Our Story
Our Story
Community Building Through The Arts
For over twenty-five years, Grand Vision Foundation has helped to strengthen our community through the performing arts. In the beginning, we brought attention and new life to the historic Warner Grand Theatre, revitalizing it through needed restoration, events, screenings, and the promotion of independent productions in the space.
But that wasn’t enough. Grand Vision needed a smaller venue where we could do more experimental work, support performing artists, and build a signature environment. Since 2008, we have seen that vision come to life at the Grand Annex Music Hall. We then founded our Meet the Music education program for local schools and created community classes and events in response to the Harbor area’s need for access to live music and consistent music education. Today, Grand Vision continues to find innovative ways to serve our audiences, artists and youth through live and virtual programming. We celebrate the power of music and the arts to express who we are and honor our common humanity.
Grand Vision Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit, tax ID number 95-4554570.
About Us
Mission
To inspire and engage the diverse Los Angeles Harbor/South Bay community through culturally inclusive arts and educational experiences centered on the historic Warner Grand Theatre and the Grand Annex in downtown San Pedro.
Vision
Underlying Grand Vision’s efforts is our belief that local arts have the power to bridge cultural boundaries and unite our community.
Beginnings
Grand Vision Foundation was formed by concerned citizens to save and reactivate the Warner Grand Theatre, an art deco movie palace in downtown San Pedro. In 1996, Grand Vision incorporated and successfully advocated for the City of Los Angeles to purchase the Theatre. Grand Vision then embarked on a major fundraising and restoration campaign to transform the theatre into a viable performing arts venue.
What We Do
The Grand Annex
A 150-seat cabaret venue run by Grand Vision Foundation (GVF) in the heart of San Pedro’s thriving arts district.
Meet the Music
Providing high-quality, in-school music education, GVF believes every child deserves access to foundational music education.
Friend's of the Warner Grand
Owned and operated by the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs, GVF is the official Friend’s Group.
Board & Staff
Board Of Directors
Noramae R. Munster, President / Co-Founder, Grand Vision Foundation
Fred Allen, Vice-President / Mister Marley
Daniel Hom, Treasurer / Bravo Music School
Jasna Penich, Secretary / Malaga Bank
Aaron Aalcides / Alpha Real Estate Group
Scott J. Donnelly / PDM CPAs
Robert Farrell / L.A. City Councilman (Retired)
George Harris / Harris Realty
Lucrecia Jacobson / Educator
Nathan MacAinsh / Principal, Cabrillo Elementary
Alan Johnson / Jerico Development
Ray Kato / Retired Aerospace Executive
Rebekah Kim / RK Strategies
Rebecca Liu Morales / M Strategic Communications
Kris Wallis / Solasta Pictures
Jeff Volrath / U.S. Bank
Ex Officio
Elise Swanson, CEO, San Pedro Chamber of Commerce
Lee Sweet, City of LA, Dept. of Cultural Affairs
Staff
Liz Schindler Johnson, Executive Director
Taran Schindler, Deputy & Artistic Director
Sukari Reid-Glenn, Education Manager
Joselyn Wilkinson, Development & Advancement Officer
Lupe Montiel, Education Program Coordinator
Andrew Aragon, Executive & Development Assistant
Christa Klee, Marketing Specialist
Connie McOsker, Community Projects/Team Taiko
Sandy Bradley, Finance Manager
Alexa Clement, Membership Coordinator
Teaching Artists
Andrea Bader-Dowdell
Kathy Bailey
Marie Medina Trindade
Nicholas Miller
Hiezer Montes
Emilia D. Moscoso Borja
YeeMan “ManMan” Mui
