You’re invited to be in the Los Angeles Makery’s exhibit “The Art of Costume Couture.”

The Fantastical World of Costume Couture  from the artists of Film and Cosplay

This is a call for wearable art, dipping into the world of fantasy, costume design, and fashion ideas that merge and float between art, fashion, and craftsmanship. In this show we are highlighting the artists behind the scenes.

The exhibit will be on display in the Sub Terra Gallery October 3rd – 30th 2024 at The Los Angeles Makery in Little Tokyo, 260 S. Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012. It will coincide with the exhibit “Enter the Goddesses” .

Artist needs to provide the method of display – dress form, body mannequin or stand with hanger. There are no strict limits on the size of the artworks, but please contact us if the works are larger than 5' across. No fee to submit, 30% commission on any sales.

 -      Artwork must be original to the maker. No copyright violations!

-       No hardcore pornographic or uncensored explicit images, no blood, torture, violence, or cruelty depicted.

If this work is still in process or concept mode please include a statement about what you plan to make. 

CURATED BY A.Laura Brody and Lisa Tomczeszyn

Call for Art opens March 1st, 2024

Deadline for submissions is August 1st, 2024

Artists will be notified September 1st, 2023

Artists must deliver art to the Gallery and pick up art at close of show – no shipping.

INSTALLATION DATE- Artist drop off October 1st 2024, time TBD.

 PICK-UP DATE after the Artist Talk and CLOSING PARTY Sunday October 27th, 2024

 To Submit:

·      Name of Image with last name, first name. title. I.e. Jones.Martha.paintedkimono.jpg

In body of email provide a 1-2 sentence description of the piece being submitted. Please include the title, date the work was completed, dimensions (height x width x depth), materials used, and any pertinent information about the work and its meaning or context.

·      Submission details

Entries preferably submitted online via google forms at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfUdZ_MdXZ8uLT8yKUBNhBO_TntmWRfXGxlRCOxVjFC9BliA/viewform?

· Please email additional questions to callartofcostume@gmail.com, subject line: The Art of Costume Couture 2024

·   * If you have a Google Account, it will be easy to submit. In the event you do not have a Google Account, it should still allow you to submit. If the form is not working properly, please contact us via email.