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 Steve
Chase founded Steve Chase Associates, his Rancho
Mirage interior design firm, in 1980, following
a lengthy and noted affiliation with Arthur Elrod
Associates of Palm Springs. An acclaimed designer,
Chase was active for many years in community organization,
including the Desert AIDS Project, the Palm Springs
Desert Museum, The Living Desert Reserve, and The
McCallum Theatre. During his firm's formative stages,
Chase offered design, consulting, and purchasing
services to the McCallum Theatre, confirming his
longtime passion for the performing arts. In addition,
numerous projects were undertaken at The Living
Desert Reserve where Chase was a Board Member. Chase
worked closely with Reserve administration, offering
both design and financial support for recent additions
including Eagle Canyon and the Meerkat Café.
Chase contributed $2.5 million to The Living Desert
Reserve for construction of an administrative center
and a collection of California landscape art. In
addition, he gave $1.5 million and 132 works of
art to the Palm Springs Desert Museum, which opened
the Steve Chase Art Wing and Education Center in
1996.
Chase's introduction to the Desert AIDS Project
followed his Board work with The Design Alliance
to Combat AIDS (D.A.C.A.) in Los Angeles. The impact
and need for local community services was apparent
early, and Chase was committed to serving the desert
community following his departure from the D.A.C.A.
Board. He was an annual participant in the Desert
AIDS Walk and he was instrumental in bringing "Heartstrings"
to the Coachella Valley in 1992. This production
was followed by "A Valentine's Gala" in
1993, when Betty Ford, Joan Krok, and Chase were
honored for their longtime compassion and personal
dedication to the Desert AIDS Project and its clients.
Chase introduced his friends, business associates,
and clients to the Desert AIDS Project and encouraged
their financial and personal involvement. This introduction
led to the dedication and donation of the private
residence of Joan Krok to the Project, a significant
donation which allowed the Project to expand and
broaden its mission.
Chase's professional honors include Interior Design
Magazine Hall of Fame Award, and Designer of the
Year, presented to him by Designers West Magazine.
The Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards honors Steve
Chase's commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS. |
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