The Myrna Loy Statue Project

In 1921, Loy posed for Venice High School sculpture teacher Harry Fielding Winebrenner for the central figure "Inspiration" in his allegorical sculpture group Fountain of Education. The sculpture group was erected in front of the campus in May 1923.

 

Myrna Loy Stands Proudly

The original statue "Inspiration" was unveiled on this site in 1922 where it became the symbol of Venice High School and the Venice community.

Sculptor Harry Weinbrenner, Art Department Chairman, used a shy young student, Myrna Williams, as his model. With the start of her motion picture career, this shy student later became known as Myrna Loy.

The statue was repaired by William Van Orden twice during the 1980's and has been exhibited in this location until its deterioration required removal in 2000.

The re-creation was completed through the generosity and hard work of Peter Schwab '61, Laura Ferre '76 , and the Venice High Alumni Association, countless VHS Alumni and the Venice community. This beautiful re-creation has been sculpted by Ernest Shelton.

Dedicated and Celebrated April 10, 2010
 
HELP CARE FOR MYRNA BY DESIGNING YOUR OWN PAVER



DONATE BY CHECK: print this form and mail it along with your check (payable to "VHSAA Myrna Loy") to:

Venice High School Alumni Association - Myrna Loy
2435 Walgrove Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90066


The VHS Paver Project was started in 2010 with the dedication of the new Myrna Loy Statue. The pavers are viewed almost daily by visitors. Whether it’s a tour bus, out of town visitors, reunion gatherings or neighbors out on a walk. Reading the pavers reminds us of the rich history of VHS and the love and memories we all share. You too can be a part of that history.

There are 2 sizes –a 12”x12” paver with up to 5 lines of type, and up to 26 characters per line. The donation is $1,000. Also, a 12”x12” paver with a logo or special design is $2,000. And a 6”x12” paver with up to 3 lines of type, also up to 26 characters per line. The donation for this one is $500.

You can use PayPal on the website, emailing us with the wording. Let us know what you’d like it to say, we can help with layout or wording also.

Installations are done yearly. Contact us for the next deadline and installation info.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Melissa Wilkins ~ Paver project chair ~ myrnaloypavers@gmail.com


DONATE ONLINE:

Deluxe
Brick Paver

($1,000)
• Be a part of Venice High history forever, purchase your own Myrna paver.
• Your paver will be placed on the path at the base of the statue.
• Your paver will include your own personal inscription.
• Your message can be up to 5 lines (26 characters/spaces per line).
Standard
Brick Paver

($500)
• Be a part of Venice High history forever, purchase your own Myrna paver.
• Your paver will be placed on the path at the base of the statue.
• Your paver will include your own personal inscription.
• Your message can be up to 3 lines (26 characters/spaces per line).
Logo
Brick Paver

($2,000)
• Be a part of Venice High history forever, purchase your own Myrna paver.
• Your paver will be placed on the path at the base of the statue.
• Your paver will include your own personal inscription.
• Your message can include a logo!
Other Amount • Determine your donation amount

Thank you for your tax deductible donation!

 

 

 

 

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