VENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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VENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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Stop by the StudioVENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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Stop by the StudioVENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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Stop by the Studio
Enjoy the wonders of our human powered, Venice themed, hand carved, ingenious, interactive kinetic sculpture, aka a carousel
VENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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Stop by the Studio
VENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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Stop by the StudioVENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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Stop by the StudioVENICE FLYING CAROUSEL
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Stop by the Studio
Enjoy the wonders of our human powered, Venice themed, hand carved, ingenious, interactive kinetic sculpture, aka a carousel
MEET THE ANIMALS & OUR FABULOUS MECHANISM
Niko's Elephant has joined the menagerie! Just like the elephants that Venice loved from the Al G. Barnes Circus, ours is a new favorite!
Venice has a colorful history of fascinating people, wild amusements & wonderful carousels. Our new free Coloring Book Pages invites kiddo's to draw, as their adults read the stories of each animal.
Join the Venice Flying Carousel family of neighbors, consultant
Venice has a colorful history of fascinating people, wild amusements & wonderful carousels. Our new free Coloring Book Pages invites kiddo's to draw, as their adults read the stories of each animal.
Come gently soar* through the air on Venice's newest iconic interactive kinetic public art, aka carousel. It's ingenious STEAM: Science Technology Engineering Art and Math.
Hop on the Tongva Turtle the Ray Bradbury Rocket Ship or other carousel creature and enjoy fascinating stories of Venice's people and places. It's all powered by fu
Come gently soar* through the air on Venice's newest iconic interactive kinetic public art, aka carousel. It's ingenious STEAM: Science Technology Engineering Art and Math.
Hop on the Tongva Turtle the Ray Bradbury Rocket Ship or other carousel creature and enjoy fascinating stories of Venice's people and places. It's all powered by fun, humans, and the sun, for visitors of all ages.
*One person turns, as 14 people ride the 'flying horse' style carousel, aka human powered kinetic "playground equipment" public art
We're fully funded, permitted, insured, licensed, et al. Our team is outstanding. Once permanently installed, we"ll be secure public art visible 24/7 and a wildly fun attraction, when attended, for all to enjoy! Rides, and all, are free. Donations may be made to our 501(c)3 Let's do it!
Choose a Coloring Book Page and go wild! PRINT HERE or pick up at the studio.
Contact Us
JOIN THE CAROUSEL FAMILY
Visit the Carousel animals now in the Studio. Schedule free T-Shirt printing and wood working projects. Download the Coloring Book. Become a part of this wonderful project: contact us today, help secure our next home, spread the word, share videos, underwrite the new animal and follow us and post on Facebook, and Instagram.
Closed for now. We hope to meet with the City to enable installation in Centennial Park, making it accessible and wonderful for all. Click here to watch a short VIDEO by Taannr
SIZE:
20 Foot Diameter Carousel . 40 Foot Diameter secure circus-like tent Pagoda . 26 Foot Peak Height. Our mechanism is protable; it disassembles like a transformer, forming its own trailer.
PLUS: The Carousel Corporation has offered to sponsor an outdoor playground, butterfly garden and more, to "Adopt" Centennial Park, making it wonderful for all.
POWER:
We're net zero off-the-grid! One person spins our wheel to power the carousel. 'Flying Horse' carousels gently swing 'round. Animals don't go up and down. It's human powered "playground equipment." kinetic sculpture. The Carousel is operated by a trained operator, inspected & permitted by Cal-OSHA rides division engineers. Solar rays power our lights & sound. Once permanently installed, a bicycle will propel us 'round.
ROOFING & ENCLOSURE:
A 'big top' circus tent hexagonal pagoda will be our roof with tall wrought iron fencing enclosing the building. Seating, project area and a restroom will be within. Safe, Secure & Beautiful!
CAPACITY:
Total: 14 riders: 9 on animals and 5 on kiddie swings. Our chariot is the perfect welcoming bench. We've added Niko's Elephant and soon a DRAGON. Fully ADA accessible. Children from 24" height to 75 lbs. STAFFING: 1 trained Operator / Ticket Taker. Additional Staff is added as needed for Special Programming & Events.
FINISHES:
Our animals are varnished and gilded, hand carved basswood
HOURS:
Closed. To schedule studio visits, projects and more, Email: Info@VeniceFlyingCarousel.com Once permanently installed in Centennial Park our hours will be coordinated with the library. Birthday parties and special events will be scheduled.
FINANCIALS:
Rides are free, though we don't refuse donations. All net proceeds benefit Arts, History, Storytelling, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Nature in our parks in Venice. Similar carousels, in smaller towns such as Davis CA, net over $100,000/year for their communities.
TIMELINE:
The animals are now sleeping in the studio. They're eager to fly again soon.
FUNDING:
To date, we've raised over $850,000: $330,000 cash plus $550,000 in kind. Small and large donations contribute to the Carousel Corporations income. All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE payable to our 501c3 California corporation: Venice Flying Carousel Tax id: 85-4064513 JOIN THE CAROUSEL FAMILY TODAY - MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN
Structural Engineer: Bill Kelley, Fabricator: Al Sorenson Repair Machine & Engineering, Aerospace Engineer: Leo Tampkins; Architect: Mark Mack, Financial Consultant: Stan Lim, Concrete Contractor: Kevin Mullen, General Contractor: Andrew Clark BuildGC, plus Lead Artist: Robin Murez, and the Carousel Family of board members, consultants, sponsors, artists, neighbors and suppliers.
THERE'S ROOM FOR ONE MORE: OUR DRAGON!
YOU CAN ADOPT & COLLABORATE ON OUR DRAGON-TO-BE!
Historian extraordinaire, Jeffrey Stanton, introduced us to Venice's soaring Bamboo Dragon Slide c1930's. Should our dragon have one head or 2? How about a baby in its marsupial pouch? What's she carrying in her claws? One or more families may share the sponsorship and help design our fabulous carousel dragon! She'll be epic! CONTACT US TODAY
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CARVING "Ribbon," EMORY'S PEGACORN
It's "Orson,' our beloved DUCK
"Joelle," L'ESCARGOT pour Ecole Claire Fontaine
Helene rides the Escargot, now varnished, gilded and ready to fly!
It's "Paa'ar" our TONGVA TURTLE with "Mamoosh"
Rudi took the turtle for a test drive.
CARVING HAREL & GOLDA'S CAPED LIONESS "Arielle"
Golda rides the Lioness!
CARVING "Robbie" THE OSTRICH & "Astro"
Participate, Donate or Sponsor
Be a part of the magic, bringing the Carousel to life
Be the foundation creating Venice's next, forever, iconic wonder! Your participation, donation or sponsorship will be prominently recognized on site, forever, and listed in all Carousel project media. You'll ride for free and enjoy a private party, day or evening, at the Carousel each year. All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE and payed to our 501c3, "Venice Flying Carousel.”
NEW: WE'RE ADDING 1 NEW BIG ANIMAL*
$ 10,000
How about a DRAGON, Venetians once soared down the enormous Bamboo Dragon Slide on the Abbot Kinney Pier . Let's recreate the fun! As a sponsor of a Carousel animal, you collaborate on the animal design and become a part of the Carousel Family joy forever. Contact us TODAY! This won't last.
Camel Brass Ring Game
$ ANY AMOUNT
We're CROWD FUNDING for the Camel Brass Ring Game. DONATE today - any amount - via this website. Our Brass Ring Game will be a CAMEL, like the live rides Abbot Kinney hosted in Venice. Email us your mailing address - Your name will be inscribed FOREVER, and you'll be invited to the free annual Carousel Camel PARTY. DONATE & JOIN THE CAROUSEL FAMILY TODAY!
Brass Ring Catcher
$5,000
Once you catch a ring from our Camel's mouth, toss it into the mouth of what? Maybe an Arthur Reese inspired BIG HEAD? You choose.
Carousel Corrall Sponsor
$8,000
Ours will be safe, secure and beautiful: tall wrought iron fencing with a row of our own cast carousel animals welded within.
Big Top Tent Sponsor
$10,000
Our colorful tent will be visible and illuminated 24/7 - Venice's newest icon - loved by all, for years to come!
Chariot Sponsor - sold
$20,000 SOLD!
Adopt a Carousel Creature - all sold*
$10,000 SOLD!
Pedal Power Sponsor - sold
$10,000 SOLD!
Swing Sponsors - all sold
$5,000 SOLD!
MORE FANTASTIC BIKE MACHINES
One pedaler. One mirror holder. One spatula licker. Team Smoothie.