Mystery as iconic ‘Ballerina Clown’ CVS abruptly announces it will close down
CVS pharmacy located beneath the iconic 'Ballerina Clown' statue in Venice Beach will close on July 1. The store's manager stated that the closure is unrelated to the statue, despite community concerns about crime and store conditions. CVS will offer employees positions at other locations within the company.
- ▪The CVS pharmacy will officially close its doors this summer.
- ▪Residents have expressed concerns about the store's condition and safety issues in the area.
- ▪Employees will be offered similar roles within the company after the closure.
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Lifestyle Mystery as iconic ‘Ballerina Clown’ CVS abruptly announces it will close down By Bianca Zalben Published May 20, 2026, 6:27 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google A CVS pharmacy sitting directly beneath Venice Beach’s towering, gender-bending “Ballerina Clown” statue, is officially closing its doors this summer. The retail giant confirmed that the store, located at the intersection of Rose Avenue and Main Street, will shutter on July 1, Mirror Media Group confirmed. A store manager reportedly insists that the closure “has nothing to do with the statue.” Naturally, Venice residents had plenty to say online.
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