Helms Digest

  • Gus Van Sant: Paintings is Arcana’s Pick for March

    This first ever published monograph on Gus Van Sant’s paintings gathers together a wide overview of his practice.

  • Sidewalk Stories: Park Easy. Stay Inspired.

    At Helms Design District, sometimes it’s the simplest things that shape how a day unfolds. Free, easy parking means you can arrive, step out, and get right to what brought you here, whether that’s an event, a showroom visit, or time spent wandering the district without a set plan.

  • Lunar New Year Design and Home Inspiration

    Happy Lunar New year from all of us at Helms Design District! It’s time to renew, refresh, and reimagine your home.

  • Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 x David Bowie is Arcana’s Pick for February

    The February pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts, is “Collaboration: Frank Ockenfels 3 x David Bowie” which includes many never before seen images of David Bowie.

  • Tobe Okocha is the Culver Arts Grant Recipient for February

    His work will be displayed from February 1st through February 28th on the entrance of the Helms Design Center.

  • Sidewalk Stories: A Legacy of Craft

    In the newest Sidewalk Stories installment, craft is what connects us: from the perfect pour at Father’s Office to the handcrafted details that shape your home. At Helms Design District, it’s a celebration of skill, passion, and creativity that goes far beyond the surface.

  • Alphabet in Motion: How Letters Get Their Shape is Arcana’s Pick for January

    The January pick from Arcana: Books on the Arts, is “Alphabet in Motion: How Letters Get Their Shape”. With an interactive cover, 17 pop-ups and hands-on activities throughout, Alphabet in Motion is an immersive introduction unlike any other to the history of typography and letter shapes.

  • Sidewalk Stories: A Spark of Inspiration Around Every Corner

    The newest Sidewalk Stories installment shines a light on bright ideas at Helms Design District. From striking fixtures to subtle details, this chapter explores how illumination shapes creativity, conversation, and inspiration across our campus.

  • Larry Brownstein is the Culver Arts Grant Recipient for January

    His work will be displayed from January 1st through January 31st on the entrance of the Helms Design Center.

  • Sidewalk Stories: The Heart of Gifting at Helms

    We’re excited to share the next chapter of Sidewalk Stories. At Helms Design District, thoughtful finds are tucked into every corner, from beautifully crafted home pieces to small treasures that make gifting feel personal and inspired. This installment celebrates the joy of giving, the delight of discovering something just right, and the simple moments that turn Helms into a place where every gift has a story.