Venice Design Series
Thanks to the donors and hosts of the 2024 Venice Design Series who made the 10th year series so special.
The Architectural Tour of Brentwood featured four homes in a range of mid-century to contemporary styles, including a lovely al fresco lunch at the stunning traditional home of architect Janice Jerde
Our visit to the Gabrielino-Tongva Sacred Springs on the campus of University High School in West LA was a magical, delightful and educational experience. Guests enjoyed an al fresco lunch, enjoyed an indigenous family’s musical performance and participated in a hands on art activity.
A dinner party at the gorgeous Rustic Canyon home of Kate Lally and Paul Solomon was the perfect finale. Guests were serenaded by jazz performers Destinee and Miles from the Sam First Jazz Club and enjoyed delicious paella and refreshments on a gorgeous evening.
The 2025 Venice Design Series is in the planning stages, so mark your calendars for the last Saturday in April and first two Saturdays in May to reserve space for three unique and wonderful events…. Hint: visit the culturally rich and historic West Adams neighborhood plus a tour of Venice’s culture and history.
Please share your thoughts, ideas and suggestions for 2025 by contacting Linda Lucks, [email protected]
Join Us
The Venice Design Series showcases the remarkable architecture, brilliant design, and innovative cuisine of Los Angeles through a social justice lens. All proceeds help Venice Community Housing further our mission of promoting affordable housing and supportive services across LA’s Westside.
The 2024 Venice Design Series guests will learn about LA’s history through a visit to the Kuruvungna Sacred
Springs in West LA, an architectural tour of the Brentwood neighborhood, and a dinner party in Venice.
For any questions, please contact event co-founder Linda Lucks at 310-526-3857 or [email protected].
Watch here for updates!
Events
Brentwood Architectural Tour
*EVENT IS SOLD OUT*
Saturday, April 20 from 9:30am – 2:00pm
The Brentwood Architectural Tour explores a variety of architectural marvels from Mid-Century to contemporary designed by visionaries: A. Quincy Jones, Janice Jerde, Ron Radziner/Marmol Radziner, and Christian Robert/Office Untitled Architecture.
Luncheon and entertainment provided.
Guided Tour of the Restored Gabrielino-Tongva Sacred Springs
*EVENT IS SOLD OUT*
Saturday, April 27 from 10:00am – 2:00pm
Delves into the history and significance of the Gabrielino-Tongva Sacred Springs, a testament to the enduring legacy of the area’s indigenous people, on land once known as Kurunvugna Village in WLA on the site of University High School.
Lunch, entertainment and activities provided.
Rustic Canyon Dinner Party
*EVENT IS SOLD OUT*
Saturday, May 4 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm
An enchanting evening of live jazz, cuisine, dancing and beauty at a three-acre site on Brooktree Road, with a contemporary home designed by architect William Neburka/Evident Architecture Office and celebrating the breathtaking landscaping by event co-founder Jay Griffith.
Event Hosts: Sam First & Mandana Harman
Sponsor Packages & Tickets
THE ART DECO
$20,000
- Customized Event Opportunities
- Listing in Press Materials and VCH Newsletters
- Listing on VDS Website and Evite
- Customized Ticket Package for Tours
Provides one year of housing in the VCH Bridge Housing program for a parent and their children.
THE BAUHAUS
$10,000
- Listing in Press Materials
- Inclusion in VCH Newsletters
- Listing on VDS Website and Evite
- 10 Event Tickets
Provides one year of Case Management services for five formerly unhoused individuals.
THE MODERNIST
$7,500
- Inclusion in VCH Newsletters
- Listing on VDS Website and Evite
- 8 Event Tickets
Provides support for Venice youth to receive support as they complete high school and gain valuable work experience.
THE CRAFTSMAN
$5,000
- Inclusion in VCH Newsletters
- Listing on VDS Website and Evite
- 6 Event Tickets
Provides a year of academic-based after-school services for ten students.
THE MID-CENTURY
$3,000
- Inclusion in VCH Newsletters
- Listing on VDS Website and Evite
- 4 Event Tickets
Provides apartment furnishings for two formerly unhoused families.
INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKET
$500
- Listing on VDS Website
- 1 Event Ticket
Purchase Sponsor Packages & Tickets
Our 2024 Sponsors
The Art Deco
The Bauhaus
Janet Levin & Frank Gruber
Robert Greenwald & Heidi Frey
Erin Ain Miller & Ron Culver
Margaret Mary and Owens Miller Charitable Trust
The Modernist
The Craftsman
Ron Rouda & Nancy Loncke | Sylvia Aroth | Allen Blue & Kiaran Snyder | Judy & Jim Bergman
The Mid-Century
Barbara Milliken & Jack Prichett | Kimberley Seldon Design Group | Marie Kennedy & Chris Tilly | Lauren Smith & Tom Paris | Laura Donnelley | Marlene & Michael Rapkin | Century Housing | Jan Karl – Morley Builders | Sheila & Mike Goldberg | Anne Zimmerman | Sue & Gary Richwald | Nancy Griffith & Steven Ehrlich | Phoebe Novack | Kay Gallin | Edward Ferrer
The Urban
Christopher Meledandri | Susan Moore | Victoria Hunt-Weiss | Lezlie Atlas | Gail Kligman | Mary Ann & Kip Hagopian | Jacqueline Jacobs Caster | Pat Kandel | Pam Markowitz | Robert Aronson | Sharon & The Honorable Gray Davis, Ret. | David Paris & Nancy Cowen | Laurie Newman & Robert Berkowitz | Ruth Goldway | Edna Alvarez | Lauren Turner | Marlene Grossman | Fran Diamond | Designing Justice + Designing Spaces | Michel Dory | Elaine Nishizu | Cecilia Dan | Mia Lopez Zubiri | Nancy Zubiri | Katharine L King | Marla Michaels | Connie Call | Lanning Melville | Rebecca Dennison | Yasmin Tong, CTY Housing | Carol Levy | Eileen Rodenhizer | Patrisha D. Thomson | Barbara Elwood