📢 CALL FOR ARTISTS
Los Angeles Makery
March 2026 Exhibition
“Systems of Power / Systems of Silence”
The Los Angeles Makery invites artists to submit work for a politically charged group exhibition exploring structures of power, immigration enforcement, state control, and the hidden mechanisms that enable exploitation and abuse.
This exhibition seeks artwork that responds to contemporary and historical narratives surrounding detention systems, ICE, immigration policy, institutional secrecy, and the cultural reverberations of elite power networks and protected influence. Artists are encouraged to interrogate themes of justice, accountability, vulnerability, resistance, and survival.
We are particularly interested in work that examines:
• Immigration enforcement and detention systems
• Human rights and displacement
• Surveillance, authority, and government control
• Institutional protection of wealth and influence
• Cultural silence surrounding abuse and exploitation
• Media narratives vs. hidden realities
• Resistance, protest, and community resilience
• The psychological and social impact of systemic injustice
Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply, including:
Painting, Sculpture, Installation, Film / Video, Performance, Photography, Mixed Media, New Media / Digital Art
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Exhibition Details
📍 Los Angeles Makery
📅 Exhibition Dates: March 2026
🎉 Opening Reception: March 8, 2026 2-5pm
🖼 Work may be displayed across multiple gallery floors.
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Submission Guidelines
Please fill out the form on the Show Submission link!
NO SUBMISSION FEE though we encourage you to bring food and invite your friends.
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Important Notes
The Los Angeles Makery supports artistic freedom, critical dialogue, and challenging cultural conversations. Work may be politically and socially provocative; however, submissions promoting hate, violence, or discrimination against protected groups will not be accepted.
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Submission Deadline
📅 delivery February 24th-26th or 28th between 12-5pm
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About Los Angeles Makery
The Los Angeles Makery is a multidisciplinary creative hub and gallery supporting experimental, emerging, and established artists. We provide space for bold dialogue, community engagement, and exhibitions that challenge cultural narratives.
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Open Call Theme: “Playtime: Games”
The Los Angeles Makery invites artists of all disciplines to submit work for our February 2026 exhibition celebrating the chaotic joy, humor, and spirit of Happy Gilmore, golf culture, and miniature golf. We’re seeking painting, sculpture, photography, installation, video, mixed media, and interactive works that play with themes of sportsmanship, competition, comedy, and the absurd.
Whether you’re channeling peak Adam Sandler energy, reimagining classic golf iconography, or crafting a surreal putt-putt experience — we want to see it.
IMPORTANT DATES
Submission Deadline: January 15, 2025
Notification of Acceptance: January 20, 2026
First Thursday Soft Opening: February 5, 2026
Public Opening Reception: February 8, 2026
Artist Talk: February 22, 2026
Closing Reception & Award Ceremony: February 28, 2026
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Open to artists working in all mediums.
Up to 5 artwork submissions per artist.
Provide:
Artist name
Contact information
Artwork titles, medium, dimensions, and year
JPG or PNG images (or video links for time-based work)
Brief artist statement (optional)
Works must be ready to install, with clear hanging or display instructions if needed.
Selected artists are responsible for delivery and pickup of artwork.
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out the form and pay a $25 submission fee by clicking here, then
Submit images via email to: thelosangelesmakery@gmail.com
Subject line: PLAYTIME HAPPY GILMORE EXHIBITION SUBMISSION – [Your Name]
ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES MAKERY
Located in DTLA, the Los Angeles Makery is a three-story creative hub dedicated to supporting emerging and established artists through exhibitions, workshops, events, and community programming.
