Meet our Donors & Sponsors

“Sometimes our light goes out but is blown again into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light.”
– Albert Schweitzer
The Venetian Arts Society wishes to thank the following for their generous support of our organization!


GENVAS Renaissance Angels

In Perpetuity
William Oliver & Faye Marie Riddle
Elsie Blackwell
Stephanie Knight
Kevin Lane
Stephanie Knight
Dr. “Diva” Harriet Mertz
John Copanos
Gloria Lafont
Paul Radloff
Hanadi Alotaibi & Mohammed Altunsi
Jill Kaplan
Sam Townsend
2021 – 2022
Dr. Jacqueline Hayward
Irene Schyberger
Peck Family Foundation
Patriss
Anna Rua
KayeLynne Northcutt
Brian Hero
Josephine & John Hero
Beatriz “BJ” & Mark Prillaman
Kathie & Tim Drum
George Clark
Barbara Chasco-Papale
Barry Rabinowitz
Barbara Copanos
D’Angelo Saadiq
Daniel Graves & Lawrence Culler
Stephanie Messana
Chris Ingalls
Mike Osceola & Brian Hill
Mark Brown
Winnifred McPherson/Virtue Medical Staffing Elisabeth “Liz” Lycke
Franklin Schmidt
Mitzi Doumar
Jacqueline Niehaus
JJ Kovacs
Carol Frei
Sherrill Capi
Helena Caplan
Kathie and Tim Drum
Marjorie Matthews
Milton Graves & Armando Gutiérrez
Elizabeth Bates Bowers
Liannette & Joe Marquez

GENVAS LGBTQA PRIDE AMBASSADORS

Mayor Dean Trantalis
City of Fort Lauderdale
City of Wilton Manors
Marks Restaurants
OutClique Magazine
ArtServe
Stonewall National Museum & Archives
World AIDS Museum and Educational Center
Hotspots
Pallant Insurance
Storks Bakery & Coffee House
Abington Auction Gallery
Decorative Arts & Fine Antiques
Hudson Holland Global
Umbrella Credit Services
Steven O. Evans, PhD.
Elizabeth Bates Bowers
Mark Brown
Rich Mizak
Mesa Muse
Kenny Mack
Paul Radloff
BECOME A GENVAS PRIDE AMBASSADOR TODAY!
For an annual minimum donation of $1,000.00 or more Pride Ambassadors receive:
- Complementary VIP Tickets to Pride Salons with a private table, service, wine and light appetizers
- Complimentary tours of the Stonewall Museum and World AIDS Museum before the concert
- Access to the private post Salon reception with the Artist
- Name Recognition on our website
- Name Recognition at Pride Series Salons
- An invitation to our annual VIP event


Nova Southeastern University
NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Fort Lauderdale Woman’s Club
Broward County International Women’s Club
Hudson Holland Global
Hanady Graphic Designs
One Sotheby’s International Realty
Carroll’s Jewelers
Midland Medical Clinic
Midland Pharmacy
Riverside Hotel
Thasos Restaurant
ECI Pharmaceuticals
Stork’s Bakery & Coffee House
Phoenix Painting
Grandmasters Piano
Decorative Arts and Fine Antiques
Abington Auction Gallery
Sun-Sentinel
City & Shore Magazine
Westside Gazette
South Florida Gay News
OutClique Magazine
Decorative Arts and Fine Antiques
Abington Auction Gallery