Open Call 2025 | Greater Los Angeles

Dama Gallery, LLC is a contemporary art gallery located in Ventura, California, dedicated to mid-career and established artists. The gallery considers submissions from non-represented artists and focuses on pushing the boundaries of artistic expression across various media and genres.

Submissions must include 5-20 images of original, unsold artwork. Entry fee is $35 for 5 images, with an additional $5 per image up to a maximum of 20 images. All artwork must be original with the artist retaining sole copyright. For 2D artwork, pieces must be ready to hang with professional-quality frames, mats, and wiring. Accepted media includes painting, printmaking, sculpture, glass, fiber, functional, digital, photography, installation, mixed media, and new genres. Artists are responsible for round-trip shipping and insurance. Submissions are reviewed weekly with selections made throughout the month. Exhibition lengths vary from 1 to 3 months depending on the artist's medium and work sizes. Selected artists are invited to attend receptions and may be invited for recorded interviews 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. The gallery retains a 50% commission on sales. Artworks are listed on Artsy, the gallery's online sales platform. Sales remittance occurs 5-7 business days post-exhibition or upon buyer payment finalization, whichever comes first. For inquiries, contact [email protected] with your CaFE account name and submission date.