New Artist Interviews Now Playing On YouTube: David Stewart Klein, Fielden Harper, Damon Reinagle, Liliana D'ambrosio

Four new episodes of TAG Bytes feature artist interviews with David Stewart Klein, Fielden Harper, Damon Reinagle, and Liliana D'ambrosio.

*Thank you everyone who reached out to us. In light of current conditions for creating art in these times, and ongoing popularity of the California Open, TAG has extended our submission deadline through Friday, August 14. You’ve got one more week to apply!*

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TAG Bytes shares four new artist interviews

TAG Gallery's July 13—August 8 showing artists each sat down at social distance with gallery president K Ryan Henisey for brief discussions on their collections, art making, and more. Visit TAG's website >

TAG Artist David Stewart Klein explains the human experience in oil and acrylic portraits. In this episode of TAG Bytes, David tells the stories behind his solo exhibition, "Welcome to the New World: As It's Always Been."

TAG Artist David Stewart Klein explains the human experience in oil and acrylic portraits. In this episode of TAG Bytes, David tells the stories behind his solo exhibition, "Welcome to the New World: As It's Always Been."

In her 2020 TAG Gallery solo installation, "I am a Material Girl," Artist Fielden Harper explores her Appalachian roots and female heritage. Using mixed materials as a guide, the artist showcases contemporary "paintings" in fabric.

In her 2020 TAG Gallery solo installation, "I am a Material Girl," Artist Fielden Harper explores her Appalachian roots and female heritage. Using mixed materials as a guide, the artist showcases contemporary "paintings" in fabric.

Faces and animals are often embedded in Artist Damon Reinagle’s free floating abstract paintings. Watch and listen as Damon explains his process and the how and why behind his intentional blurring of fantasy and reality in "Hallucinations."

Faces and animals are often embedded in Artist Damon Reinagle’s free floating abstract paintings. Watch and listen as Damon explains his process and the how and why behind his intentional blurring of fantasy and reality in "Hallucinations."

Liliana D’Ambrosio is a California and Italy-based artist. Having lived in a variety of locations around the world, Liliana offers an unparalleled perspective on life and painting. "Trip to the Borders of Inequalities" is Liliana's exploration …

Liliana D’Ambrosio is a California and Italy-based artist. Having lived in a variety of locations around the world, Liliana offers an unparalleled perspective on life and painting. "Trip to the Borders of Inequalities" is Liliana's exploration of these worlds.


2020 CALIFORNIA OPEN

* Submission deadline EXTENDED to August 14 *


FIRST PLACE $1000
SECOND PLACE $500
THIRD PLACE $250

Apply Now

Last Call For The 2020 California Open

There are just a few days left to submit art to the 2020 California Open!

Final Week To Apply To TAG Gallery's 2020 California Open 

*Submission Deadline Extended To August 14.*

Acceptance to be announced August 18.

The exhibition shows 'in person' at TAG Gallery in Los Angeles with an additional online showcase from September 9—October 1. Apply now >

Three... Amazing Prizes

Our 15th Annual California Open awards three cash prizes plus three honorable mentions.

Find the details in our prospectus >

FIRST PLACE $1000
SECOND PLACE $500
THIRD PLACE $250


Two... Ways to Be Seen

The 2020 California Open will be displayed in the galleries at our Miracle Mile location in Los Angeles from September 9—October 1. Due to the changing health climate in LA County, the exhibition will also be shared across virtual environments. Visit our website >


One... Amazing Juror

Our California Open juror, Kate Mothes is founder and curator of Young Space and Co-founder/Editor of Dovetail Magazine. Mothes earned a Bachelors in Art History from the University of Wisconsin—Madison, and a Masters in the History of Art, Theory and Display from Edinburgh College of Art at the University of Edinburgh. Learn more >