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Venice Arts to Have Speakeasy Fundraiser

Posted by :reta On : April 22, 2015
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Venice Arts will have a fundraiser beneath the Townhouse at 52 Windward Ave Saturday, April 25, 2015, 6:30 to 9:30 pm.

Calling All Bootleggers, Flappers, Coppers, Mashers & More for a Roaring Twenties Night. Get your Tickets Here. $30 in advance | $40 at the door

Appetizers from James’ Beach, Canal Club & Danny’s Deli and other local restaurants | Music by DJ Jacques | Silent Auction featuring photos by Venice Arts’ students | Great Raffle Prizes and Silent Auction Items from 26 Beach, Hotel Erwin, Joe’s, Larry’s, Pitfire Pizza, Superba, and more | Cash Bar | Other Surprises TBA! |

Come to party with Venice Arts, and stay late to see the featured entertainment of the evening for no separate entrance fee!

Can’t make it Saturday but want to support? You can purchase raffle tickets online for a chance to win great prizes. You do not need to be present to win.

Your Hosts:
Ruthie Seroussi
 & Mike Newhouse | Aura Howell & Greg Haddad | Katie Welle & J-T Ladt | Venice Arts | The Del Monte Speakeasy

For more information contact Tina Papadopoulos at (310) 392-0846 or email tina@venicearts.org.

Murez’s Latest–Wing-Flappin’ Lion

Posted by :reta On : January 28, 2015
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Category: Abbot Kinney, Venice, Venice Arts

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Yes, Robin Murez has spun her creative metal magic again on Abbot Kinney. This time it is a Winged Lion that flaps its wings.

She calls it “The Winged Lion, symbol of the Republic of Venice.” (The Winged Lion came to symbolize the city of Venice, Italy, according to Wikipedia.)

Crank the red knob and the wings flap.

Murez has the uncanny ability to spark one’s fantasy with her simplistic, yet very meaningful “works.” One can never leave a Murez creation without a touch of glee or wonderment and a tad of meaningful Venice history.

This is her latest at 1505 Abbot Kinney.

The plaque says “The Winged Lion is the Symbol of the Republic of Venice. Crank the knob to flap the wings and cheer “Bravo!” ”

In smaller print it says:
Abbot Kinney created Venice of America in 1905 as a mash up of Venice, Italy & Coney Island. He created romantic canals, built Italian architecture, and brought wild amusement rides to create his fantastic, unique vision of art, culture, and amusement to this city by the sea. May Abbot Kinney’s creativity inspire us all.

Venice Arts Photographers Get National Acclaim

Posted by :reta On : November 23, 2014
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Venice Arts’ advanced photography students-Sequoia Canada, age 16, and Zinnia Moreno, age 18-have been selected by the National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts) as 2015 YoungArts Winners.

Out of more than 11,000 applications, 786 young artists from 46 states are being recognized for their outstanding work and accomplishments in one of ten disciplines across the literary, visual, design and performing arts. Sequoia and Zinnia are 2 of only 10 Finalists in Photography selected from across the nation.

As Finalists, Zinnia and Sequoia will have the opportunity to participate in the 34th annual National YoungArts Week, which takes place in Miami from January 4 to 11, 2015. Winners are also eligible to become U.S. Presidential Scholars in the Arts, as YoungArts is the exclusive nominating agency for this high honor for artistically talented graduating high school seniors.

Last year, Venice Arts’ student Angela Francis was selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar in the Arts, after winning the Gold Award at YoungArts, which came with a $10,000 scholarship. Venice Arts’ student Arthur Cooke took the Silver Award, which included a $5,000 scholarship. Angela is currently studying photojournalism at Boston University on a full scholarship; Arthur is in his first year at NYU.

Manhattan Short Film Festival, 1 Oct

Posted by :reta On : September 27, 2014
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Watch the 2014 finalists for the Manhattan Short Film Festival 7:30 to 10:30 pm, October 1 at 1702 Lincoln Blvd. Price is 13.65. Purchase tickets here.

Venice Arts Celebrates 20 Years

Posted by :reta On : October 19, 2013
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Venice Art Gallery Show

Venice Arts is celebrating its 20th year of providing free Art Mentoring workshops for youth this year with a Gala on November 2nd and some great events in the coming week.  Venice Arts is at 1702 Lincoln Blvd.

This Saturday (19 Oct) 5-8pm during a Preview Reception one can bid early on fine art photography generously donated to Venice Arts in honor of its 20th Anniversary, like Nancy Baron’s Cash Only as well as exemplary student work.

Goods and services from local businesses will also be available for bidding.  Items are an electric iZIP bike, bike saddlebags from Linus on Abbot Kinney, bike accessories from Helen’s Cycles, amazing—and impossible to buy retail—old vine wine from Slusser Ranch Vineyards, and more. Secure your favorite with our ‘Buy it Now’ option, pick up raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes, including gift certificates from El Vino Wines, The Juicy Leaf, The Counter, Nite Spa, Turning Point Pilates, and more.

You can hear more from five of the photographers featured in the Spectacular—including Venice Arts’ Advanced Studies student Angela Francis—at Open Show on Wednesday (October 23) 7:30pm.

And join us for the 20th Anniversary Spectacular Gala on Saturday, November 2nd.