TAG's L.A. Open celebrates art and creativity in Los Angeles County
The Artists Gallery (TAG) Presents L.A. Open 2027
Exhibition DATES: Wednesday, January 6 through Friday, January 22, 2027
Awards Reception: Saturday, January 9, 2027, 5 - 8 pm
TAG's LA Open 2027 celebrates the visual art of emerging and established artists of Los Angeles County. We invite you to submit your creations to LA Open 2027.
This call is open to broad interpretation with a variety of mediums accepted. Artists may submit: Painting, Drawing, Photography, Printmaking, Mixed Media, Sculpture, Digital, and Video art. No AI accepted.
THREE CASH AWARDS and up to EIGHT AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
1st Place: $600 2nd Place: $400 Third Place: $250
JUROR: Andi Campognone
Andi Campognone has over 30 years experience as an arts and culture leader in the western region of the United States. Campognone focuses on promoting arts and culture through museum quality projects that include the production of books, films, community engagement, and traveling exhibitions. Campognone directs the Kipaipai Professional Development Workshops encouraging artists in building strong strategies for their creative practices. She built, programmed, and opened the Museum of Art and History (MOAH) in Lancaster, California and served as Manager of Arts and Museums for over a decade. She also has served as Cultural Arts Commissioner for the City of Pomona, and wrote and adopted Pomona’s Cultural Arts Master Plan and Art in Public Places Policy. She currently also serves as a Director on the Tehachapi Arts Commission, serves on Fresno Museum of Art’s Council of 100, contracted consulting mentor for the Bakersfield Museum of Art, is a grant panelist for Los Angeles County Arts Commission and California Community Foundation and an active ArTTable member since 2007
ELIGIBILITY:
L.A. OPEN 2027 call for art is open to artists 18 years and older residing in Los Angeles County.
IMPORTANT DATES:
Exhibit Entries Open Tuesday, October 6, 2027
Deadline for Entries, Wednesday December 2, 2027, 10:59 pm PST
Notice of Acceptance Wednesday, December 9, 2027
Delivery: In-Person Drop-Off Dates Saturday-Sunday, January 2 - 3, 2027, 1 - 7 pm
Delivery / Installation of Large-scale Sculpture and Video equipment Large-scale sculpture and video equipment are required to be delivered between Saturday and Sunday, January 2 - 3, 2027 and curated and installed by Sunday, January 3, 2027 between 1 - 7 pm.
Shipped Artwork Deadline - Art Must be Received by Saturday, January 2, 2027, 6 pm PST. NO EXCEPTIONS
Exhibit Opens Wednesday, January 6, 2027, 1 pm
Reception & Awards Ceremony Saturday, January 9, 2027, 5 - 8 pm
Exhibit Closes Friday, January 22, 2027, 7 pm
Artwork Pick-Up Date Saturday, January 23, 2027, 1 - 7 pm
Shipped Artwork Return Range: February 10 - 16, 2027
SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT:
To be eligible for submission, your artwork must meet the following criteria:
All entries must be original works created solely by the artist. The artwork must be available for sale. Art created in a classroom or under the direct supervision of an instructor is not eligible. Submissions must not violate any copyright laws. Once submitted, artwork cannot be withdrawn, substituted, or altered. This includes changing the size of printed works between submission and delivery. Do not submit work that is already scheduled for another exhibition between January 2 and February 24, 2027. All selected artworks must remain on display at TAG Gallery for the entirety of the exhibition, until 7 pm on Friday, January 22, 2027. Proper preparation is required to ensure your art can be displayed safely. All hanging artwork must be fitted with a sturdy wire suitable for a single hook. The hardware must support the piece's size and weight. Ensure your artwork hangs flush with the wall. For heavier pieces, please use D-Rings or a French Cleat system. If your work requires a complex installation, you must provide clear instructions and photographs to guide the process. The gallery reserves the right to refuse any artwork that is improperly prepared for installation (e.g., too fragile, too heavy, or lacking appropriate hardware) to prevent risk of damage.
SUBMIT HERE: https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/18303/CAFE
ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION & REQUIREMENTS
Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) individual visual artwork images per artist, submitted as JPGs. Maximum size is 70 inches high and 40 inches wide framed. Maximum weight for sculpture is 25 lbs. If the accepted sculpture weighs 25 lbs the artist must be present for installation. The digital image(s) you upload must faithfully represent the artwork, size, and medium you submit. The artwork has not been previously exhibited at TAG Gallery. See CaFÉ guidelines for Video Uploads: https:// www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/uploading-media
FORMAT FOR DIGITAL IMAGE UPLOADS (JPGS)
All entries must be submitted as a high resolution (at least 1MB) digital JPEG. Images should be cropped to remove background and/or frame. Image quality is critical. Poor photography and presentation may affect acceptance by the juror. The digital image (JPG) must faithfully represent the submitted artwork, size and medium.
ENTRIES & FEES
One entry is $40.00. Artist may add up to 5 additional entries at $5.00 each.
Payment is made through CaFÉ via credit card. Fees are non-refundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit.
SALES
All artwork MUST be for sale. All sales will be handled by TAG Gallery. Artist will be notified when a sale is made. TAG Gallery will receive 40% commission for artwork in this exhibition, after acceptance and for 30-days after the exhibition ends, and the artwork is picked up. If you are interested in TAG membership, visit https://www.taggallery.net
SHIPPING
Invited artists will receive an email with shipping and delivery information. Artists who ship artwork(s) must provide prepaid RETURN shipping labels along with their shipped artwork(s). TAG is not responsible for storing or shipping artwork that is shipped without a return label. Shipped Artwork Must be Received by Saturday, January 2, 2027, 6 pm PST.
RECEPTION
The in-person reception and Awards Ceremony for L.A. Open 2027 will be Saturday, January 9, 2027, 5 - 8 pm at TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Street parking is available, ride sharing is recommended.
PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT
Promotional images and email marketing is provided by TAG Gallery, and we strongly encourage cross-promotion on social media.
EXHIBITION LOCATION
TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
ABOUT THE GALLERY
TAG, The Artists Gallery is a fine art gallery located on Museum Row in Los Angeles California. The Gallery represents award-winning contemporary Southern California local artists, exhibitions, and events every month.
Founded in 1993, The Artists Gallery is an artist-founded and operated not-for-profit arts cooperative that provides mutual benefit and creative freedom to its members, encouraging the exploration of new media, collaboration, and artistic focus among the members in hopes of enriching individual artists, our community, and the art world at large.