The
one of a kind electric guitar will be auctioned off by the Los Angeles
Comic Con with all proceeds generated from the auction benefitting the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory, a downtown Los Angeles center that teaches the comic arts free of charge to local youths.
Boyle
Heights Arts Conservatory (BHAC) is dedicated to helping young people
explore careers in Film, Television, Broadcasting, Digital and the
Creative Arts industries. BHAC provides professional training and
workshops that prepare students in becoming solid candidates for these
industries. Through innovative programming such as Cartoons and Cereal,
and Comics & Culture - Limited Edition, BHAC partners with
multi-media professionals to bring technology and pop culture to our
most under-resourced communities. BHAC works to create career pathways
for ages 6-22, to develop the next generation of leaders in these fields
and create an economic equity for our most underserved.
“We
are extremely thrilled to be joined by Guitar Center whose awesome
contribution of a Gibson Flying V will serve to benefit an outstanding
cause. There are lots of musicians on the L.A. Comic Con team and they
all regard Guitar Center as a home away from home for all of their
musical and sound needs. It will be a joy for all of us to work
alongside Guitar Center to help benefit the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory,”
said Regina Carpinelli, President and Founder of Stan Lee’s Los Angeles
Comic Con. “We are also really happy to have the chance to help expose
future comic artists and comic lovers to the comics industry. These
young Los Angelenos are the future of this business.”
“Guitar
Center is pleased to partner with Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con Expo
to help benefit such a worthy cause,” said Brian Berman, Vice President
of Marketing at Guitar Center. “We’re looking forward to a phenomenal
turnout for the auction and we appreciate the opportunity to support the
Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory and their mission to remove barriers
and create pathways for artists to continue their craft.”
Set for October 28-30 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Stan Lee’s Los Angeles Comic Con is L.A.’s ultimate comic and pop-culture convention, a 3-day mega-celebration featuring the biggest stars and creative talent in pop culture.
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