The John-Vincent Peter Copani Memorial Foundation for the Arts is dedicated to the living memory of John Vincent Copani and all our creative loved ones who have lived with cancer or AIDS. Their untimely passing is The Memorial Foundation for the Arts’ inspiration.

John-Vincent started in the theatre as a volatile teenage actor in epic musical street theater. He subsequently designed lights, built sets, and stage managed productions to develop into a renaissance theatre man.

He envisioned himself a warrior demanding to be at home as he stood at the threshold of life and death. He chose his father, Peter, to be his caretaker during his last brave battle with cancer. The growth experience heightened. The care became compassion. The ever-present, unconditional LOVE became the bonding for father and son. With this living definition of love, Peter clutched John Vincent’s hand as he courageously took his final breath.

Today, John-Vincent lives on through The Memorial Foundation for the Arts as it assists non-profit theatre companies to further their work and develop future productions.

The John-Vincent Peter Copani Memorial Foundation for the Arts cultivates, encourages and facilitates the work of non-profit theatre companies in New York City.

Founded in 1995, our charitable non-profit organization is dedicated to raising funds to support the performing arts production companies who enrich our lives by bringing the humanities to us through their works, enlightening our lives and enriching our city.

The Memorial Foundation for the Arts provides an ongoing funding source for outstanding and deserving organizations through its Annual Memorial Grant Awards (AMGA) to promote the continuing growth and development of the performing arts.

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