JUST OPENED! MADE IN THE USA: BREATH OF FREEDOM
Call for Art!
MADE IN THE USA: BREATH OF FREEDOM
Exhibition Dates: July 15 to July 31, 2026
Juror: James Panozzo, Launch LA
The Artists Gallery (TAG) invites residents of the United States, 18 years or older, to submit artwork for exhibition at MADE IN THE USA: BREATH OF FREEDOM This call for art is open to interpretation, with various styles and mediums accepted.
Artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, digital art, 3D / Installation, and video art. No AI.
Link for Submissions: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17420
JUROR James Panozzo, Launch LA
James Panozzo was raised in Cleveland Ohio and attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He considers Los Angeles his home, having lived here since 1992. Some of his most formative experiences came from living abroad in Eastern Europe and in New York City in the late 90’s and early 2000’s. James is married to L.A .gallerist Merry Karnowsy and together they raise a teen-age daughter and adult son.
James co-founded TARFEST, the free, all ages, multidisciplinary festival held annually in the Miracle Mile District since 2002. He has headed fundraising efforts, overseen production, and collaborated with a variety of curators and partners to present a variety of programming and creative experiences. James served as the Director of Lawrence Asher Gallery on Wilshire Blvd from 2004 – 2010, managing day-to-day operations while curating and exhibiting emerging and mid-career artists.
James created the non-profit, social enterprise LAUNCH LA in 2010 to oversee the production of TARFEST annually. LAUNCH also presents monthly exhibitions at its gallery space located at 170 S. La Brea Avenue as well as other collaborative exhibitions and happenings with like-minded organizations and individuals throughout Los Angeles.