Los Angeles is a hotbed of creativity, home to artists, filmmakers, designers, writers, musicians, and countless other creatives. Whether you're looking to make genuine connections or spark new collaborations, here’s your curated guide to finding your creative circle.
Whether you're a designer, illustrator, filmmaker, or working in any creative field, this guide will help you find your people in the city. From casual meetups to vibrant community events,
Los Angeles
offers countless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and get inspired.
Creative Lunch Club is a global community that brings together creatives, like designers, illustrators, marketers, and filmmakers, for casual, in-person lunch meetups.
Each month, members are matched with two others in their city to share a meal, exchange ideas, and build meaningful connections.
Los Angeles Artists and Creatives is a Meetup group where painters, writers, musicians, and all kinds of creatives connect, share ideas, and inspire each other. From book club picnics to writing circles, it’s a welcoming space to create and meet like-minded people in L.A.
Friends of Figma is a global network of local design groups supported by Figma, where UX, UI, and product designers come together to learn and exchange ideas. Each chapter hosts events like design critiques, community talks, and tool-focused workshops to foster collaboration and creative growth.
Ladies, Wine & Design is a global nonprofit initiative championing women and non-binary creatives in the design industry. Founded by Jessica Walsh, it offers free mentorships, talks, and creative meetups in over 280 cities worldwide. The goal: foster community, elevate underrepresented voices, and promote leadership in the creative field.
CreativeMornings is a global breakfast lecture series for the creative community, with free monthly events in over 200 cities. Each gathering features a short talk, coffee, and the chance to connect with like-minded people. Every event centers around a global theme, inspiring fresh ideas and conversation.
Groundfloor is a member-only coworking and social club based in Echo Park, offering design-forward workspaces, wellness classes, cozy lounges, outdoor patios, meeting rooms, and a vibrant community atmosphere. Members enjoy 24/7 access, unlimited coffee, regular events, and amenities designed for both focus and connection.
Procolo is a boutique, locally-owned creative coworking collective in Culver City offering six uniquely designed shared suites in a light-filled landmark building. Since 2010, it has provided turnkey, flexible space for startups and creative teams in an intimate, refined, and un‑corporate environment.
The Preserve is a lush creative campus in Hollywood with workspaces surrounded by gardens and natural light. It offers modern amenities, meeting rooms, and a calm environment where teams and individuals can focus and connect.
Set inside the iconic CBS Studios in Hollywood, NeueHouse is a stylish hub for filmmakers, designers, and entrepreneurs. Members enjoy beautifully designed workspaces, private studios, screening rooms, and a steady flow of cultural events, making it one of L.A.’s most inspiring creative communities.
Adobe MAX is the ultimate creativity conference for graphic designers, illustrators, and digital creators. Expect keynote speeches from industry titans, hands-on workshops, and sneak peeks into Adobe’s upcoming tools and features. This event is also a fantastic opportunity to network with peers and explore the latest design trends.
When I joined Creative Lunch Club, I didn’t expect to connect with people who live in the same neighbourhood as me. It’s pretty cool to build a community of creatives in your vicinity, especially because it’s easier to nurture those connections when you live in a big city. I love it.
Thanks for running such a great community! I'm so glad I took a chance and tried this for the first time, and I can't wait for the next month to roll around. Excited to see this network grow!
I stumbled upon Creative Lunch Club and had my first lunch and loved it. If you are a creative looking to be less lonely in this sprawling city and have interesting conversations in Los Angeles, I recommend it.
My first lunch was with Lea & Caroline, NYC designers like me and it was great to meet them outside of work in a casual setting. Creative Lunch Club does the hard part of linking me up with others when otherwise, I’d be so focused on work that I wouldn’t have the energy to find like-minded people. And you make new friends.
