The Artist Tree West Hollywood, the leading dispensary and cannabis consumption lounge known for blending art and culture, will host “Studio 420: Celebrating Art & Pride” on Thursday, June 4 from 3:00 to 10:00 PM. The star studded Pride event honors LGBTQ+ history and creativity through a vibrant evening of film, art, and community driven experiences.
At the heart of the event is a unique art show. Blending nightlife nostalgia with modern cannabis culture, “Studio 420” invites attendees to explore boundary pushing art installations, connect with artists, and enjoy elevated NA cocktails, beverages, and cannabis infused offerings throughout the evening. The event follows a gallery opening format, bringing together local creatives, collectors, and LGBTQ+ community leaders in celebration of Pride. Brand partners include All The Bitter, Birdies, Empress 1908 0.0, Indigo, Fever Tree, Fusion Verjus, Glitter Faced, Henry’s Original, Jetty, Kiva, Liquid Alchemist, PAX, Uncle Arnie’s, and Wyld.
Curated by Katie Brightside, an international illustrator, fine artist, and designer whose multidisciplinary work bridges storytelling, fashion, and large scale installation, the exhibition brings together a group of LGBTQ artists exploring nightlife, queer history, identity, and expression through distinct visual languages. Artists featured include Britt Westveer, Cassidy Barnes, Disco Daddy, whose bejewelled costumes have been featured in numerous publications and adorned by celebrities such as Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Doja Cat, Lady Gaga, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, and Megan Thee Stallion, alongside Jamie Roberts, award winning Kii Arens, Mars Wright, Michael Osborne, One Archives> & Brian Sonia Wallace, Ryan K. Henisey, and Studio One Forever. Guests will experience the debut of Disco Daddy’s bejewelled art and fashion, a portrait unveiling, and a live charity auction.
From June through September, the exhibition will be on view at The Artist Tree West Hollywood, with works spanning mediums, textures, and perspectives rooted in queer culture and creative freedom.
To honor West Hollywood’s history, there will be a screening of Studio One Forever, a powerful documentary chronicling the legacy of West Hollywood’s iconic gay nightclub, followed by a live Q&A with the film’s director, Marc Saltarelli, and producer, Gary Steinberg.
Philanthropy is central to the experience. Proceeds from ticket sales, signature cocktails, and a live auction, hosted by cannabis culture writer Adam Tschorn, will benefit Project Angel Food, a nonprofit dedicated to providing medically tailored meals to individuals facing critical illness.
