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Venice Design Series 2026

Venice Design Series

The Venice Design Series will return this spring with two unique tour offerings:

Artists’ Studio Tours and Local Lunch on Saturday April 25th

Bloom Ranch + Farm-to-Table Lunch on Saturday May 2nd

More information below.

Please contact event co-founder Linda Lucks at [email protected] with any questions.

Join Us

The Venice Design Series showcases the remarkable architecture, brilliant design, and innovative culture of Los Angeles through a social justice lens.

All proceeds help Venice Community Housing further our mission of promoting affordable housing and supportive services across LA’s Westside.

The 2026 Venice Design Series marks our 12th year celebrating the diverse and distinctive cultures of Los Angeles through architecture, design, food, and shared experience, while raising critical funds for Venice Community Housing. 

This year’s series features two thoughtfully curated events, each offering behind-the-scenes access and opportunities to connect with the creative communities that shape our region. 

Saturday, April 25: Artists’ Studios Tour and Local Lunch 

Guests will enjoy guided visits to Los Angeles artists’ studios, including the studio of legendary artist Charles Gaines, housed in a Peter Tolkin of TOLO Architects–designed space and featured in Architectural Digest, and the Mixografia workshop, a pioneering Los Angeles printmaking studio known for its collaborative, three-dimensional fine art editions. The day concludes with lunch at West Adams’ Maydan Market, a culinary destination built around the idea of a shared hearth that will extend the creative experience through food, conversation, and community.

Saturday, May 2: Bloom Ranch Visit and Farm-to-Table Lunch 

Join us for a day at Bloom Ranch, the largest Black-owned farm in Los Angeles County. This immersive visit will include guided tours, hands-on activities, and a farm-to-table lunch, set against a working agricultural landscape rooted in sustainability and community care. 

Coach transportation from designated pick-up location and lunch will be provided both days.
Complimentary admission for children 12 and under with an accompanying adult ticket.

Proceeds from the Venice Design Series directly support Venice Community Housing’s mission to create and sustain affordable housing on the Westside of Los Angeles. VCH currently owns and operates 352 units of affordable and supportive housing in 20 properties, serving over 640 residents with wraparound services. The organization also has 380+ homes in its pre-development pipeline.

For sponsorship information or questions, please contact Linda Lucks at [email protected] or 310-526-3857.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to housing justice. 

With deep appreciation, 

Founders: 
Jay Griffith, Linda Lucks 

Co-Chairs: 
Sylvia Aroth, Carla Kirkeby

Committee: 
Michel Dory, Sheila Goldberg, Dolores Golden, Nancy Griffin, Pat Kandel, Barbara Milliken, Tom Paris, Jack Prichett, Anne Zimmerman 

2026 Events

Artist Studio Tours

Saturday, April 25 from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Bloom Ranch of Acton

Saturday, May 2 from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Venice Design Series 2025

Sponsor Packages & Tickets

*Event tickets listed are the total number of tickets included per package. Each event requires one ticket per person.

THE Creator
$20,000

  • Customized event opportunities
  • Listing in press materials and VCH newsletters
  • Listing on VDS webpage and e-vite
  • Customized ticket package for tours

Funds holiday celebrations and gift cards that help make ends meet for all of our residents for a year.

THE Grower
$10,000

  • Listing in press materials
  • Inclusion in VCH newsletters
  • Listing on VDS webpage and e-vite
  • 12 event tickets

Provides one year of case management services for five formerly unhoused individuals.

THE Builder
$7,500

  • Inclusion in VCH newsletters
  • Listing on VDS webpage and e-vite
  • 8 event tickets

Provides support for Venice youth as they complete high school and gain valuable work experience.

THE Maker
$5,000

  • Inclusion in VCH newsletters
  • Listing on VDS webpage and e-vite
  • 6 event tickets

Provides a year of academic-based after-school services for ten students.

THE Sower
$3,000

  • Inclusion in VCH newsletters
  • Listing on VDS webpage and e-vite
  • 4 event tickets

Provides apartment furnishings for two formerly unhoused families.

Event tickets listed are the total number of tickets included per package. Each event requires one ticket per person.
Complimentary admission for children 12 and under with an accompanying adult ticket.

INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKET
$500

Purchase Sponsor Packages & Tickets

CO-FOUNDERS: Jay Griffith & Linda Lucks
CO-CHAIRS: Sylvia Aroth | Carla Kirkeby
COMMITTEE: Michel Dory, Sheila Goldberg, Dolores Golden, Nancy Griffin, Pat Kandel, Barbara Milliken, Tom Paris, Jack Prichett, Anne Zimmerman

Our 2026 Sponsors

The Creator

Lanning Melville

The Grower

The Miller Charitable Trust
in memory of Erin-Aine Miller

Robert Greenwald & Heidi Frey

The Builder

The Maker

Allen Blue & Kira Snyder | Jay Griffith | Jim & Judy Bergman | Kristin & Michael Sant | Laura Maslon | Lauren Smith & Tom Paris | Nancy Loncke & Ron Rouda

The Sower

Barbara Milliken & Jack Prichett | David Paris & Nancy Cowen | Elaine Nishizu | Gubb & Barshay LLP | Marie Kennedy & Chris Tilly | Marlene & Michael Rapkin | Mary Ann & Kip Hagopian | Millard Lee | Nancy Griffin & Steven Erlich | Ron Culver, AIA & Form Found Design | Sharon & Hon. Gray Davis | Sheila & Mike Goldberg | Sylvia Aroth

Special thanks to Los Angeles County Supervisor, 2nd District, Holly D. Mitchell and Los Angeles County Supervisor, 3rd District, Lindsey P. Horvath