Gallery Reception for Glosman, Mickael, McErlane, Sky To Sea & TAG's 2024  New Member Showcase
Apr
6
5:00 PM17:00

Gallery Reception for Glosman, Mickael, McErlane, Sky To Sea & TAG's 2024 New Member Showcase

Celebrate three new solo exhibitions, and two group showcases this month at TAG.

Olga Glosman, Megan Mickael and Roger McErlane light up the galleries with figurative, abstract and highly detailed paintings.

Additional exhibitions include Sky to Sea: Landscapes, a collection showcasing diverse talent & TAG’s New Members Showcase.

Join us for a reception celebrating these exhibitions on Saturday, April 6, 5:00-9:00PM.

We look forward to seeing you at TAG!

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An Afternoon with TAG Artists: Adrienne Hein, Stefan Kietzman, Joo Park-Kwon & Lana Shmulevich
Mar
17
3:00 PM15:00

An Afternoon with TAG Artists: Adrienne Hein, Stefan Kietzman, Joo Park-Kwon & Lana Shmulevich

The community is invited to an artist talk on March 17 at 3:00PM.

This artist led discussion will allow participants to hear about the practices, processes and visions that inspire TAG’s member exhibitions.

Participating artists include Adrienne Hein, Stefan Kietzman, Joo Park-Kwon & Lana Shmulevich.

Meet inspiring emerging artists, be inspired & more!

We look forward to welcoming you to The Artsits Gallery (TAG).


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Lazarus Award for Excellence in Watercolor Gallery Reception
Mar
16
5:00 PM17:00

Lazarus Award for Excellence in Watercolor Gallery Reception

The Artists Gallery (TAG) Presents 2nd Annual Shelley Lazarus Award for Excellence in Watercolor Exhibition

The Shelley Lazarus Award for Excellence in Watercolor Exhibition returns to TAG, The Artists Gallery. This exhibition of 30 watercolor paintings highlights exceptional talent working with the classic medium.

Jurors Shelley Lazarus & Sally Lamb selected 30 unique paintings from over 160 submissions.

The community is invited to celebrate this showcase at our annual awards reception on March 16 from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM. At this event guests can meet participating artists, enjoy light refreshments & chat about art in Los Angeles, and beyond. Cash prizes will also be awarded to the exhibition’s “BEST OF SHOW” artists, selected by Lazarus & Lamb.

On View: March 6 - 29, 2024

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Reception for Barker, Hein, Kietzman, Park-Kwon, Shmulevich
Mar
9
5:00 PM17:00

Reception for Barker, Hein, Kietzman, Park-Kwon, Shmulevich

New visions of contemporary art from Dara Kay Barker, Adrienne Hein, Stefan Kietzman, Joo Park-Kwon and Lana Shmulevich will be unveiled at The Artists Gallery (TAG) beginning March 6 and running through March 29.

On Saturday, March 9, from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, The Artists Gallery invites the community and media to attend the opening reception for these new exhibitions. At this creative gathering artists will discuss their distinct styles. Mix, mingle, be inspired and view new collections from five exceptional artsits. This event is free to attend.

Each solo show presents unique themes and subjects. Exhibition titles range from Soulful Surfaces (Barker), Stranger in a Strange Land (Hein), East Meets West (Park-Kwon), Combined Progression (Kietzman) & Between the Worlds (Shmulevich). The reception is free to attend.

We look forward to seeing you at TAG!

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The Korean Artists Reception - a pop up exhibition at TAG
Mar
1
to Mar 2

The Korean Artists Reception - a pop up exhibition at TAG

Join us to celebrate Korean artists at a special pop up exhibition.

The show is curated by Young Man Kang, notable Korean filmmaker, based in Los Angeles.

This two day event concludes with a special reception on March 2, from 5:00PM- 8:00PM. The exhibition will also be open and on view on Friday, March 1.

We hope you’ll join us for art, refreshments, cultural conversation & creative fellowship.

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An Afternoon with TAG Artists: Katharine Gould, David Stewart-Klein & Angela Su
Feb
25
3:00 PM15:00

An Afternoon with TAG Artists: Katharine Gould, David Stewart-Klein & Angela Su

An Afternoon with TAG Artists:

Katharine Gould, David Stewart Klein & Angela Su

Sunday, February 25

3:00-5:00PM

Join us for artist led walk-throughs of solo exhibitions from Katharine Gould, David Stewart Klein & Angela Su.

Each artist will speak about the process of creating cohesive works, exhibiting and curating their shows.

Guests are invited to ask questions, meet the artists and engage in creative fellowship.

Light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to the community.

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An Evening of Life Drawing, instructed by  David Stewart Klein
Feb
22
7:30 PM19:30

An Evening of Life Drawing, instructed by David Stewart Klein

The Artists Gallery(TAG) Presents An Evening of Life Drawing, instructed by David Stewart Klein (DeKay) with model, Laurel Aire.

Join us in this unique setting, immersed in DeKay's 6th Solo Exhibition, The Form, a visual examination of the human nude body. 

 During this innovative session, draw from life along side professional artists. Light instruction will be provided by DeKay, whose exhibition will provide a backdrop of inspiration exploring the sensitivity, beauty, sensuality, fragility, aggression, and trauma the human body holds.

This event is FREE for TAG Members and $18 for the community to attend.

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 ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME.

Bring your own supplies.

Three 2 minute warm up sketches.

Three 15 minute poses -

One 45 minute pose -

Light instruction provided.

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Opening Reception: Katharine Gould, David Stewart Klein & Angela Su
Feb
10
5:00 PM17:00

Opening Reception: Katharine Gould, David Stewart Klein & Angela Su

The Artists Gallery (TAG) invites the community to celebrate new collections from artists Katharine Gould, David Stewart Klein, and Angela Su.

The opening reception is scheduled for Saturday, February 10, 5:00 PM-9:00 PM, and is free and open to the community.

Katharine Gould's large-format and transparent pastels, David Stewart Klein's nudes and portrait paintings, and Angela Su's abstract expressionist paintings will be on view throughout the month. The reception gives the community the chance to meet each artist, see their collections and engage in creative fellowship.

We hope you'll join us to connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Don't miss this incredible gathering of creative brilliance.

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Love Potion #9,  Paint and Sip Benefit
Feb
2
5:00 PM17:00

Love Potion #9, Paint and Sip Benefit

Don’t miss a unique evening!

artHYPE Foundation’s Love Potion No. 9 Paint & Sip Benefit at TAG!

Get your tickets to the first artHYPE Benefit for underrepresented artists and youth art programs!

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

The fun starts when you check in!

At 5pm, Birdbrain Duo returns for its second performance at TAG, featuring their inspiring rendition of Love Potion No. 9! Enjoy lemon drops by Victoria + non-alcoholic drinks, pizza, and nosh!

A casual paint-and-sip at TAG Gallery!

6:15 pm, after a brief pre-recorded demo, Wren Sarrow, Emily Wallerstein, and oil painting volunteers will help ticket holders create a custom-designed oil painting (3 pre-printed designs on canvas to choose from or go freestyle with a blank canvas). Two custom designs are based on Charles Demuth’s I Saw The Number 5 In Gold (The Met), an interpretation of Love Potion No. 9 by Wren Sarrow (inspired by Birdbrain’s style), or choose a surprise Valentine design including charming cartoon characters. Bring nothing but your paint-friendly clothes and shoes!

The pre-printed canvas designs are simplified to complete in 2 hours, and painters can pick up their completed oil painting from TAG’s Studio 03 in a week or have it shipped for $25.

artHYPE Foundation’s First Silent Auction

The artHYPE Silent Auction features many small paintings by well-known L.A. artists, including Sarah Svetlana, Jaime Coffey and more! Bid on a lithograph page by Picasso, NFL Sofi Tickets and artist’s Tote, Laila Alamiri Photography, Lori Lea Headshots, Sarrow Studio custom oil portraits, entertainment merch, artbooks, and more! The Auction launches a few days before the Paint & Sip event and ends Friday, Feb 2 at the Paint & Sip event at 9:30 pm PST. Artworks by Genesis Be and Walt Wali Neil will be featured and available for a fixed price in TAG’s new Lazarus Gallery on the 2nd floor of TAG.

Want to be a part of producing this unique art-centered event?

Businesses and art-loving supporters can be artHYPE Sponsors, Auction donation sponsors, oil painting, and hosting volunteers. Please get in touch with wren@arthype.net ASAP. artHYPE is hosting a volunteer orientation at TAG Gallery on Friday, January 26; RSVP with Wren.

Thank you to artHYPE Foundation Board Member Portia Park, Rodeo Realty, for this event idea and Photography sponsorship. And many thanks to Justin Boone, Untitled Future Podcast, an artHYPE Green Sponsor.

artHYPE Foundation Benefit, Love Potion No. 9 Paint & Sip, Feb 2, 2024, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Estimated Schedule of Events: 4:45 - 5:30 PM Check-In; 5:00 PM Music, drinks, pizza, browse galleries and silent auction; 6:00 PM Get your Sipping Drink! 6:15 PM Painting Demo; 6:30 PM Oil Painting! 7:30 PM 10 minute break, then more painting! 8:00 - 8:30 PM Paintings begin to dry in Studio 03. 8:45 PM Dessert 9:15 PM Auction Closes! 10:00 PM closing.

TAG Gallery 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

artHYPE + TAG Gallery + Fri, Feb 2

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Curatorial Walk-throughs: L.A. Open & Small Things
Jan
27
3:00 PM15:00

Curatorial Walk-throughs: L.A. Open & Small Things

Please join us on Saturday, January 27 at 3PM for a curatorial walk-through of our current exhibitions. Meet exhibition curators, mingle with artists and learn about diverse creative processes.

The event begins at 3PM and is free and open to the community.

The afternoon will begin with esteemed artist, educator and curator Kristine Schomaker guiding us through TAG’s annual L.A. Open exhibition. Guests will learn about Schomaker’s process in selecting artworks, vision, challenges and inspiration. Additionally, the exhibition’s “Best of Show” artists will be invited to speak about their works. L.A. Open features diverse artworks from 60 Los Angeles artists. Schomaker selected the artworks from over 600 submissions. This discussion will begin at 3PM.

Following, fine art photographer Eric Renard will guide guests through Small Things, a juried exhibition on view in TAG’s Sky Gallery. This showcase, juried by Renard & Kenneth Rooney, is a collaboration with the California Art League. Selected artworks highlight the small, precise details that are often overlooked. Ornate brushstrokes, shadow, highlight, texture, color and composition are emphasized elements throughout the exhibition. Selected artists will also speak about their involvement and artistic journeys.

The afternoon is organized by senior gallerists Laila Alamiri & Mark Bade. Alamiri was the installation coordinator for the exhibition, and will moderate the discussion. Bade will film the event for TAG’s documentation archives.

We look forward to seeing you at The Artists Gallery!




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L.A. OPEN AWARDS RECEPTION
Jan
13
5:00 PM17:00

L.A. OPEN AWARDS RECEPTION

Saturday, January 13 Awards Reception for the 2024 Los Angeles Open, TAG Gallery - 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

The sold out L.A. Open reception is an exciting evening at TAG Gallery as we celebrate the outstanding talent of the 2024 Los Angeles Open. This in person event promises to be a night filled with art, creativity, and recognition and the Awards Presentation will be live broadcast @taggallery Instagram.

Don't miss the opportunity to see this exhibition of multi-media artwork from the best local artists. Mark your calendars and come to TAG Wed through Sun 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm before or on February 2, 2024.

TAG Gallery and L.A. Open celebrate art and creativity in Los Angeles County

JUROR: Kristine Schomaker - Curator, art business coach, mentor, publisher of Art and Cake Art Magazine and multidisciplinary artist.

Kristine Schomaker (she/her) is an art historian, curator, publisher, art business coach, mentor and multidisciplinary artist living and working in L.A. She earned her BA in Art History and MA in Studio Art from California State University at Northridge. In 2014 Kristine Schomaker founded Shoebox Arts aimed at helping artists gain a presence in the art world. Kristine publishes Art and Cake a contemporary L.A. Art magazine reviewing shows, interviewing art influencers, and covering art world events. She has taught art history at Antelope Valley College and Pasadena City College, formed an artist collective in Los Angeles and has organized and curated numerous art exhibitions throughout Southern California.

We are proud to present the L.A. Open 2024 invited Artists:

Cyrani Ackerman, Shula Singer Arbel, Marianna Baker, Michele Benzamin-Miki, Jennifer Berkowitz, Anton Bondarev, Bob Boyle, Martin Bustamante, Yixuan Cai, Samantha Catron, Molly Champlin, Michael Chesler, Marina Claire, David Clark, Fumie Coello, Cybèle, Bibi Davidson, Milan DelVecchio, Rajan Dosaj,Kevin Eaton, Patricia Fortlage, Zo Frampton, Bailey Franklin, James Frost, Olga Glosman, Barrie Goshko, Gary Hearne, Adrienne Hein, Chrissy Hsieh, Yoyo Hu, Linson Huang, Michael James, Tae Im Kang, Jodi Kassowitz, Jan Kessel, Leah Knecht, Maria Cristina Lattes, Gina M, Monica R Marks, Katie Middleton, Janet Milhomme, Tyler Nieves, Douglas Nowling, Jennie E. Park, Joe Pinkelman, Steven Rahbany, Eric Renard, Karen Safer, Davin Sanchez, Elsie Sims, Kerrie Smith, Marta Solaz, Elizabeth Colert Souza, Kymm Swank, Bad Talents, Terry Taylor, Sally Thornton, Liberty Worth, Marina Claire, Marina Yermakova Timm

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Members Holiday Party
Dec
16
5:00 PM17:00

Members Holiday Party

Holiday Member Party 

You're invited! 

Saturday, December 16
5-9 pm 

Tis' the season!

Celebrate TAG members at our annual holiday event!

The evening will feature music from Hollis Door, Birdbrain, curated cocktails, great food, and more! 

This event is FREE for TAG members to attend
 $30 for the community

POURCHASE TICKETS HERE:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tag-gallery-members-annual-holiday-party-tickets-772392084517

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TAG celebrates 30 years with Founders Roundtable, Saturday December 16th
Dec
16
2:00 PM14:00

TAG celebrates 30 years with Founders Roundtable, Saturday December 16th

In celebration of our 30th year as a not-for-profit art collective, we are hosting a Founders Roundtable event, featuring co-founder Sally Lamb, first Member Shelley Lazarus, and Member Joan Horstfall Young. This discussion will highlight TAG’s founding members, their initial vision for the gallery and insight on the collective’s future. This is a ticketed event and will take place on Saturday, December 16th beginning at 2PM.

The Shelley Lazarus Award for Excellence in Watercolor, established in early 2023 in honor of Shelley Lazarus as long standing TAG artist and teacher

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Book Release & Signing with Dr. Bianca Turner, Sunday Nov 19, 3 - 6 PM
Nov
19
3:00 PM15:00

Book Release & Signing with Dr. Bianca Turner, Sunday Nov 19, 3 - 6 PM

Join us on Sunday, November 19, 3:00 to 6:00 PM for a special book signing. Celebrate the release of Dr. Bianca Turner’s book, The Business of Art.

Meet the author, purchase your copy and get your book signed. We look forward to see you!

This book is not just a guide; it's a testament to the infinite possibilities of art and its transformative impact on individuals and the world.

Explore the fusion of art and business in "The Business of Art" by Dr. Bianca A. Turner. Follow her journey from artist to successful entrepreneur and consultant, as she shares practical insights on navigating the international art market.

Discover the secrets behind Dr. Turner's success, emphasizing the crucial blend of business acumen and creative skills. Originally in English, the book's impact led to a Romanian translation for a specialized discipline at the University of West Timisoara.

Learn from real-life experiences, practical advice, and the transformative impact of Dr. Turner's approach on postgraduate students. Volume II is in the works, targeting galleries' owners and art curators. Dr. Turner envisions turning the book into an application, providing up-to-date strategies for thriving in the evolving art landscape.

AGENDA

3- 3:30 PM guests arriving; books available for purchase at $25.75 plus tax.

3:30 - 4:10 PM introductory speech with the following guests: 

Mr. Bob Chew - The director of The Artists' Gallery

Miss Anita Bhatia - Executive Director of the Ramesh and Kalpana Bhatia Family Foundation, The main sponsor of the book

The author's speech - Dr. Bianca Turner 

4:10 - 4:30 PM Q and A

4:30 - 5:30 PM Book signing

5:30 - 6:00 PM Guests mingling 

Guests are welcome to stay until the gallery closes at 7:00pm

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Three Solo Exhibitions, Gallery Reception
Nov
11
5:00 PM17:00

Three Solo Exhibitions, Gallery Reception

There Solo Exhibitions by painters Eric Sanders, Lynette K. Henderson, and Shalla Javid

Join us for an exciting in-person event at TAG Gallery! Get ready to immerse yourself in the captivating world of art as three talented painters showcase their solo exhibitions. Eric Sanders, Lynette K. Henderson, and Shalla Javid will each present their unique artistic styles, offering a diverse range of visual experiences.

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Nov
8
6:00 PM18:00

Professional Development Workshop

The Business of Being an Artist in 2023

Free Zoom Workshop
Wednesday November 8th at 6pm PST

Hosted by Kristine Schomaker

The workshop is led by Kristine Schomaker, a multidisciplinary artist and art historian. She is the founder of Shoebox Arts and publisher of Art and Cake, a contemporary art magazine focused on Los Angeles Art. Through Shoebox Arts, Kristine has been helping visual artists create a presence in the art world with social media strategies, networking, curator engagement and more. An artist herself, she understands how much the route to success as an artist has changed in the 21st century.

Kristine believes in building community and supporting artists in this continually evolving business. She works with emerging artists leading them to succeed in their practice. With considerable expertise in networking online and off, Kristine can offer workshop participants the tools, tricks and tips for hands-on control of their careers.

The two hour workshop covers:
• Artist as entrepreneur
• Rejection
• Putting yourself out there
• Marketing
• Social media
• Networking
• Support Groups
• Mentors
• Gallery Representation
• Alternatives to Gallery Representation
and more...

To sign up:
https://forms.gle/BwyaFMBiDHbvgisT7

We will send an email out a day before with the zoom information. The workshop will last aproximately 2 hours.

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Call For Art, L.A. OPEN 2024
Nov
3
to Nov 22

Call For Art, L.A. OPEN 2024

TAG is proud to announce the L.A. OPEN for 2024:

For More Details

and to Apply on Cafe: https://bit.ly/LAOpen2024

Entry Deadline: NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $30.00

Work Total Samples | Min. 1, Max. 6

Eligibility: Los Angeles County, California, 18+

Event Dates: 1/10/24 - 2/2/24


TAG Gallery and L.A. Open celebrate art and creativity in Los Angeles County

JUROR: Kristine Schomaker - Curator, art business coach, mentor, publisher of Art and Cake Art Magazine and multidisciplinary

artist.

Kristine Schomaker (she/her) is an art historian, curator, publisher, art business coach, mentor and multidisciplinary artist living and

working in L.A. She earned her BA in Art History and MA in Studio Art from California State University at Northridge. In 2014

Kristine Schomaker founded Shoebox Arts aimed at helping artists gain a presence in the art world. Kristine publishes Art and Cake

a contemporary L.A. Art magazine reviewing shows, interviewing art influencers, and covering art world events. She has taught art

history at Antelope Valley College and Pasadena City College, formed an artist collective in Los Angeles and has organized and

curated numerous art exhibitions throughout Southern California.

ELIGIBILITY:

L.A. OPEN call for art is open to artists 18 years and older residing in L.A. County.

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First Thursday Artwalk at San Pedro's Studio 347
Nov
2
5:00 PM17:00

First Thursday Artwalk at San Pedro's Studio 347

San Pedro’s Studio 347 Partners with The Artists Gallery to Showcase Diverse Creative Talent 

 



Celebrate TAG artists Shirley Asano Guldimann, Seta Injeyan & Mel Smothers during San Pedro’s first Thursday Artwalk on Nov. 2, from 5 PM to 8PM.

This event is free and open to the community!

Studio 347 
347 West 7th St. 
San Pedro, CA

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TAG Presents: Rethinking Imperfection, 5 Solo Fine Art Exhibitions
Oct
14
5:00 PM17:00

TAG Presents: Rethinking Imperfection, 5 Solo Fine Art Exhibitions

TAG Presents: Rethinking Imperfection, 5 Solo Fine Art Exhibitions, and Masked Person Group Show

Exhibition begins October 11th, 2023, Gallery Reception is Saturday, October 14th, beginning at 5pm

Join us at TAG Gallery for an exciting in-person event that celebrates the beauty of imperfection through the lens of fine art. These unique exhibitions showcase the works of five talented solo artists, each offering their own interpretation of imperfection. Meet prolific printmaker Karen Fiorito, South African sculptor and figurative artist Emil Rutenberg, the bold L.A-based Italian painter Lilliana d'Ambrosio, Botanical and natural photographer Rhonda Burton, and a colorful comprehensive painting exhibition by Gina Leon-Gutierrez. Additionally, our Masked Person Group Show explores the concept of anonymity and its impact on art. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in thought-provoking and visually stunning artworks. Come and discover a new perspective on imperfection!

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Gallery Reception for Six Galleries
Sep
23
5:00 PM17:00

Gallery Reception for Six Galleries

Three Solo Shows, Two Pop-Up Exhibitions, and BOTANICA Group Show Reception at TAG Gallery

Come join us for an exciting evening at TAG Gallery's September Show Reception! This in-person event showcases the incredible talents of five talented artists. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration. TAG Gallery is the place to be, so mark your calendar and be prepared to be amazed. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience the power of art up close and personal. See you there!

New visions of contemporary art from Katy Bishop, David Stewart Klein, Ernie Marjoram, Adele Mills, & Gary Polonsky take center stage at The Artists Gallery (TAG) beginning September 13 and running through October 4, 2023.

An artist’s reception honoring these new exhibitions will take place on Saturday, September 23, from 5 to 9PM. The community and media are invited to attend. At this creative gathering, featured artists will discuss the distinct styles and processes that shape their work. Exhibition titles range from New Work (Bishop), As The People Pass By (Klein) Summer Games (Marjoram), Not A Still Life (Mills) and Trees2 (Polonsky).



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