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SUMMARY:Fresh Perks: June Instagram Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:June Fresh Perks: Enter to Win a Taavi Bar Cart from Scandinavian Designs\n\nSummer has a way of bringing people together. Whether it’s an impromptu gathering on the patio\, a leisurely brunch with friends\, or a quiet evening spent outdoors\, the right piece can make hosting feel effortless. \nThis month\, we’ve partnered with our friends at Scandinavian Designs to give away a Taavi Bar Cart\, a beautifully crafted piece inspired by clean mid-century lines and contemporary functionality. Featuring two walnut trays\, warm wood details\, and locking casters\, the Taavi is designed to move easily wherever the occasion takes you. \nOf course\, a bar cart doesn’t have to hold cocktails. Use it as a coffee station\, a plant display\, a mobile serving cart\, or a stylish catch-all for your favorite books and objects. Versatile\, timeless\, and thoughtfully designed\, it’s the kind of piece that adapts to the way you live. \nGiveaway Dates\nJune 1 at 9:00 am — June 30 at 5:00 pm\nOne winner will be contacted after the giveaway closes. \nHow to Enter\n• Follow us on Instagram\n• Tag two friends in the comments\n• Optional: How would you use the Taavi Bar Cart in your home? \nNewsletter subscribers receive an automatic second entry and early notice when the next Fresh Perk arrives. \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.
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LOCATION:Online\, CA
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Michael Murphy and Lily Kwong
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a talk and book signing with Michael Murphy and Lily Kwong on June 2 at 5:30 pm to celebrate the launch of Our World In Ten Buildings: How Architecture Defines Who We Are and How We Live.  \nWe’ve been led to believe that purposefully designed spaces are something reserved only for those that can afford them. But in reality\, all the spaces we inhabit—to work\, to learn\, to heal\, and to live—have been planned and built to influence our lives. They sway our emotions\, nudge our behaviors\, protect us from disease\, and do more\, or less\, to support shared prosperity and our sense of the common good. Our World in Ten Buildings unpacks this hidden but ever more important element of our lived experience. As author and architectural designer Michael Murphy takes us through ten milestone projects in his career as he lays bare the physical\, political\, and intellectual labor at work shaping the world we live in. \nThe evening will include a conversation with author Michael Murphy and landscape artist Lily Kwong. Light refreshments. Books will be available for purchase from Arcana: Books on the Arts. \n\n		\n	 \n \n	\n		\n			RSVP TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT!\n		\n	 \n \n	\n		\n			\nABOUT MICHAEL \nMichael P. Murphy is an architect\, educator\, and writer\, and is the founder and president of AMMA\, a design and development collaborative focused on the ways in which space shapes our minds\, bodies\, and communities. His new practice rethinks the role of the architect and value of design by acting as systems artists for governments\, institutions\, non-profits\, and developers who believe spatial change is possible and urgent. In 2007\, he founded the architectural non-profit firm\, MASS Design Group\, and was CEO until 2022\, leading the design of projects including the Butaro District Hospital\, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice\, and The Embrace\, to name a few. Michael’s previous book\, “The Architecture of Health”\, traces the history of medical design and its attempt to align architecture with health outcomes. His new book\, “Our World in Ten Buildings” explores how buildings shape our lives and hold our stories. Together\, these books extend Murphy’s work beyond practice\, offering a compelling case for design as a force in shaping a more just and humane world. He is currently the Thomas Ventulett Distinguished Chair of Architectural Design at The Georgia Institute of Technology. Originally from Poughkeepsie\, New York\, he lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two children. \nABOUT LILY \nLily Kwong is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores plant life as both an artistic medium and a platform for community building and collective care. Informed by her background in urban studies\, horticulture and sustainable design\, Kwong’s practice seeks to reestablish a social awareness of the landscape as both a repository of ancestral knowledge and wellspring of future innovation — a complex language as much as a habitat for human civilization. EARTHSEED DOME marks Kwong’s first installation in the Bay Area and her most ambitious work to date. Installed in Transamerica Redwood Park\, it extends her practice into new material and technological territory. Other recent projects include Gardens of Renewal\, Madison Square Park\, New York\, NY (2025); Solis\, Night Gallery\, Los Angles\, CA (2024); Subterrestrial\, Night Gallery\, Los Angeles\, CA (2024); The Orchid Show: Natural Heritage\, New York Botanical Garden\, New York\, NY (2023) and the Summer Solstice botanical art installation for St.Germain\, The High Line\, New York\, NY (2017). Gardens of Renewal and Natural Heritage each broke attendance records at their respective institutions.
URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/book-signing-michael-murphy/
LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232
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SUMMARY:Living Art: An Integrated Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Helms Design District is proud to welcome Living Art\, an inclusive exhibition presented by L.A. GOAL and Inside Out Productions (IOP)\, celebrating creativity\, imagination\, and the power of artistic expression. \nBringing together artists of all abilities and backgrounds\, Living Art showcases a vibrant collection of work inspired by the voices and visions of L.A. GOAL’s artists. From whimsical scenes and imaginative landscapes to bold textures\, unexpected perspectives\, and expressive forms\, the exhibition reflects a world where creativity knows no boundaries. \nMore than an art exhibition\, Living Art is an invitation to connect. Through painting\, mixed media\, and other creative practices\, participating artists share unique stories and experiences while demonstrating how art can build understanding\, spark conversation\, and bring communities together. \nAt Helms\, we believe creativity thrives when diverse perspectives are welcomed and celebrated. We are honored to partner with L.A. GOAL and Inside Out Productions to provide a platform for these talented artists and the meaningful work they create. \nJoin us for the Opening Reception on Saturday\, June 13\, and experience an inspiring exhibition that celebrates imagination\, inclusion\, and the many ways art helps us see the world—and one another—more fully. \nOpening Reception\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026\n11:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nClosing Reception\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nThe exhibition will be open to the public during the opening and closing receptions. Between June 15–18\, it will be available for viewing by appointment from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The gallery will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. If you are interested in scheduling a visit\, please contact Apinya at apinya@insideoutproductions.com. \n\n		\n	 \n \n	\n		\n			LET US KNOW YOU'RE COMING
URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/la-goal-living-art-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232
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SUMMARY:Arcana x Burntsienna Artbook Review
DESCRIPTION:Calling all artbook collectors\, design enthusiasts\, and lovers of the beautiful game. \nJoin Arcana: Books on the Arts for a special gathering with Jason E.C. Wright exploring the intersection of global soccer culture\, design\, fashion\, and publishing. Centered around the theme Fútbol: Design & Fashion\, this intimate event invites guests to share books from their personal collections\, discover new references\, and engage in thoughtful conversation with fellow creatives. \nThe program begins with a moderated review of two selections from the Burntsienna Research Library led by Jason\, followed by a participant-led discussion in which guests are invited to share up to two artbooks\, design books\, or periodicals that have informed or inspired their practice. \nAfterward\, the tables are opened for browsing\, reading\, note-taking\, photography\, and conversation\, creating space for meaningful exchange across disciplines and perspectives. \nWhether your interests are in graphic design\, architecture\, photography\, fashion\, publishing\, or sport\, Burntsienna Artbook Review offers a unique opportunity to connect through books and ideas. \nSpace is limited to 18 participants. RSVP is required. \nGuests are encouraged to bring up to two books\, artbooks\, or periodicals from their personal collections to share with the group. \n\n		\n	 \n \n	\n		\n			RSVP REQUIRED
URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/arcana-x-burntsienna-artbook-review-10/
LOCATION:Arcana: Books on the Arts\, 8675 Washington Blvd.\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232
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SUMMARY:Living Art: An Integrated Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Living Art\, an inclusive exhibition presented by Helms Design District\,  L.A. GOAL and Inside Out Productions (IOP)\, celebrates creativity\, imagination\, and the power of artistic expression. \nBringing together artists of all abilities and backgrounds\, Living Art showcases a vibrant collection of work inspired by the voices and visions of L.A. GOAL’s artists. From whimsical scenes and imaginative landscapes to bold textures\, unexpected perspectives\, and expressive forms\, the exhibition reflects a world where creativity knows no boundaries. \nMore than an art exhibition\, Living Art is an invitation to connect. Through painting\, mixed media\, and other creative practices\, participating artists share unique stories and experiences while demonstrating how art can build understanding\, spark conversation\, and bring communities together. \nJoin us for the Closing Reception on Saturday\, June 20\, and experience an inspiring exhibition of imagination\, inclusion\, and the many ways art helps us see the world—and one another—more fully. \nClosing Reception\nSaturday\, June 20\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 3:00 PM \nThe exhibition will be open to the public during the opening and closing receptions. Between June 15–18\, it will be available for viewing by appointment from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The gallery will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. If you are interested in scheduling a visit\, please contact Apinya at apinya@insideoutproductions.com.
URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/emliving-artem-an-integrated-art-exhibition-closing-reception/
LOCATION:Helms Design Center\, 8745 Washington Boulevard\, Culver City\, CA\, 90232
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SUMMARY:Sunshine Makers Market Returns to Helms
DESCRIPTION:Clear your afternoon. \nSunshine Makers Market returns to Helms Design District with local makers\, artists\, creative workshops\, kids activities\, music\, food\, and plenty of reasons to stay longer than planned. \nThink of it as your favorite neighborhood market\, celebrating independent brands\, handcrafted goods\, creative talent\, and the kind of shopping experience that feels personal and fun\, stretched across one of the Westside’s most iconic design destinations. Between shopping and exploring\, strike a pose at our Pride Photo Booth—because every great Saturday deserves photographic evidence. \nGood finds. Good people. Good way to spend a Saturday. \n\n		\n	 \n \n	\n		\n			LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING!\n		\n	 \n \n	\n		\n			\nA partial list of participating artisans and activations:\nThe Sunny Studio\nSulai Ceramics\nCanyon Crystals\nCandle By Design\nMack and Myyles Jewelry\nOff Center Studio\nIngridients\nUnfinished Stories\nChroma\nFlour’d
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LOCATION:Helms Walk\, 3270 Helms Avenue\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90034
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SUMMARY:dear artists...Los Angeles Opening Reception
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: \nOpening and Artists Reception \nBand of Vices – DTLA\n1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue\, Suite 371\nLos Angeles\, CA 90021\nSaturday\, June 27 2026\n2pm – 5pm \nOpening and Artists Reception \nHelms Design Center\n8745 Washington Blvd\nCulver City\, CA 90232\nSunday\, June 28\, 2026\n2pm – 5pm \nThe exhibition is on view at Band of Vices June 27 – July 25\, 2026 and at Helms Design Center the June 28 – July 25\, 2026 \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. \nImage: Kaye Freeman
URL:https://helmsdesigndistrict.com/event/dear-artist-los-angeles-opening-reception/
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