Venice Design Series
The Venice Design Series will return in 2026 on April 25th and May 2nd — see details 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 will include lunch at a local restaurant chosen to complement the day, extending the creative experience from studio to table.
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 and lunch will be provided both days.
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 346 units of affordable and supportive housing in 20 properties, serving over 640 residents with wraparound services. The organization also has 380+ homes in its predevelopment pipeline.
Sponsorship opportunities that provide meaningful visibility and engagement while supporting housing stability and community well-being are outlined below. Please return the form by mail or purchase your sponsorship securely at the link below. At this time, only sponsorships are available; individual tickets may be offered, if space allows, closer to the event.
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
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.
INDIVIDUAL EVENT TICKET
- At this time, only sponsorships are available; individual tickets may be offered, if space allows, closer to the event.
Purchase Sponsor Packages & Tickets
CO-FOUNDERS: Jay Griffith & Linda Lucks
CO-CHAIRS: Sylvia Aroth | Dolores Golden | Carla Kirkeby
COMMITTEE: Michel Dory, Nancy Griffin, Pat Kandel, Barbara Milliken, Laurie Newman, Tom Paris, Jack Prichett, Paul Tanck, Anne Zimmerman
Our 2025 Sponsors
The Revival
The Victorian
Erin-Aine Miller (in Memoriam), Ron Culver & the M.M. and W.O. Miller Charitable Trust | Heidi Frey & Robert Greenwald | Carla Kirkeby
The Bungalow
The Renaissance
Allen Blue & Kira Snyder | Jay Griffith | Jim & Judy Bergman Family Foundation | Nancy Loncke & Ron Rouda | Marie Kennedy & Chris Tilly | Laura Maslon | Kristin & Michael Sant
The Mission
Sylvia Aroth | Gubb and Barshay, LLP | Sharon & Hon. Gray Davis | Shelby Heitman | Barbara Milliken & Jack Prichett | Laurie Newman | Marlene & Mike Rapkin | Eileen Rodenhizer | Lauren Smith & Tom Paris | Anne Zimmerman
Special Thanks to County Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell