Join us in building a bicycle propelled, Venice themed, full scale merry-go-round for Centennial Park
Join us in building a bicycle propelled, Venice themed, full scale merry-go-round for Centennial Park
Venice has a colorful history of fascinating people, wild amusements & wonderful carousels.
Join lead artist Robin Murez, whose Venice Public Art you see around town - just named "Legendary Woman Artist of Venice," Venice Flying Carousel nonprofit corporation, the City of L.A., Venice High School, and the community in bringing back a delightful part of Abbot Kinney's fantastic vision.
You'll gently soar* through the air on Venice's next iconic interactive kinetic public art, aka carousel. Hop on the camel, the rocket ship or other carousel creatures and enjoy fascinating stories of Venice's people and places. Ingenious additional bike powered machines will serve up food, art, and who knows what. It's all powered by fun, bicycles, and the sun, for visitors of all ages.
*One person pedals, as 15 adults and children ride the 'flying horse' style carousel. It's "playground equipment" engineered for adults too.
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Your involvement and support makes it happen. The carousel is projected to open in 2021. It will cost $200,000. Donations are tax deductible. Adopting Carousel Creatures and In-kind sponsorships will cover that bill. Most of us are working pro-bono. Once built, all proceeds will benefit Venice charities... and will be a wildly fun attraction for all to enjoy! Similar carousels in other cities profit $60,000/year for their communities. Let's do it!
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've found a NICKELODEON player piano with tambourine, bells and whistles. With your sponsorship we'll purchase it, embellish it, and transform it to bike or solar power. LETS MAKE MUSIC!
Our Carousel has 5 carved wooden kiddie swings. These are the little animals or perhaps a train. What should they be? Choose yours TODAY. ONLY 3 LEFT!
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 Abbot Kinney brought to Venice. Email us your mailing address - we'll send you GIFTS. Your name will be inscribed FOREVER, and you'll be invited to the free annual Carousel Camel PARTY. DONATE & JOIN THE CAROUSEL FAMILY TODAY!
ALL 8 BIG ANIMALS ARE SOLD! Please sponsor the Swings, Tent, Lights & Music, or other carousel element.
The chariot rides two people, often an adult and a wee child. Ours will be the Dogtown Dogs (riding a skateboard) with Hip Cats.
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.
Our colorful tent will be visible and illuminated 24/7 - Venice's newest icon - loved by all, for years to come!
Ours will be safe, secure and beautiful: wrought iron with a row of our own cast carousel animals welded within. Venice Iron Worx will fabricate at cost. Shapiro Steel will supply our materials at cost. Please underwrite our materials, fabrication & installation costs.
Hop on our antique style tricycle to power the whole carousel 'round.
Sparkling Mirrors, Painted & Carved Embellishments, Story Panels & more decorative elements make a carousel special. Choose from our designs, donate fixtures and contribute your ideas. Make us sparkle!
Centennial Park - It's the green space on Venice Boulevard between the Venice Public Library and Abbot Kinney Boulevard.
50 Foot Diameter Tent. 20 Foot Diameter Carousel 25 Foot Peak Height
We're net zero off-the-grid! One child will pedal our bike to power the carousel. 'Flying Horse' carousels gently swing 'round. Animals don't go up and down. It's "playground equipment" engineered for adults to ride too. Solar rays will power our lights & sound.
A 'big top' circus tent is our roof. Wrought Iron fencing encloses the space. Secure & Beautiful!
Total: 15 Adults & Children 8 on animals; 2 on chariot; 5 on kiddie swings. STAFFING: 1 Operator + 1 Ticket Taker. Additional Staff will be added for our Fantastic Bike Machines, Special Programming & Events.
Animals - varnished hand carved basswood. Rounding Boards - Colorful Venice Artist paintings
SUMMER: 10am - 7pm daily. WINTER: Fri, Sat, Sun 10am - 4pm
Available for daytime and evening PRIVATE EVENTS, PARTIES & FILMING
Suggested Donation $1/ride. PROCEEDS: All to benefit Arts, History, Storytelling, Science, Engineering, Technology, Nature & our Parks in Venice.
Projected installation: 2021. We are currently carving, inviting sponsors, and securing permits.
To date, we've raised $120,000 cash plus $150,000 in kind. All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE payable to our 501c3 California corporation: Venice Flying Carousel Tax id: 85-4064513 PLEASE JOIN THE CAROUSEL FAMILY TODAY - MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN
Everyone is eager for the Venice Flying Carousel. Please help spread the word. SHARE THIS SITE with friends and family and CLICK HERE TO SIGN OUR PETITION OF SUPPORT asking the City to expedite installation - its not for donations.
Lead Artist: Robin Murez, Structural Engineer: Bill Kelley, Architect: Mark Mack, concrete contractor: Kevin Mullen, general contractor: BuildGC joined by the Carousel Family of consultants, sponsors, artists, neighbors and suppliers. Venice's original carousel was a Dentzel; ours is based upon his great grandson's bike carousels.
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Become a part of this wonderful project. There are many ways to join in, including: adopting a carousel creature, supplying the Big Top tent, painting, carving or sending a contribution. We're also hosting DIY art classes, a SPY public art landscaping project and bike machine building workshops. Join in. SPREAD THE WORD & HELP BUILD THE CAROUSEL, today!
All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE payable to Venice Flying Carousel 501c3 Tax ID: 85-4064513
Studio: The back building on Court D @ 412 Carroll Canal, Venice, CA 90291
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