EPACENTER | Carla Befera & Company

1950 Bay Road, East Palo Alto
www.EPACENTER.org

EPACENTER announces family-friendly concert series (Press Release)
EPACENTER offers paid opportunity with new workforce development program (Press Release)
EPACENTER launches community arts initiative (Press Release)
EPACENTER launches first in-person classes (Press Release, Press Kit)

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Community Concert Series

EPACENTER, the East Palo Alto creative youth development center, announces a new series of community concerts, kicking off with its inaugural event on Saturday, September 9. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Chicken, Bass and Waffles, who will open the concert. — EPACENTER, the East Palo Alto creative youth development center, announces a new series of community concerts, kicking off with its inaugural event on Saturday, September 9. Pictured: Chicken, Bass and Waffles, who will open the concert.
Photo credit: Christopher Lee

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Students, Classes & Events

A group of 6-10 year olds participate in a singing and voice class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — A group of 6-10 year olds participate in a singing and voice class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

An EPACENTER student shows off the artworks he has created at the center. — An EPACENTER student shows off the artworks he has created at the center.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley

Students practice on instruments in EPACENTER's Boom Box Theater, a multi-use performance space. — Students practice on instruments in 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. — An EPACENTER student furthers her watercolor painting skills at the center.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley

Students practice inside EPACENTER's state-of-the-art dance studio. — Students practice inside EPACENTER's state-of-the-art dance studio.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley

A mural designed by students is painted on the side of EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — A mural designed by students is painted on the side of EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

A student utilizes EPACENTER's Boom Box Theater, a multi-use performance space. — A student utilizes EPACENTER's Boom Box Theater, a multi-use performance space.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley

Instructor and chef Alaun Grimaud leads a culinary arts program at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor and chef Alaun Grimaud leads a culinary arts program at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

East Palo Alto families enjoy the spacious lawn at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — East Palo Alto families enjoy the spacious lawn at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

An EPACENTER student shows off a beautiful artwork created at the center. — 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. — A student utilizes EPACENTER's Boom Box Theater, a multi-use performance space.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley

Instructor Cassi Coleman teaches a ballet class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor Cassi Coleman teaches a ballet class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
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. — Instructor George Montes de Oca, Jr. demonstrates a jump for students in his skateboarding class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

Instructor and master percussionist James Henry teaches a drumming class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor and master percussionist James Henry teaches a drumming class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

A student leaps in the air while practicing in EPACENTER's state-of-the-art dance studio. — A student leaps in the air while practicing in EPACENTER's state-of-the-art dance studio.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley

Instructor Neill Castro teaches a guitar class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor Neill Castro teaches a guitar class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

East Palo Alto youth take a dance class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — East Palo Alto youth take a dance class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

East Palo Alto youth take part in a drumming class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — East Palo Alto youth take part in a drumming class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
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. — Instructor George Montes de Oca, Jr. assists a student in the skateboarding class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

Instructor Cassi Coleman (in blue) leads a dance class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor Cassi Coleman (in blue) leads a dance class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

Instructor and artist Nasim Moghadam leads a digital art class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor and artist Nasim Moghadam leads a digital art class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

Instructor Charlie Channel leads a ukulele class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor Charlie Channel leads a ukulele class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

Instructor Ozell Hudson leads an art class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor Ozell Hudson leads an art class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

Instructor Bob Crawford teaches a student during piano class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto. — Instructor Bob Crawford teaches a student during piano class at EPACENTER youth development center in East Palo Alto.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

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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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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 is a creative youth development center in East Palo Alto that amplifies the creative potential in every young person. — EPACENTER is a creative youth development center in East Palo Alto that amplifies the creative potential in every young person.
Photo credit: David Allen Studio

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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. <strong>Pictured:</strong> Marcia and John Goldman — 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. — 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. — 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. — 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.
Photo credit: Christopher Bagley

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