Our Board

Venetian Heritage was founded in 1999 by Lawrence D. Lovett, a man of great culture, sensibility, and generosity. Deeply enamored with Venice, he focused his love of the city into a commitment to help save the many buildings, sculptures, paintings, and works of art at risk from the ravages of time and flooding and to promote Venetian culture to the wider world.

Larry gathered friends and colleagues to establish a devoted and knowledgeable group made up of art historians, architects, philanthropists, all prominent Americans and Europeans. Charged by their mission to protect and to share their love of Venetian culture, the board has tirelessly supported projects all across the former Republic, highlighting the city’s importance across the region. With just a small staff, the Board of Venetian Heritage has employed the strengths of its directors with great yield.

Under the new chairmanship of Peter Marino, Venetian Heritage looks forward to the next decade of work, to continuing our role in ensuring the cultural contributions of Venice and the surrounding region are preserved for study and enjoyment.