Art Deco Society of California

06/20/2026

The annual Gatsby Picnic is set for
Sunday, September 13th at History Park San Jose!

Early Bird tickets are on sale now! Grab your hats, parasols, dancing shoes, and friends to take a fabulous and immersive step back in time to the 1920’s.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gatsby-picnic-2026-tickets-1990731124382

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05/08/2026

Introducing our very first Deco Sophisticate, Jonathan Belmares! The Deco Sophisticate role is designed to recognize dedication, creativity, and impact across all facets of our organization.

We couldn’t think of a better ambassador than Jonathan, who has brought energy, endless generosity, and unmistakable style to our community for many years. Through his work with the ADSC, he’s helped transform events into experiences, elevating fashion presentations with vision and flair, strengthening our fundraising efforts with expertise and dedication, and engaging everyone he meets with his deep love for the Art Deco era. We look forward to seeing how he will make this role his own and bring energy to our first year with the Deco Sophisticate!

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05/01/2026

Thank you so much to our Art Deco Preservation Award winners of 2026. We had a fabulous time hosting and toasting you at the Art Deco Preservation Ball at the Hibernia this year. Thank you again for all your work in preservation and for attending. Many traveled from out of town to be there, including two winners from Southern California!

All photos by Dennis Hearne.

05/01/2026

The 29th San Francisco Silent Film Festival takes place May 6-10 at the Castro Theatre! See High Treason with a special discount code for the ADSC: DECO

04/29/2026

Sign the petition to help protect our beloved, long time Gatsby venue, the Dunsmuir Hellmann Estate!

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/restore-the-dunsmuir-hellman-historic-estate-protect-oaklands-most-storied-mansion?source=direct_link&&fbclid=IwZnRzaARfNYlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeqtODbHmsqty9V_lwoARGQUisfWGxzsaodcP0YQowFh5x-9p0Zt2qlYktFYA_aem_VTmapoKvHbmR1xJtHODUyA

About the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate Built in 1899 and set on 50 acres south of the Oakland Zoo, the Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate is one of the most architecturally striking mansions in California. Its 37-room Neoclassical Revival structure — crisp white, anchored by three massive column...

04/29/2026

The Starlights 🌟 debut at the Art Deco Preservation Ball performing to Alex Mendham and his Orchestra playing “Let’s Misbehave”!

Final photo by Daisy Coby of
Directed and choreographed by Iris vanDalen
Costumes by Amelia Thomas
Props by Iris vanDalen

Dancers from left to right in final pose: Cindy Lu, Yuri Harvey, Sarah Rice, Iris vanDalen, Byron Butterfield, Emma Farais, Jessie Potter, Sawyer Seche, Amelia Thomas, Stefani Pelletier, Brenna Perry, Blair Van Tassel, Mila Brashoneavu, Melissa Watts, Kristin Wojkowski, and Miki Novitski

04/27/2026

Thank you all for a wonderful for coming to the 41st Art Deco Preservation Ball! More photos and videos are coming soon, but in the meantime please tag in your photos so we can share!