The Otis Redding Foundation is marking the one-year anniversary of its Otis Redding Center for the Arts (ORCA) this month. An open house was held on April 11, attended by Zelma Redding and R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills, the recipient of the Otis Redding Spirit of Community Award. The center offers music and arts programs to students aged 5-18, including private lessons, workshops, and summer camps like Otis Music Camp and Camp Dream.
According to Zelma Redding, maintaining the center is about legacy and honoring Otis Redding’s life and vision. The center provides a pathway to confidence, expression, and possibility for young people. With its 15,000 square-foot facility, O3 Recording studio, and Zelma Redding Amphitheater, ORCA aims to keep Otis Redding’s legacy alive and ‘reaching forward’ by providing accessible and meaningful programs for the next generation of artists and industry creatives.
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