By bringing quality, inspirational and  educational artists to LPAC, providing ticket scholarships to Arts for Youth performances at the theatre, and sending artists directly to school campuses through outreach programs, the Arts for Youth program continues to be successful in bringing education through the arts to thousands of students from across the Antelope Valley.

 

The Johnson’s significant donation has been designated for transportation assistance for Antelope Valley schools, through the LPAC’s Arts for Youth program. Lou Bozigian, LPAC Foundation President, said, “In addition to ticket scholarships, school outreaches and Arts for Youth performances at LPAC, bus funding assistance is offered to area schools. With cuts to school budgets, transportation is a major obstacle in bringing students to the Performing Arts Center. This contribution has and will continue to afford more students the experience of a live performance, many of whom would not otherwise have the opportunity. It is with the support of businesses, organizations and concerned community members like Marco and Sandra, that the Arts for Youth program is funded.

 

The newly formed Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation was created by the Johnson's with the sole purpose of giving back to the community (Antelope Valley) that has been such a huge part of their lives. The foundation was established to assist families and individuals who are in need, throughout the Antelope Valley region and Southern California. The foundation will initially focus its efforts on creating education scholarships as well as providing food and clothing for those local residents who are in need.

LPAC Foundation Receives $25,000 for Arts for Youth
Donated by the Founders of the University of Antelope Valley and The Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation

Marco and Sandra Johnson, founders of the University of Antelope Valley and
The Marco and Sandra Johnson Foundation have contributed $25,000 to the
Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation. 

 

Mr. Johnson said, “Exposing children to the arts at an early age can possibly open their eyes and imagination to a world that they may not have known existed.” 


Mrs. Johnson said, “Being involved with dance from a very early age has
undoubtedly played a key role in my approach and outlook as it relates to
expressing myself in both my personal and professional life.”