2018 California Open Juried Exhibition

The 13th Annual 2018 California Open is a national juried exhibition celebrating contemporary and modern art. Artists 18 years and older may submit Computer Art, Drawing, Mixed Media, Painting, Printmaking, Photography, Sculpture, and Video works. Accepted work will be exhibited at TAG Gallery from August 8–25, 2018. All work will be for sale. TAG Gallery is located near LACMA and the Craft and Folk Arts Museum on Los Angeles' Miracle Mile and features emerging and mid-career artists in 5,400 sq. ft. of gallery space.

Eligibility is open to all artists 18 years and older. Entries are limited to a maximum of six works completed since 2013 and not previously shown at TAG Gallery. TAG member artists are not eligible. All work must be original and available for sale. Hanging works are limited to 60" height and 40" width including frame and may not exceed 30 lbs. Sculptures are limited to 48" height x 20" depth and may not exceed 40 lbs. Video works may not exceed 10 minutes in length. Entries must include 3–6 work samples (images and/or video). Entry fee is $50 for the first three entries; additional entries are $10 each.

Awards include First Place $1,000, Second Place $500, Third Place $250, Valerie Mendez Memorial Award, and three Honorable Mentions. The juror is Kim Abeles. Results will be emailed after July 14, 2018. TAG Gallery retains a 50% commission on sales during the exhibition and 30 days after. Artists are responsible for shipping costs and insurance. A $50 handling charge applies for shipped work. Contact: [email protected] or 310.829.9556.