit: Steve Fisch
Marcia and John Goldman at the groundbreaking of EPACENTER. The John & Marcia Goldman Foundation funded the new youth creative development center in East Palo Alto, which was developed in collaboration with local youth and families.
Photo credit: Trisha Leeper
Rafael Soto-Ramos, Jennifer Mancia, EPACENTER Executive Director Nadine Rambeau, Jennifer Lyons, Marcia and John Goldman, Jules Thomas, Melanie Resendiz, and Rene Alcaraz at the groundbreaking of EPACENTER.
Photo credit: Trisha Leeper
EPACENTER Executive Director Nadine Rambeau brings two decades of knowledge in strategic planning, culturally-responsive program design, and arts education to her role, from her experience in activating creativity as a catalyst for youth empowerment, economic equity, and social change in communities across the United States.
