Heroes Hall Museum at the OC Fair & Event Center to Offer Free Theatre Workshops for Veterans in Partnership with Arts Orange County
New veteran’s museum to open in 2017.
Costa Mesa, Calif. (June 17, 2016) – Arts Orange County announced today the awarding of a California Art Council grant that will result in veteran’s theatre performances at Heroes Hall at the OC Fair & Event Center and Chance Theater in Anaheim.
“With support from the California Arts Council, Arts Orange County will offer two free theatre workshops for veterans conducted by the Chance Theater in collaboration with Veterans First in Santa Ana in 2016-17. Participating veterans will talk about their experiences – before, during and after their military service – and their stories will be shaped into two one-hour theatre pieces they will perform publicly free of charge at the Chance Theater in Anaheim and at the new Heroes Hall veterans museum at the OC Fair in Costa Mesa,” Arts Orange County released today with the announcement of the grant awarding.
The California Arts Council grant must be matched by funds raised by Arts Orange County. Arts Orange County, established in 1995, is a nonprofit, countywide arts council dedicated to the vision of establishing Orange County as one of the top creative communities in the nation. It serves as a resource and advocate for the arts community taking a leadership role on arts issues and sponsoring a variety of programs and services to enhance public awareness of the arts. More information is available at artsoc.org.
Heroes Hall at the OC Fair & Event Center is a permanent, year-round museum that will celebrate the legacy of the property’s Army roots plus the sacrifices of individuals who served in U.S. armed forces through its rotating exhibitions, performances and education programs. The OC Fair & Event Center has dedicated more than $3 million to build Heroes Hall, and the newly formed Heroes Hall Veterans Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, provides support and funding for the museum. For more information or to make a donation, visit ocfair.com/heroeshall.
The California Arts Council builds public will and resources for the arts; fosters accessible arts initiatives that reflect contributions from all of California’s diverse populations; serves as a thought leader and champion for the arts; and provides relevant programs and services throughout the state. More information is available at cac.ca.gov.
Veterans First is a non-profit agency in Santa Ana, CA, that works to provide services exclusively to the region’s homeless and at-risk veterans including housing, meals, life coaching counseling, benefit counseling, transportation, job training and employment placement. More information is available at veteransfirstoc.org.
Chance Theater in Anaheim, CA, is Orange County’s premiere mid-size contemporary theater offering exciting theatrical experiences and collaborations with gifted artists on passionate and provocative plays and musicals. More information is available at chancetheater.com.
The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit ocfair.com, become a fan on Facebook.com/OCFair, follow us at twitter.com/ocfair or call (714) 708-1500.