OPEN CALL

CALL FOR ENTRY -  "HOLD DEAR", PHOTO-BASED ART EXHIBIT AT LOS ANGELES MAKERY, SUBTERRA GALLERY

Call for Entry: What You Hold Dear

Greetings Everyone,

This exhibition invites artists to explore and interpret the theme of what they hold dear—whether it’s an object, a place, loved ones, a memory, a cherished artwork, or a personal concept. In light of the recent LA Fire, which has impacted many in profound ways, this exhibition encourages reflection on what truly matters to you.

We welcome a diverse range of image-based artwork, including all genres of photography, video, and visual arts.

EXHIBITION DETAILS

📍 Venue: SubTerra Gallery at The Los Angeles Makery
📍 Location: 260 S. Los Angeles Street, Little Tokyo, California

Throughout the exhibition, artists will have the opportunity to participate in talks, discussions, and community events, fostering meaningful connections within Los Angeles’ dynamic art scene and beyond.

We look forward to your creative interpretations. 

Submission Guidelines:

  • Open to all artists living or working in Los Angeles or the United States.

  • Artwork must be physically deliverable to the gallery.

  • Submissions must be the artist’s original work and free of copyright issues.

  • All artwork must be ready to hang and/or professionally framed.

This exhibition is curated by Richard S. Chow, photographer, resident artist at The Los Angeles Makery, and curator for 3C Gallery

We look forward to seeing your work and discovering what you hold dear.

Important Dates

Open call starts         - Jan 28, 2025

Submission closes   - Feb 23 

Artwork delivery   - March 1 and 2

Exhibit preview       - March 7 (DTLA Art Night)

Exhibit reception    - March 9 

Artist Talks              - TBD

Exhibit close            - March 30

De-install / pick up - March 30, 31 

Submission Details

  • Entries must be submitted online via Google Forms

  • Entry Fee: $25 for up to 3 images non-refundable. To submit more than 3 images, please submit a separate entry.

  • Payment: Can be made through the Gallery website

File Requirements:

  • Size: 1500 pixels on the longest edge

  • Resolution: 72 dpi

  • Format: JPG, JPEG

  • File Size: Must be under 1MB per image

Artwork Delivery & Sales

  • Selected artists will receive detailed instructions for drop-off.

  • In general, accepted artwork can be delivered in person at The Makery during business hours. All artwork must be delivered on-site—no shipping.

  • Sales & Commission:

    • 50% of the sale price goes to the artist.

    • 10% will be donated to support LA-based artists affected by the recent fire.

    • 40% supports the gallery’s exhibition program.

If your work is not for sale (NFS), please indicate this at the time of submission.

We appreciate your participation and look forward to seeing your work!