Venice-based apparel brand, Topo Ranch, will host the first annual Art Angels Benefit on Dec. 14, to raise money for Venice Arts, the local non-profit organization that provides art education in photography and digital media for at-risk youth. The benefit will take place at the new clothing brand’s holiday store, The Topo Ranch General Store, located at 1219 Abbot Kinney Blvd. from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
“Venice Arts plays an important role in keeping the Venice culture thriving,” said Alex Kump of Topo Ranch. “We derived a lot of inspiration from the Venice culture while conceiving our brand, so it’s nice to have an opportunity to give something back to the community.”
Alongside the latest Topo Ranch fashions, the Art Angels Benefit will feature a raffle drawing for gift-worthy prizes from outdoor companies like, Arc’teryx, Brunton and CamelBak, as well as artwork from local Venice artists. Guests will also enjoy live music, tasty appetizers and regional brews.
All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the Venice Arts’ Business Art Circle, which provides funding for the annual cost of supplies and equipment for art mentoring workshops.
Raffle tickets can be purchased directly at the Topo Ranch General Store at 1219 Abbot Kinney Blvd. or online at www.TopoRanch.com or www.VeniceArts.org, starting November 12th.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 9, 2006. Read the original PDF.