Please join us for Colors of Connection: Rooted and Rising, on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Skirball Cultural Center. This year’s theme reflects LA Commons’ commitment to investing in neighborhoods, fostering opportunity, and building foundations that support thriving communities across Los Angeles, from advancing cultural preservation to the official state designation of South LA as a Black Cultural District.

The evening will also honor acclaimed artist Lauren Halsey, community advocate and entrepreneur Prophet Walker, and philanthropic leader Dr. Robert K. Ross for their transformative impact on arts, culture, and community in Los Angeles.

Prophet Walker
Entrepreneur and Founder
Treehouse Co-Living

Lauren Halsey
Artist

Dr. Robert K. Ross
President and CEO, Retired
The California Endowment

Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell
Los Angeles County 2nd District

Pamela Bright-Moon
CEO Moon Global Studios / LA County Arts Commissioner

Carolyn Hull

President and CEO, CM Hull Strategic Advisors

Monique Lawshe

CEO, HFL LLC

Julia Meltzer

Founding Director and Senior Advisor, Clockshop

V. Joy Simmons, MD


Karim Webb

Entrepreneurial Activist

Patricia Wyatt

President and CEO, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center

RSVP and AD Deadline:
Monday, September 14th, 2026

Dress Code:
Formal Attire
Bright Colors Encouraged

For more information and to RSVP please contact:
Sara Strange, Development Manager
E: sara@lacommons.org

If you would like to pay by check, please make the check payable to:

LA Commons
ATTN: Development/Gala
PO Box 91282
Los Angeles, CA 90009

Ticket purchases are 50% tax deductible to cover food and beverage.
All other contributions to LA Commons are 100% tax deductible.
LA Commons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID # 99-4634533.