2023

• 2023 California Nonprofit Of The Year, Awarded by Senator Ben Allen.

• City of Los Angeles Certificate of Recognition for the 30th Anniversary of Venice Arts.

2022

• Pasadena Art Alliance Impact Award, recognizing a non-profit organization that impacts youth through contemporary visual art.

2021

• WAVE Award for Excellence in Education, presented to Lead Film Educator-Mentor Alex Lee, from the Venice Chamber of Commerce Education Committee.

2020

• Certificate of Appreciation from Adobe and TakingITGlobal.

2019

• Nonprofit honoree at Photo LA.

• Commendation awarded at Photo LA from Mayor Gleam Davis, City of Santa Monica.

• Certificate of Recognition awarded at Photo LA from Councilmember David Ryu, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles.

• 2019 Award Recipient from the Thelma Pearl Howard Foundation & California Community Foundation.

2018

• Inspiring Leader Award, presented to Executive Director, Lynn Warshafsky, from the Center for Nonprofit Management

2016

• Voices of the Forest: Thailand. A Participatory Video Produced by Venice Arts with The Center for People and Forests. Official Selection, The 4th Annual G2 Green Earth Film Festival

2015

• Senator Ben Allen, Letter of Commendation2014

• Milestone Award, presented to Executive Director, Lynn Warshafsky, from the National Guild for Community Arts Education for her leadership in the field.

2013

• Proclamation of Excellence and Award for 20 Years of Service, City of Los Angeles

2011

• President's National Arts & Humanities Award, Finalist; recognized as one of the top 50 youth arts education organizations in the country

• Certificate of Recognition, City of Los Angeles

2009

• Humanitas Prize Winner, Philanthropic Partners with Venice Arts

2008

• Certificate of Achievement: 15 Years, Mayor Villaraigosa and the City of Los Angeles

• Certificate of Achievement: 15 Years, Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, County of Los Angeles

• Certificate of Appreciation and Leadership: 15 Years, 11th District Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, City of Los Angeles

• Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Community Partnerships, California State Assembly

2007

• Commendation for Enhancing Community Betterment, 11th District Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, City of Los Angeles

2005

• Commendation, Mayor's Day of Service, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa

• Commendation for Leadership on the Venice Centennial, 11th District Councilmember Bill Rosendahl, City of Los Angeles

2004

• Spirit of Venice Awards to Lynn Warshafsky and Jim Hubbard, Abbot Kinney Festival

2003

• Certificate of Achievement, Recognition & Community Appreciation (Jim Hubbard), from Abbot Kinney District Association

• Certificate of Recognition, California State Assembly

• Certificate of Recognition, City of Los Angeles

• Certificate of Achievement, Recognition & Community Appreciation, Abbot Kinney District Association

• Commendation, County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors

• Fellowship, Stanford University Graduate School of Business, for the Stanford Executive Program, Nonprofit Leaders: Arts

2002

• Certificate of Appreciation, Neighborhood Youth Association

• Selection, Arts Leadership Initiative, L.A. County Arts Commission, 1 of 10 selected county-wide

2001

• California Arts Council Exemplary Arts Organization designation

• Certificate of Recognition, 11th District Councilwoman Cindy Miscikowski, City of Los Angeles

• Certificate Office of Recognition, 11th District Councilwoman Ruth Galanter, City of Los Angeles

• Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles

• Recognition of Appreciation, Kevin Newkirk, Israel Reed, Sheila Smith

1998

• Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles

1997

• Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles