Calling all art lovers!Venice FamilyClinicpresents its iconic39thArt Walk & AuctionstosupportVenice Family Clinics mission to provide quality healthcare to people in need. This year’s eventhonors three world-renowned Venice-based artists:signature artistAlexis Smithalong with honoreesSam DurantandEd Moses,posthumously.Taking place onSunday, May 20, fromnoon to 6 p.m.atGoogle’s Venice Headquarters(340 Main Street, Venice, CA), Venice Art Walk is the largest publicevent held by the tech giant. Guests can enjoy free access to the citys internationally-renowned art scene and all winning bids in the silent auction raise vital fundsto support Venice Family Clinic patients’health care needs.
The fundraiser features exhibitions, studio tours and a silent auction along with engaging community activations from live art exhibits curated by artistBert Rodriguezto guidedart workshops, live music and craft beer & wine garden, dog daycare and bike valet. For a $50 donation, guests enjoy special access to dozens of artists studios, a centerpieceof the event since its inception, showcasing Venices ever-changing artist community.
This years auction will include the works of 250 artists including such luminaries asJohn Baldessari,Ed RuschaandAlison Saaras well as LA’s emergingtalent, with the goal of exceeding the $800,000 raised last year and supporting the Clinics mission.www.venicefamilyclinic.org