About Us
History
Casa Colombo is an important historical structure in Jersey City. Built by immigrants in 1936, this edifice served for many years as a social center for Italians who settled in Jersey City. The exterior facade has gone virtually unchanged since it was originally built. However, over the years, the interior of the building has undergone many transformations. It now contains two art galleries, a performance space and the Heritage Hall which exhibits numerous artifacts brought to America by Italian Immigrants.
Officers
Chairman - Patrick A. O'Boyle, Esq
Vice Chair - Carla Truncellito-Mastropierro
Secretary - Dolores Apruzzese-Stapinski
Treasurer - Daniel Apruzzese
Past Chairman- Dr. Louis Iozzi, PHD
Trustees
Anita Apruzzese
Rocky Aversa
Anna DePaula
Anne Grasso-Curcio
Dr. Elena Grompone-Rubino, MD
Dr. Louis Iozzi, PHD
Dr. Patricia Santoro, PHD
Michael J. Toto
Mission
The Italian Educational & Cultural Center/Center for the Arts at Casa Colombo (IECC), a 501c3 not for profit organization, serves as a cultural multi-media link between the past and the future of the American and Italian communities of Jersey City. IECC has a two-fold mission: (1) To honor Casa Colombo's place in immigration history by maintaining its historic building and by displaying historical materials and artifacts, and interpreting them for a culturally diverse population in Jersey City and Hudson County, and (2) To foster the visual arts and humanities in the area through visual arts exhibits, performances, concerts, cultural, educational, and literary events, tours, and other programming.
Executive Director
Lisa Collodoro
Assistant Director
Nicole Stapinski
Art Gallery Director/Curator
Lisa Collodoro
Advisory Board
Chair: Anna De Paula
Co-Chair: Angelica Santomauro
Honorary Trustees
Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Tony Franciosa, Robert D'Anton
Collaborators from Turin, Italy
Raffaella Giordana
Silvana Nota
Giulio Mosca