Edge of Now

"Edge of Now" is a juried exhibition and competition in partnership with The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, held at 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, March 6-28, 2025. The exhibition delves into the dynamic interplay of evolving cultural influences and how individuals and communities respond to these changes. It invites artists to submit works that capture personal, cultural, and global transformations, exploring the rich tapestry of contemporary life where multiple cultures intersect, where personal and collective experiences are shared, and where the celebration of self, community, and place unfolds alongside the challenges we all encounter.

LAUNCH invites all Southern California visual artists to submit work. At least 2 artists will be selected for a 2-person exhibition at LAUNCH Gallery in Los Angeles. Historically, multiple artists from this Open Call have been selected to exhibit at the gallery. Open to Southern California resident artists from the northern boundary of San Louis Obispo/Kern/San Bernardino to Southern counties of San Diego/Imperial and all counties in between. Artists must be age 18 and older. All fine arts visual media will be considered. Artworks shown in prior juried exhibitions at LAUNCH are not eligible.

Entry fee is $28 for a minimum of 3 images; up to 7 additional images may be submitted for $5 per image, for a maximum of 10 images. Total submissions must include a minimum of 3 and maximum of 10 samples (images and/or video). Video submissions are accepted (maximum 5). Detail shots count toward the image total. Artists with self-assessed financial need may request a fee waiver by emailing [email protected]. Entry deadline: February 16, 2025 by 10:59 pm PST. Accepted artists will be notified by 9 PM, February 24, 2025. Deadline for confirming participation and shipping/delivery of work: Midnight, February 27. Deadline to receive shipped work: Monday, March 3, 2025. Hand-deliver work: March 1 or March 3, 2025. Opening reception: Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 6-8 PM. Closing date: Friday, March 28, 2025.

2D work must be no larger than 48" x 48" and must be wired (no sawtooth hangers). 3D work must be no larger than 60"H x 36" x 36" and weigh less than 50 lbs. Artists are responsible for all shipping costs and must include a prepaid return shipping label. Sales are encouraged; LAUNCH will retain a 40% commission on any works sold. Jurors: Sunook Park, professor at CSULB School of Art and independent curator; Shana Nys Dambrot, art critic, curator, and author based in Downtown LA.