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On behalf of the
Art Attack Foundation we are deeply saddened by the
loss of one of Broadway and Television’s greatest
Bea Arthur.
Miss Arthur broke onto
the American theatre scene in 1954 when she performed in
a production of Three-Penny Opera. Bea followed
her stage debut with another successful off-Broadway
musical, The Shoestring Revue. In 1964 it was
the role of Yente, the matchmaker, in Fiddler on the
Roof, which made her truly famous. A year later she
won her greatest Broadway acclaim in Mame.
Starring opposite Angela Lansbury, her portrayal of Vera
Charles, a savagely witty and serpent-tongued woman
earned her a Tony Award in 1966.
Famed producer Norman
Lear took note of Miss Arthur in The ShoestringReview, and convinced her to do a guest role as
Edith Bunker’s cousin, Maude, on All in the Family.
Her character was so intriguing that she got her own
show in 1972. Bea won an Emmy for best actress in a
comedy series for her work on Maude. Next, Arthur
joined the cast of The Golden Girls, for which
she also won an Emmy. The show ran seven years.
Bea’s career
encompassed all area’s of the performing arts which is
why she was the perfect fit to be our Chairperson.
Bea, you were an inspiration to many
and you will be truly missed.
With Love Always,
Dan Watt
Founder/Executive
Director
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"Art is one of those things we simply must do so that our
spirit may continue to grow ! " - Jeffrey L. Manpearl
“By becoming a sponsor, donor or
friend of AAF, you can make a
difference in the education and
development of future artists and
assist them in achieving their
dreams. The performing arts uplift
everyone.
Please join me in supporting the Art
Attack Foundation”.
Bea Arthur - AAF Chairperson
Our Mission Statement
The Art
Attack Foundation exists to inspire South
Bay community leaders, businesses,
foundations, and individuals to participate
and contribute in the education,
enhancement, and development of young
performing artists. Art Attack Foundation
nurtures and supports young talent through
education, training, stage performances,
scholarships, and other cultural
activities. Together with community
partners, Art Attack Foundation is dedicated
to providing opportunities, encouragement,
and funding to assist young performers in
realizing their full artistic potential.
"I was thrilled to be able to help
raise funds for Art Attack. It is
imperative for children to have a
creative outlet by which they may
celebrate the joys and steer through
the storms of their young lives."
Melissa Manchester
Last Update: April 19th, 2009
Mail address: 4733 Torrance Blvd. #1000 - Torrance, CA 90503
