Venice Arts

What honor for our Venice Arts apprentices to be recognized by The Anthem Awards! Way to go Jozeven June Tolibao, Semira Paul and Malcolm Bray! And a huge thanks to NBCUniversal and Challenged Athletes Foundation for trusting us to tell your story. #venicearts #veniceartsla #AnthemAwards #CreativeImpactLab #Awards #Storytelling #Impact #PSA #Paralympics

Join us for our next Creative Conversations Webinar at Venice Arts! ?? 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: Mike Rubino – A seasoned composer with over 20 years of experience. Known for scoring It’s Pony for Nickelodeon and collaborating with The Walt Disney Company for Mickey’s ToonTown. Specializes in creating powerful emotions through orchestral and hybrid music. Gabrielle Susa 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 at: www.venicearts.org/ccwe #venicearts #veniceartsla #ccwe #creativeconversations #speakers #tvproduction #filmproduction #filmscore #sounddesign #musiccomposer #filmcomposer

? 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 County of Los Angeles Probation Department. This incredible opportunity will help us continue to empower young people 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! ?? #ReadyToRise #venicearts #veniceartsLA #gratitude #youthempowerment #CCF

?? 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 or at www.venicearts.org/ccwe #venicearts #veniceartsla #ccwe #creativeconversations #speakers #tvproduction #filmproduction #voiceacting #taraplatt #yurilowenthal #zenorobinson?

?? The Story Production Cycle ?? ?? October 28 at 4 PM PST Explore the entire journey of TV series production—from concept to screen. Discover tips on writing, producing, pitching, and navigating the industry, featuring advice from seasoned experts in both animation and live-action storytelling. ? Featured Experts: Alex Díaz – A storyteller who pivoted from neuroscience to TV writing. Known for developing SURFSIDE GIRLS for Apple TV+ and GENERATION for Fox. Currently crafting a YA mystery horror with 20th Century TV. Serena Smith – Emmy-nominated producer and host who has engaged icons from Gloria Steinem to Pharrell Williams. Currently leading On the Table and a former creative force behind Larry King Now and MasterClass. Register at: www.venicearts.org/ccwe #venicearts #veniceartsla #ccwe #creativeconversations #speakers #filmmaking #tvproduction #filmproduction

Bid in Our 31st Anniversary Gala's Online Photography Auction! ? Works by our talented students and notable photographers including Priya Kambli, Arthur Fellig (Weegee), Larry Fink, Wynn Miller, and many more. The funds from the auction will support Venice Arts’ free media arts classes and creative workforce equity programs for underserved youth from throughout Los Angeles. View our online photography auction and bid now at: https://lnkd.in/gP8csXpf?? Interested in attending the Gala? Get information and purchase tickets at: www.venicearts.org/gala 1st Page Professional Photographers ?? Starting top left, clockwise * Cy DeCosse * Michael Kenna * Lorenzo Agius * Dennis Keeley 2nd Page Student Photographers ?? Starting top left, clockwise 1. Camila P. 2. Arthur C. 3. Rah-San B. 4. Kelly R. #veinceartsLA #venicearts #gala31 #onlineauction #buynow #photographyauction #madonna #weegee #wynnmiller #art #photography

This year's College Day was a resounding success! We were thrilled to offer four college prep workshops, covering essential topics such as financial aid, crafting compelling college essays, exploring creative career paths, and setting goals for the future. Students also had the opportunity to connect with representatives from five institutions: Cerritos College, UC Irvine, Woodbury University, and El Camino College. Stay tuned for more college prep events coming your way early next year!

We’re grateful and excited to serve young people like Heidi Cristobal! She was a participant in our Pre-Apprenticeship program this summer. Venice Arts is dedicated to serving young people from under-resourced communities, help break barriers to the creative sector and ensuring that the voices of BIPOC communities are uplifted. Keep going, Heidi! Venice Arts is in your corner cheering you on!

Don't miss our fall Creative Conversations event series, where you can engage with leading professionals in the creative industry. Learn about diverse career paths and gain insights to help shape your own creative journey. Register now at?https://lnkd.in/gbQWUF5d Space is limited, so sign up soon! October 21: Fundamentals of Visual Storytelling?Learn cinematography techniques, including lighting, camera work, and visual storytelling. October 28: The Story Production Cycle?Explore the production process from writing and producing to animation and live-action. November 4: Acting and Voice Acting?Gain insights into performance techniques across media, focusing on character development and collaboration. November 18: The Art of Music Composition?Discover music composition and sound design for film, TV, and gaming. November 25: Youth Creative Roundtable?Emerging artists share their creative journeys, challenges, and aspirations. Made possible thanks to: Los Angeles County Department of Economic Opportunity Snap Foundation Sony Pictures Entertainment NBCUniversal PBS SoCal And others!

Did you hear the news?! ?? We were selected to receive a grant? from the John N. Calley Foundation as part of this year’s LA2050 Grants Challenge. We look forward to working with all of the organizations in our 2024 Grantee Cohort to make LA better for all. You can check out our winning proposal now on the Ideas Hub at LA2050.org: https://lnkd.in/g_M6GeCX #LA2050GrantsChallenge #forabetterLA #LA2050X