BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Helms Design District - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Helms Design District X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Helms Design District REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T170000 DTSTAMP:20260702T155123Z CREATED:20260702T000000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T155123Z UID:10002052-1782925200-1785517200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: July Instagram Giveaway DESCRIPTION:July Fresh Perks: A Cozy Pair from Cisco Home\n\nSometimes it’s the smallest details that make a room feel complete. \nThis month\, we’ve partnered with our friends at Cisco Home to give away two beautifully crafted accent pillows\, thoughtfully designed to add comfort\, texture\, and personality to your favorite space. Whether layered on a sofa\, styled on a bed\, or tucked into a reading nook\, a great pillow has a way of making a room feel more inviting. \nKnown for their commitment to craftsmanship\, sustainability\, and relaxed California living\, Cisco Home creates furnishings that are as comfortable as they are beautiful. This month’s Fresh Perks celebrates those finishing touches that help transform a house into a home. \nThis Fresh Perks giveaway runs from July 1 through July 31. One lucky winner will be contacted after the giveaway closes. \nHow to Enter\n• Follow Helms Design District on Instagram\n• Tag two friends in the comments\n• Optional: Which room in your home could use a little extra comfort? \nNewsletter subscribers automatically receive a second chance to win and are always the first to hear about upcoming Fresh Perks giveaways\, events\, and happenings around the District. \nHere’s to creating a space you love—one thoughtful detail at a time. \nPlease note: Libeco and Trekko pillows are excluded and not part of the Fresh Perks giveaway. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n ENTER ON INSTAGRAM\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\nRules & Regs \nNo purchase is required to enter. \nWinners will be selected randomly\, contacted after each giveaway closes\, and announced in our comments on Instagram. \nOpen to US residents only\, 18 years and older. By entering\, entrants confirm they are at least 18+ years of age. \nThis is a “GIVEAWAY” and is not eligible for return\, refund\, or exchange at any of our showrooms or restaurants. \nThe “Fresh Perks” giveaway  is not sponsored\, endorsed\, administered by or associated with Instagram. Entrants release Instagram and all brands of all responsibility and agree to Instagram’s terms of use. \nOne entry per Instagram user. Duplicate entries will not be considered. \nThis giveaway is open to residents of Los Angeles County. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/fresh-perks-july-2026/ LOCATION:Online\, CA CATEGORIES:Long Term Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Fresh-Perks_07.2026_Horiz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T192419Z CREATED:20260706T192337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192419Z UID:10002064-1784977200-1784998800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artists-los-angeles-open-gallery-hours-3/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T180000 DTSTAMP:20260720T195755Z CREATED:20260720T191412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195755Z UID:10002071-1784995200-1785002400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Arcana Book Signing with Ave Pildas DESCRIPTION:Please join Arcana: Books on the Arts on Saturday\, July 25 between 4:00 and 6:00 PM as they host a book signing with iconic Los Angeles photographer Ave Pildas to celebrate the arrival of the first title from the Pildas / Green Foundation\, Africatown – Sunday Market: Leimert Park\, Los Angeles. Arcana has known Ave and his  work for decades\, and are excited to share his latest essay on the vibrant neighborhood of Leimert Park. \n“More than just a collection of photographs\, Africatown serves as both a tribute and a resource\, documenting a community while also supporting the people who make it up. Many of the vendors featured have used the images to promote their businesses\, reinforcing the project‘s collaborative spirit.” \nIf you cannot attend and would like to purchase a signed copy of Africatown\, please place your order below. \nBorn and raised in Cincinnati\, Ave Pildas worked early in his career as a photo stringer for Downbeat magazine in the 1960s\, and has been a successful photographer and educator for the past forty years. In 1971 Pildas became the Art Director at Capitol Records in Hollywood\, designing and photographing album covers for the label. \nSoon after he launched a career as a freelance photographer and designer specializing in architectural and corporate photography. His photographs have been exhibited in one-man shows at the Contemporary Arts Center\, Cincinnati; Photographers Gallery\, London;  Janus Gallery\, Los Angeles; Gallerie Diaframma\, Milan; Cannon Gallery\, Amsterdam; Gallerie 38\, Zurich; and numerous group shows. Photographs by Ave Pildas are included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art\, New York\, Bibliotheca National\, Paris\, University of Arizona as well as numerous other public and private collections. He is a Professor Emeritus at Otis College of Design. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE A COPY OF THE BOOK URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-with-ave-pildas/ LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ave_Pildas_Book-Cover.jpeg GEO:34.0300679;-118.3835128 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Arcana: Books on the Arts 8675 Washington Blvd. Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8675 Washington Blvd.:geo:-118.3835128,34.0300679 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T160000 DTSTAMP:20260720T195003Z CREATED:20260709T204951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T195003Z UID:10002068-1785067200-1785081600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Paws\, People & Plenty to Discover at Helms DESCRIPTION:Calling all dog lovers! \nJoin us for a special Sunshine Makers Market at Helms celebrating our favorite four-legged companions. In partnership with Pup Culture Rescue\, this dog-friendly afternoon pairs a mini Sunshine Makers Market with a pet adoption event\, giving visitors the chance to meet adoptable dogs\, support a local rescue\, and shop a collection of makers inspired by life with pets. \nBrowse a curated selection of pet treats\, handcrafted accessories\, home goods\, artwork\, gifts\, and other finds for both humans and their furry companions. Whether you’re hoping to welcome a new best friend into your family or simply want to spoil the one already waiting at home\, you’ll discover plenty to make tails wag. \nIt’s the perfect way to spend a Sunday while supporting local makers and helping deserving dogs find loving homes. Admission is free\, and friendly\, leashed dogs are always welcome at Helms. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING! URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/paws-people-plenty-to-discover-at-helms/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7-26-SMM-x-Pup-Culture-x-Helms-Adopt.png GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T192700Z CREATED:20260706T192628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192700Z UID:10002065-1785582000-1785603600@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/emdear-artistslos-angelesem-open-gallery-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T170000 DTSTAMP:20260706T192757Z CREATED:20260706T192725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260706T192757Z UID:10002066-1786186800-1786208400@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artistslos-angeles-open-gallery-hours/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T170000 DTSTAMP:20260715T164011Z CREATED:20260715T163652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T164011Z UID:10002069-1786791600-1786813200@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles: Open Gallery Hours DESCRIPTION:Band of Vices and Helms Design District are proud to present dear artists… Los Angeles – Streets\, Structures & Stories\, a collaborative exhibition bringing together 100+ artists to explore the layered narratives that shape Los Angeles. \nFrom iconic architecture and neighborhood landmarks to personal histories\, cultural traditions\, and everyday moments\, the exhibition examines how the city is experienced\, remembered\, and imagined. Through painting\, photography\, mixed media\, sculptural works and other mediums\, participating artists offer a collective portrait of Los Angeles—one built not only by its structures\, but by the people and stories that animate them. \nPresented across town in two exhibition spaces\, Band of Vices (located in the Historic Downtown Los Angeles Arts District) and the Helms Design Center (on the campus of Culver City’s historic Helms Bakery campus)\, the exhibition creates a dialogue between art\, architecture\, design\, and community. Together\, Helms and Band of Vices invite visitors to consider how creative expression shapes our understanding of place and how the stories we tell become part of a city’s evolving identity. The exhibition opens in both spaces the same weekend\, but on different days with completely different works in each location: \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpen Gallery Hours \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232 \nSaturdays: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm \nFridays: By appointment only; please email HELLO@BandofVices.com to schedule a time. \nThe exhibition continues on view through August 15\, 2026. \nArtwork at top: Kaye Freeman\, CORNER OF 12TH AND MAPLE  \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nValerie Diaz\, LIMINAL BEAUTY \n\n \n \n \n \n \nConnie Kurtew\, STOP \n\n \n \n \n \n \nLuis Lopez Vasquez\, METRO COMMUTE \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n  \n\nABOUT dear artists… \ndear artists… is an ongoing exhibition initiative created to foster connection\, participation\, and creative dialogue through large-scale thematic exhibitions. Open to artists of varying backgrounds\, disciplines\, and experience levels\, the program serves as an invitation to respond to shared ideas while contributing to a larger collective narrative. Each exhibition celebrates the power of many voices coming together to tell a richer story than any single perspective could achieve. dear artists… Los Angeles — Streets\, Structures & Stories marks the third installment in Band of Vices’ ever-evolving exhibition series. Conceived as both a response to the current art market and a reimagining of how exhibition spaces can invite participation\, the series creates a new point of access for emerging collectors while continuing to engage seasoned collectors with limited “wall estate” for new works. Much like its first two installments\, A Figurative Story and Be Still – a still life experience\, all participating artists have created works specifically in a 12” x 12” x 1.5” format\, with prices ranging from $500 to $2\,500. The result is an intentionally accessible\, collectible\, and deeply considered exhibition model that centers artists\, expands opportunity\, and invites a broader community into the act of collecting. \n\nABOUT BAND OF VICES \nEstablished in 2015\, Band of Vices is an internationally recognized art and culture platform dedicated to championing emerging and mid-career artists while creating space for voices that have historically been overlooked. Through exhibitions\, strategic partnerships\, publishing\, and community-focused programming\, Band of Vices advances conversations around culture\, identity\, and contemporary life. Founded by Terrell Tilford\, the gallery has built a reputation for presenting work that is fearless\, thought-provoking\, and deeply connected to the communities it serves. \n\nABOUT HELMS DESIGN DISTRICT \nHelms is a gathering place for creativity in Los Angeles. What began as the historic Helms Bakery has evolved into a destination where design\, architecture\, culture\, dining\, and community converge. Through exhibitions\, lectures\, installations\, and public programming\, Helms creates opportunities for people to engage with ideas\, discover new perspectives\, and experience the ways design influences everyday life. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artistslos-angeles-open-gallery-hours-2/ LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kaye-Freeman_Corner-of-12th-and-Maple-Kaye-Freeman-1-scaled-e1781870714197.jpg GEO:34.0286594;-118.3857496 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Design Center 8745 Washington Boulevard Culver City CA 90232;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=8745 Washington Boulevard:geo:-118.3857496,34.0286594 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260815T180000 DTSTAMP:20260716T185443Z CREATED:20260624T204507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T185443Z UID:10002055-1786798800-1786816800@helmsdesigndistrict.com SUMMARY:Ferragosto at Helms: Save the Date DESCRIPTION:The northern Italian family behind Pasta Sisters\, in partnership with the Helms Design District\, is bringing the Italian summer tradition of Ferragosto to life\, right here in SoCal\, on Saturday\, August 15 from 1 to 6 p.m. \nFerragosto is Italy’s most beloved summer holiday\, a day of family\, friends\, food\, music\, and community (sort of akin to Fourth of July celebrations in the States). On this summer day\, the Helms Design District will transform into an Italian-inspired piazza filled with live music\, seasonal food and drink\, artisan demonstrations\, family activities & games\, and more. \n\nExperiences to expect include but are not limited to: \nLive music + DJ spinning \nBooths along Helms Ave. featuring Italian food\, drink\, and other fun like… \nPasta Sisters offering tortellino rolling lessons\, showcasing the specific technique for making authentic Italian tortellini. \nNon-profit Orto Farms hosting a farmers’ market-style produce stand featuring unique heirloom Italian varietals\, DOP-certified varietals and other Italian origin produce. They are an incredible organization all around and so excited to have farmer Andrew Raffaele on board! \nBeer garden from Father’s Office plus specialty cocktails on offer. \nFondazione Italia (the nonprofit Italian language school) hosting family friendly activities for kids\, like arts & crafts (pasta jewelry making and summer pinwheels)\, a dance-a-long in Italian\, and Italian story time at the event. \nCaffe Luxxe bringing their artisanal\, fresh roasted small batch coffee to the celebration via their “esspresSUV” pop-up espresso bar. \nCheese/salumi/olive oil tastings from Sogno Toscano. \nDolcenero gelato (winner of the prestigious Marchio Q Award of lauded Italian businesses around the world). The first 500 new subscribers to L.A. Material will receive a scoop of Dolcenero gelato on the house. \nAnd so much more! \nPhoto Booth\, a Spin-to-Win Wheel with prizes throughout the day + tenants across the Helms Design District campus will be offering specials inspired by the holiday — watch @pasta_sisters and @helmsdesigndistrict for the latest updates. URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/ferragosto-at-helms/ LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034 CATEGORIES:News ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Helms_Ferragosto_STD_Horiz.jpg GEO:34.0306591;-118.384688 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Helms Walk 3270 Helms Avenue Los Angeles CA 90034;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3270 Helms Avenue:geo:-118.384688,34.0306591 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR