TAG California Open Previews

Interest in the California Open has been on the rise since TAG Gallery moved to its current location in Bergamot Station in 2009. 456 artists entered the juried show and 59 artworks were selected from more than 1300 entries.


A sneak peek at a few of the selected works - more to come in the days ahead.

Hyewon Yoon Abandon Structure_02

pen on paper 41 x 30 1/2 in

Chloe McEldowney Self Portrait

Conte Crayon on inkwashed paper 32 x 24 in.

Barbara McIntyre Bookish One

wood, books, plaster, foam, faux silevr, collage, jewelry, rabbit's feet 

33 x 12 x 12 in.

Previews of TAG's California Open

The California Open is a nationwide competition that recognizes excellence in a diverse range of styles and media and offers artists exposure at Bergamot Station Arts Center, Southern California’s largest art gallery complex and cultural center.

 Enjoy the images below and check back tomorrow for more.

Robert Mollett Q2005_CA-a_H 

type C Print 20 x 20 in.

Shiva Aliabadi Losses Gained

wood, rubber, paint 34 x 20 x 20 in.

Echo Lew Light Drawing

photograph printed on watercolor paper  24 x 30 in.

California Open Preview

More images from the seventh annual TAG Gallery California Open Exhibition.

This nationwide competition recognizes excellence in a diverse range of styles and media and offers artists exposure at Bergamot Station Arts Center, Southern California’s largest art gallery complex and cultural center.

Lynsey Nelson Prom Queen

relief  22 x 19 in.

Leanne Lee Mammoth Slip

acrylic, enamel. and latex paint on plywood 31 x 7 in.