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Expanding cultural experience through the arts
aBOUT US
The Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation is a non-profit entity. We promote, support and create awareness of the arts in North Orange County- through programs, events, partnerships and cultural alliances. EIN # 82-1964937
HISTORY
Mission Statement
The Yorba Linda Arts Foundation promotes, supports and
creates awareness of the arts in North Orange County through
programs, events, partnerships and cultural alliances.
BOARD MEMBERS
The Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation was founded in
1999 by Gabriella Rollins, a Yorba Linda resident and arts
advocate. Gabriella was keenly aware that the Yorba Linda
community was missing an artistic cultural base to promote
and recognize the arts. She actively engaged with the City of
Yorba Linda to create various events and programs to elevate art awareness. Today we now have the Yorba Linda Arts Alliance
Foundation to allow her vision to grow even more.
Gabriella Rollins
Director of YLAAF
Neil Caplin President
Neil has been involved with the Orange County
Community Theater scene for the past 35 years.
His areas of expertise include scenic design and
construction as well as overall creative consultation.
In addition to his personal love of theater he is an
avid supporter of Theater for Youth with the JRAY
organization - a High School adjudication organization
that provides scholarships and awards throughout
Southern California.
Neil is also a keyboard musician, who spent many
years as a core member of the band Southland. He
contributes to the local arts community as a member
of the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, and of course
- the Yorba Linda Arts Alliance Foundation. He is the
owner of the graphic design and marketing firm -
Production House.
Monica Espejo
1st, V.President
Monica has been involved with her community for over 25
years. Serving on the Board for the Friends of Children's Library
in HB , The Taste of HB, Placentia Chamber of Commerce,
previous Girl Scout Leader, and volunteering with the YLAAF
for several years. Monica manages an underwriting company and
is a numbers person when it comes to finance and Real Estate.
She has a passion for the arts.
Lynne Yauger
Secretary
Robin Weinberg
Treasure
Robin has always loved creating with her hands & incorporating
architectural elements in her art pieces & experimenting with new
techniques. She has over 30+ years of ceramic experience.
We are delighted to have a rounded ceramic artist who has
a B.F.A. in Interior Design. Throughout her career, Robin has
won awards in shows and exhibits. Participation : OC Fair,
ceramics 1st place, Muckenthaler Cultural Center, AMOCA and
several events with our organization.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Maria Hemmerlin- Student Advisor
Michael Licari- Music
Kris Huston - Performing Arts
Diane Jakubowski - Creative Advisor
Teri Gammalo - Visual Arts
Connie Romero - Student Advisor
Cathy Lozano- Dance
Gisle Nguyen- Student Advisor
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