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The Artist Tree delivers immersive experiences and one-of-a-kind destinations for cannabis, community, culture, and, dare we say – getting high.

Our founders have deep roots in the cannabis community and have operated licensed dispensaries for over 13 years. When we created The Artist Tree, we sought to shatter stereotypes surrounding cannabis consumption by creating welcoming, inclusive, and innovative venues that promote local arts culture.

Cannabis has been used as a source of creative inspiration by artists for thousands of years. And we all know that cannabis makes concerts, museums and pretty much everything, more fun! The Artist Tree locations highlight the natural synergy between the arts and cannabis. Our retail stores and lounges showcase revolving exhibits from local artists and a variety of arts programming.

Visit one of our many locations to experience cannabis reimagined. We encourage you to enhance your perception of the arts through cannabis, whether you’re creating your own art, exploring artwork in one of our Artist Tree locations, or enjoying other forms of art beyond our walls. 

The Artist Tree was founded by Lauren Fontein, Avi Kahan, Mitchell Kahan and Aviv Halimi.

With more than 13 years of experience in the California cannabis industry, The Artist Tree team is passionate about changing how people experience cannabis.

Our mission is to provide safe access to legal cannabis, raise awareness of the health benefits of cannabis, showcase artists from the community and break stereotypes surrounding cannabis sales and consumption.