COPIA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit institution “dedicated to exploring the distinctively American contribution to the character of wine and food in close association with the arts and humanities, and to celebrating these as a unique expression of the vitality of American life, culture and heritage.” The museum, which opened November 18, 2001 (the same day “Active Ingredients” opened), is the brain-child of noted vintner Robert Mondavi; he made a donation of $20 million to launch the “Raising the Dough” campaign. The state of California contributed $70 million and another $4 million came from local tax money. “Active Ingredients” runs through April 22.
Catholic American taxpayers, particularly those in California, have a right to object to their money being spent on garbage like this.