Scientology to open local arts center

L. A. Times/January 23, 1999
By James Winburn

Burbank -- The Church of Scientology is looking for a site in the Burbank Village to open an arts facility similar to the church's Celebrity Centre in Hollywood.

Cory Brennan, spokeswoman for the Church of Scientology of the Valley, said church planners are primarily looking at potential locations in the Burbank Village. Brennan could not say when a location might be found.

The facility, to be called the Church of Scientology Mission of the Arts, is being founded by North Hollywood residents Mitch and Dori Talevi. The Talevis are temporarily holding events at the Celebrity Centre.

"We will be hosting programs similar to the Celebrity Centre like having artists paint murals at local schools and volunteer ministers participating in the community," said Dori Talevi.

Volunteer ministers are Scientologists who are strive to be active in the community, from education to conflict resolution to blood and toy drives.

Brennan said the Mission of the Arts is geared toward helping artists in the community become more successful.

"The arts center will hold events for the whole community, like performances and workshops," Brennand said.

Burbank was chosen for the new facility because of its large community of artists, musicians and actors, Brennan said.

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