Greater Los Angeles | Open Call

Dama Gallery, located in Ventura, California, is a contemporary art gallery dedicated to pushing the boundaries of artistic expression. Originally opening in 2011, the gallery focuses on mid-career and established artists while also considering non-represented artists for exhibition opportunities. The gallery engages both primary and secondary markets and maintains representation of an internationally diverse group of creative visionaries.

Exhibition lengths vary from 1 to 3 months, with the number of pieces depending on the artist's medium and sizes of selected work. Featured artists are invited and encouraged to personally attend receptions. A selected few may be invited for recorded artist interviews and/or panel discussions. Artists selected for exhibition will be considered for representation by Dama Gallery, which includes priority consideration for future exhibitions, professional consultation, portfolio assistance, and marketing support. Entries are reviewed weekly with selections made independently by location and curator. Submissions must include at least 3 images (maximum 20), biography, and artist statement. All artwork must be original and unsold, with the artist owning sole copyright. Frames, mats, and wiring must be professional quality and in good condition. 2D artwork selected for exhibition must be ready to hang. Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping and insurance. Accepted artwork includes painting, printmaking, sculpture, glass, fiber, functional, digital, photography, installation, mixed media, and new genres.

Entry fee is $35 for 3 images, with additional images at $5 each (maximum 20 images total). Dama Gallery retains a 50% commission on sales. Artworks are listed on Artsy, the gallery's online sales platform partner. Sales remittance to the artist occurs 5-7 business days post-exhibition and/or upon buyer payment finalization, with a detailed remittance statement provided with payment. For inquiries, contact [email protected] with your CaFE account name and submission date.