A Place at the Table - Place Setting Installation

Overview

Create a unique place setting that celebrates your place at the table in the creative community and the world beyond. Inspired by Judy Chicago's Dinner Party, this collaborative installation is the keystone project of SCWCA's 50th Anniversary celebration. Each participating artist (who may collaborate with another SCWCA member) will design and construct a single place setting contributing to a collective table that reflects diverse perspectives on inclusion, identity, memory, and belonging. The place setting may be literal, conceptual, narrative, or abstract, incorporating traditional elements or departing entirely from convention.

Key dates

• Submission deadline: Monday, July 13, 2026, 11:59 PST
• Art drop-off: Sunday, August 2, 12–2 PM only
• Exhibition: August 5–28, 2026
• Opening reception: Saturday, August 8, 5–8 PM
• Artist talk: Saturday, August 15, 2–4 PM
• Pick-up artwork: Saturday, August 29, 1–6 PM

Eligibility

Open to SCWCA members. To join visit: https://www.scwca.org/

Media & size requirements

Place settings: 12" × 18" space (no exceptions) with maximum height of 8 inches. Centerpieces (alternative): 6" wide × 12" long × 12" high maximum. Work must fit entirely within the assigned footprint and be designed as a place setting to be installed on a shared table. Submit one original place setting per artist as a photograph (jpg) to Café—a sketch, concept idea, supplies, partially completed work, or completed work. All materials are welcome.

Fees & sales

Entry fee is $50 in celebration of our 50th Anniversary, paid through Café via credit card (non-refundable). All work must be for sale for at least $250. Artists receive 65% of sales; TAG Gallery retains 35%. Prices cannot be changed after submission. No insurance is provided; artists are advised to insure their artwork.

Submission details

Artist can submit your own work or collaborate with another SCWCA member. Do not submit work that violates copyright laws. Once artwork is submitted, it may not be substituted or withdrawn. All artwork must remain at TAG Gallery until the end of the exhibit. Upload a photograph to Café of your supplies, partially completed work, completed work, or sketched concept/idea—this is required by Café and will not impact your participation.

Location

TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California. Hours: Wednesday–Sunday, 1–7 PM.

Contact

• Email: socalwomenscaucus@gmail.com
• Website: https://www.scwca.org/