2027 Los Angeles . Gallery Row Open Call

Contact InformationDama GalleryContact Email: [email protected] Phone: ‪(213) 245-1306‬

Requirement OverviewLocation Eligibility Type: InternationalEligible Applicant Types: ArtistSubmission Limit: 1Media RequirementsImages | Min: 3, Max: 20Audio | Min: 0, Max: 0Video | Min: 0, Max: 0Total | Min: 3, Max: 20

Opportunity SummaryNOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS FOR 2027 PROGRAMFor seven years, Dama Gallery has called the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles home, growing alongside Gallery Row and the city’s contemporary art community since 2019. In that time, we have built a devoted following among collectors, residents, artists, and visitors who know Dama Gallery as their neighborhood contemporary art destination. Situated on Main Street alongside Hauser & Wirth, The Broad, and MOCA, and a longtime participant in the First Thursdays Art Walk, the gallery shares in the visibility and momentum of one of the country’s most active arts districts. Through The Gallery Hangover, our IMDb-credited podcast now entering it's fourth season, we share our artists’ stories with a growing audience well beyond the gallery walls. As we enter our eighth year downtown, 2027 marks an exciting new chapter, and we are seeking bold, compelling voices to help shape a season of fresh perspectives and ambitious exhibitions.

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General InformationLOCATION • Located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles, Dama Gallery has been an active part of Gallery Row and the surrounding arts community since 2019. Over the past seven years, the gallery has established itself as a trusted neighborhood presence, serving a growing community of collectors, residents, artists, and visitors who have come to regard Dama Gallery as their local contemporary art destination.Situated on Main Street within one of LAs most active cultural corridors, the gallery operates alongside many of the region's most influential arts institutions, including Hauser & Wirth, The Broad, The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), and dozens of independent galleries that collectively define Downtown Los Angeles as a premier destination for contemporary art.As a longstanding participant in the monthly First Thursdays Art Walk and other community-driven cultural events, Dama Gallery remains deeply connected to the neighborhood while contributing to the ongoing revitalization and creative energy of the Historic Core. Its location provides artists with access to a diverse audience of collectors, curators, industry professionals, and an engaged residential community, while benefiting from the visibility and cultural momentum of one of the country's most dynamic urban arts districts.CONSIDERATION • Submissions are for our 2027 exhibition program, with the first exhibition opening in January. Entries are reviewed on an ongoing basis, with selections made throughout the month. Given the depth of our review process, we encourage artists to submit early to ensure ample time for consideration. Each submission undergoes a careful, meticulous review process, where artists are considered primarily for the quality, clarity, and strength of their work, as well as their overall preparedness for exhibition. Selection is highly intentional and curatorial in nature, with each proposal evaluated independently to ensure alignment with the gallery's standards and the specific context of the space. This considered approach allows the program to maintain a focused curatorial vision while fostering meaningful dialogue between artists, collectors, and the broader contemporary art community.EXHIBITION • The current Los Angeles program features a curated mix of solo and group exhibitions selected based on what best serves the overall strength, balance, and direction of the program. Each selection is made with a focus on curatorial cohesion, ensuring that the work presented contributes meaningfully to the broader gallery vision. The scale and presentation of each exhibition are determined by the individual artist’s medium, conceptual depth, and spatial needs, allowing the work to be shown in its most effective form. Selected artists are invited to participate in openings and may also be considered for The Gallery Hangover Podcast. Entries submitted are being currently considered for the 2027 Los Angeles group exhibition program. PROGRAM • Program dates are subject to change at the gallery's discretion, including adjustments related to scheduling, seasonal considerations, holidays, and operational needs. January 23 - March 20, 2027April 10 - June 5, 2027June 19 - August 21, 2027August 28 - October 9, 2027October 16, 2027 - January 9, 2028CALL FEE • A submission fee of $35 for the first 3 images applies. Additional images may be added at $5 per image, up to a maximum of 20. Fees are allocated to cover the curator’s time, portfolio reviews, submission consultations, exhibition publications, artist stipends, juror honorariums, gallery interns, and other essential aspects of planning, marketing, and executing a large-scale, professionally curated exhibition program. This ensures that both artist and curator efforts are fairly recognized and supported.COMMISSION & REMITTANCE • Dama Gallery adheres to standard industry practice with a 50% commission on sales. Payment is remitted within 5-7 business days the completed sale, accompanied by a detailed statement.NOTIFICATIONS • Artists will receive notifications via the CaFÉ platform or direct email, with final decisions made at the curator's discretion. Submissions are reviewed on a weekly basis, and selections are continuous until the exhibition roster is completed. This is not a single fixed deadline after which all submissions are immediately reviewed and decisions issued; the review process is ongoing, and the deadline may be adjusted as needed while the exhibition roster is being built. This structure is intentional and our selection process is curatorial by design. Work is revi