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A \;silent auction \;of large format gallery images will accompany the exhibition\, featuring renowned rock &\; roll photographer \;Henry Diltz \;(Morrison Gallery / The Doors)\, \;Estevan Oriol \;(Netflix'\;s '\;LA Originals'\;)\, \;Dotan Saguy \;(Venice Beach: The Last Days of a Bohemian Paradise)\, \;Pep Williams \;(Suicidal Tendencies\; 3rd Gen Dogtown)\, \;Josh &ldquo\;Bagel&rdquo\; Klassman \;(Underground Venice Photographer)\, \;Paulo Freire Lopez \;(LA Photojournalist)\, and \;Gerry Beckley \;(of the band '\;America'\;).
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\n - The silent auction fundraiser has launched ahead of this Saturday'\;s event! \;Check out the gallery quality prints available \;thanks to our incredibly generous group of noted photographers. \; \;
\n - Online bidding starts now &\; runs through the in-person event this Sat\, Sept. 25. \;Now is your chance to take home a unique piece of Venice'\;s history &mdash\; \;from timeless images of The Doors to Dogtown icon\, Jay Adams\, and \;contemporary stills that capture the heart of our city \;&mdash\; there'\;s something for everyone \;and we'\;re thrilled to share each print with you!
\n - Plus\, we'\;ll be adding more images to the sale as we get closer to the event\, so \;keep checking back \;for new reveals.
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Limited tickets are available for a VIP Meet &\; Greet reception with photographers Henry Diltz and Estevan Oriol prior to the exhibition from 3:00-5:00 pm. \;All proceeds from your ticket purchase directly benefit the Museum project\, and contributions are tax-deductible to the maximum extent possible.
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The event will feature additional prints and apparel for sale to support the Museum\, sounds by DJ Buck\, refreshments\, food carts\, and more!
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Our Campaign:
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We have already raised over 65% of our goal to fund Phase 1 of our business plan \;to build the Venice Heritage Museum! We have conditional approval from the City of LA to install the Museum at Venice-of-America Centennial Park\, and only need to raise $40\,000 more to meet the qualifications to obtain the lease. The money we raise will directly fund the restoration of our original \;1905 Pacific Electric Red Car trolley \;to house the Museum\, and help us transport the Red Car for installation at the park. All proceeds from the silent auction and event will be applied towards this goal.
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About our Organization:
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The Venice Heritage Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive museum that preserves\, showcases\, and nurtures Venice&rsquo\;s historical legacy. We aim to establish a public campus that enriches the lives of current and future generations of Venetians and visitors through exhibitions\, events\, and activities hosted onsite\, improving the present with the past.
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Safety protocols:
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Following of-the-moment COVID safety guidelines\, we are grateful to the team at VICE for the opportunity to host a comfortable and celebratory event outdoors for the community to enjoy. See you there!
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