The Artist Tree to Give Away 100+ Pieces of Art

*LOS ANGELES* — On March 12, The Artist Tree, a chain of combination
cannabis dispensaries and art galleries, will participate in an
international treasure hunt in celebration of International Art & Found Day.

For one day only, customers visiting any The Artist Tree location in
Southern California may stumble upon a piece of original art tucked
somewhere in the store. Finders keepers: The customer may keep the art.

The experience won’t stop at the storefront doors, though. The Artist Tree
team also place original works “in the wild” within surrounding
neighborhoods — on benches and near their storefronts — offering creative
surprises to the local passersby. Neighbors should keep an eye out for
brown-paper-wrapped packages marked with a colorful “Free Art” sticker.

The Artist Tree expects to collect and distribute more than 100 original
works from local artists, reinforcing its mission to make art approachable,
interactive, and woven into everyday life.

“Art should be approachable, unexpected, and part of everyday life, not
tucked away behind a velvet rope,” said The Artist Tree co-founder Lauren
Fontein. “Art & Found Day brings creativity into the streets, giving people
the chance to discover local artists in a way that feels personal and
meaningful. It’s about building community through surprise, delight, and
shared moments of inspiration. That’s the kind of movement we’re proud to
support.”

“When I created Art & Found Day, it was about more than hiding artwork,”
said Courtney Senior, Founder of International Art & Found Day. “It was
about removing barriers. I wanted original art in the hands of people who
might never walk into a gallery. I wanted artists to feel confident sharing
their work boldly and freely. And I wanted communities to experience
creativity not as something exclusive, but as something joyful, generous,
and shared.”

Many of the artists contributing to Art & Found Day already have work
displayed inside The Artist Tree’s galleries. Guests who have admired a
piece on the wall may find themselves discovering a take-home creation by
the same artist. Whether encountered in-store or in the neighborhood, each
piece is intended to spark joy, surprise, and connection.

In addition to The Artist Tree’s artists, in-house art curator Katie
Brightside, the creative force behind the brand’s gallery programming for
10 of the 12 locations, will donate 10 original pieces of her own. Team
member Alfonso Juarez, a customer experience specialist and artist, also
will contribute an original painting.

The Artist Tree will share clues on Instagram, tagging @artandfoundday and
participating artists to help guide the hunt.