Venice Arts

Venice Arts Providing free media arts education, college and creative career pathways programs to Los Angeles' low-income youth

Providing free film, photography, comics & media arts to low-income youth for 28 years.

This holiday season, help us transform the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth through media arts education. Your end...
12/19/2024

This holiday season, help us transform the lives of Los Angeles’ low-income youth through media arts education. Your end-of-year donation fuels workshops, equipment, and opportunities for young artists to shine. Make your tax-deductible gift before the year ends!

Donate at venicearts.org/donate

Registration is now open for Spring 2025 Media Arts Workshops! We have lots of exciting workshops planned for the next s...
12/10/2024

Registration is now open for Spring 2025 Media Arts Workshops! We have lots of exciting workshops planned for the next semester in photography, filmmaking, animation, and narrative illustration.

Limited transportation available for local middle school students! More details provided upon registration.

Register at https://www.venicearts.org/schedule

Save the date! Join us next Saturday, December 14th from 1-3pm to celebrate our students and all of their hard work this...
12/07/2024

Save the date! Join us next Saturday, December 14th from 1-3pm to celebrate our students and all of their hard work this semester–they created some incredible artwork! Friends and family are welcome to attend- hope to see you there!

🎬 Come celebrate our 9th Digital Storytelling Pre-Apprenticeship cohort graduates! Graduates completed an immersive prog...
12/07/2024

🎬 Come celebrate our 9th Digital Storytelling Pre-Apprenticeship cohort graduates!

Graduates completed an immersive program that prepares them for internships, apprenticeships, jobs, and advanced learning. They’ve built their portfolios and are excited to premiere their films at Venice Arts on Friday, December 13th at 7pm. RSVP now at [email protected] to join us in celebrating their work! 🥳🙌

🙌 More Exciting News!Venice Arts is honored to be named a finalist for the Shorty Awards, an international competition t...
12/05/2024

🙌 More Exciting News!

Venice Arts is honored to be named a finalist for the Shorty Awards, an international competition that celebrates purpose-driven work making a positive impact in the world! This recognition follows our recent Anthem Award honor for the same project - a powerful PSA for Challenged Athletes Foundation created in collaboration with NBCUniversals Creative Impact Lab.

We’re proud to spotlight Venice Arts’ alumni participating in this project: Malcolm Bray, Semira Paul, and J.J. Tolibao. These talented individuals completed our Digital Storytelling Pre-Apprenticeship program and served on the PSA as apprentices, showcasing their skills and passion for meaningful storytelling.
The PSA tells the inspiring story of Derek Loccident, who earned two silver medals at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. It aired both over broadcast and on streaming platforms, gaining over 98M+ media impressions.

🎥✨ This , create opportunities for young artists! ✨🎨⁠⁠Your donation to Venice Arts will:⁠⁠📸 Empower youth through photo...
12/03/2024

🎥✨ This , create opportunities for young artists! ✨🎨⁠
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Your donation to Venice Arts will:⁠
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📸 Empower youth through photography, filmmaking, and media arts programs.⁠
🎓 Provide free media arts education to underserved youth, nurturing their creative potential.⁠
🌍Amplify diverse voices and stories through innovative visual storytelling.⁠
🎬Help young adults learn the skills necessary start a career in the film industry.⁠
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Your generosity makes these programs possible. Donate today and make an impact! ❤️⁠
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👉 Donate now at venicearts.org/donate
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🎨 Youth Creative Roundtable 🎨📅 November 25 at 4 PM PSTJoin emerging artists from Venice Arts as they share their creativ...
11/23/2024

🎨 Youth Creative Roundtable 🎨
📅 November 25 at 4 PM PST

Join emerging artists from Venice Arts as they share their creative journeys, showcase their work, and discuss the challenges and aspirations they face in the creative industry. This roundtable discussion and Q&A is your chance to explore unique perspectives on breaking into the field.
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Featured Artists:
Jalen Carter – A production assistant at NBCUniversal with experience in multi-cam sitcoms and post-production. Emphasizes the importance of building relationships in the industry.
Joseph Godslaw – A film studies graduate from Wesleyan University, focusing on storytelling that crosses cultural boundaries. Aspires to become a creative director or television executive.
Angelica Quiñonez – A director with a passion for personal and humorous storytelling, currently in post-production for her film Jamaica. Former apprentice in NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab.
J.J. Tolibao – A filmmaker and editor who has directed festival-screened shorts. Works as a teaching assistant at Venice Arts, guiding young filmmakers.
Semira Paul – An artist and professional wrestler, transitioning from photography to film with dreams of becoming a cinematographer. Alumna of Venice Arts’ Digital Storytelling Fellowship.

11/22/2024

👏 We won! 👏

Venice Arts is excited to announce that the PSA our alumni-apprentices worked on for the Challenged Athletes Foundation has won an Antham Award. In partnership with the NBCUniversal 's Creative Impact Lab, the spot features CAF Paralympian Derek Loccident and his inspiring journey preparing for this year’s Paralympic Games.

Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honors the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide.

🎶 The Art of Music Composition & Sound 🎶📅 November 18 at 4 PM PSTDive into the world of music composition and sound desi...
11/13/2024

🎶 The Art of Music Composition & Sound 🎶
📅 November 18 at 4 PM PST

Dive into the world of music composition and sound design for film, TV, commercials, and video games. Industry professionals will share their secrets on creating captivating scores, collaborating with orchestras, and mastering digital and hybrid compositions.

✨ Featured Experts:

Michael Rubino– A seasoned composer with over 20 years of experience. Known for scoring It’s Pony for Nickelodeon and collaborating with Disney for Mickey’s ToonTown. Specializes in creating powerful emotions through orchestral and hybrid music.

Gabrielle Grubbs – A composer who transitioned from teaching to film scoring, with education from Berklee and Indiana University. Selected for Film Independent’s Project Involve, she focuses on the imaginative storytelling power of music.

Register or at venicearts.org/ccwe

🎭 The Power of Voice in Acting 🎭📅 November 4 at 4 PM PSTStep into the world of performance with insights on acting acros...
11/02/2024

🎭 The Power of Voice in Acting 🎭

📅 November 4 at 4 PM PST

Step into the world of performance with insights on acting across different media, from gaming to traditional and voice acting. Explore character development and the unique collaboration between actors and directors that bring characters to life across platforms.
✨ Featured Experts:

Yuri Lowenthal – A BAFTA-nominated voice actor known for characters like Spider-Man and Sasuke Uchiha in Naruto. He’s also a producer and author, co-running Relentless Productions with a focus on diverse storytelling.

Tara Platt – An accomplished actor and producer featured in projects like Spider-Man and Fire Emblem. Co-author and TEDx speaker, she collaborates with Yuri Lowenthal at Relentless Productions, creating authentic narratives.

Zeno Robinson – Award-winning voice actor known for roles in My Hero Academia and Young Justice. With a career starting at 14, his performances span Western animation, anime, and video games.

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into the craft of acting! Save the date and bring your questions.

Register at venicearts.org/ccwe

✨ Exciting News! ✨Venice Arts is honored to be awarded a Ready to Rise Grant—a collaboration between the California Comm...
11/02/2024

✨ Exciting News! ✨

Venice Arts is honored to be awarded a Ready to Rise Grant—a collaboration between the California Community Foundation, Liberty Hill Foundation, and the LA County Department of Probation.

This incredible opportunity will help us continue to empower youth through creativity and storytelling. We are extremely grateful for the support and excited to take this journey with such inspiring partners!

Thank you for believing in our mission! 🚀

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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