Art + Ale Main Gallery Exhibition | Ventura

Dama Gallery is seeking fine artists, photographers, and sculptors for inclusion in the Main Gallery Exhibition, the centerpiece of Art + Ale's weekend art fair. The exhibition takes place December 6, 2025, at Pacific + Main, a historic 10,000 sq. ft. creative event building in Midtown Ventura, and will be displayed in a 3,000 sq. ft. contemporary art space through February 10, 2026.

Art + Ale attracts art collectors and cultural enthusiasts from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. Selected artists will exhibit in a professionally curated gallery setting with no additional display fees. Dama Gallery will retain a 50% commission on sales, with remittance to artists occurring 5-7 business days post-exhibition and/or upon buyer payment finalization. Approximately 20-25 artists will be selected for the gallery show. Each featured artist should prepare 5-10 artworks ready for the event. Accepted artwork includes painting, printmaking, sculpture, glass, fiber, functional, digital, photography, installation, mixed media, and new genres.

Entry fee is $25.00 with an additional $5.00 media fee. Submit 3-20 high-resolution images of original, unsold work that you own the sole copyright to, along with artist bio and artist statement. All 2D artwork must be ready to hang with professional-quality frames, mats, and wiring. Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping and insurance. No packing peanuts are permitted. Application deadline is October 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. MDT. Contact [email protected] with inquiries.