The Express Yourself! Justin Ferrari Memorial Fund was established as part of the CAC’s commitment to engage youth. It is a need-based assistance program that supports students wishing to pursue classes in art, dance, theater, or writing at the CAC. A gift from the Jeani and John Ferrari Family Foundation, combined with generous community donations, has opened the door for children to pursue creative goals, explore new skills and to express themselves through the arts.

As a teenager, Justin Ferrari “found” himself in music.  He was an avid fan of the Heavy Metal rock sound and he listened to a wide variety of music in that genre. As well as music, Justin expressed himself through drawing and writing. In Justin’s memory, tuition assistance through the Express Yourself fund is meant to encourage any young person to experience all that the arts have to offer.