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 Chamber of Commerce, 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.
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!
You are 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 Chamber Community Foundation.”
ALL SOLD! Please sponsor the Swings, Chariot, Tent or other carousel element.
Our Carousel has 5 carved wooden kiddie swings. What Venice story should they each recreate? You choose. You name. Kids will love you.
The chariot rides two people. To reach our $20,000 chariot goal, we'll be CrowdFunding. *Sidewalk Cafe & Small World Books just donated $5000 - propelling us toward the goal. Please donate TODAY! Sponsors receive Carousel gifts, forever recognition and an annual Carousel party.
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. We'll share the space with the proposed Venice Heritage Museum.
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. It's "playground equipment" engineered for adults to ride too. 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, Music, Storytelling, Science, Engineering, Technology & our Parks in Venice.
Projected installation: 2021. We are currently carving, inviting sponsors, and securing permits.
All donations are TAX DEDUCTIBLE payable to our 501c3 fiscal sponsor: Venice Chamber Foundation JOIN THE CAROUSEL FAMILY TODAY - MAKE THE MAGIC HAPPEN
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 Chamber Community Foundation 501c3 Tax ID 82-4898820
Studio: The back building on Court D @ 412 Carroll Canal, Venice. Mail: c/o Venice Chamber, PO Box 202. Venice CA 90294 Email: info@VeniceFlyingCarousel.com
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