MADE IN THE USA Comics to Counterculture

Exhibition Dates: July 16 to August 1, 2025

Juror: Joey Feldman

TAG and The Joey Feldman Gallery are proud to present Made in the USA: Comics to Counterculture. This is an artists’ call for a juried art exhibition celebrating the artists 18 years and older who bring imagination to life through sci-fi, fantasy, surreal illustration, dark art, manga, comic book art, and beyond. Juried by Joey Feldman, this exhibition bridges the gap between the traditional fine art world and the vibrant, expressive realm of illustrative and genre-based art.

JUROR Joey Feldman

Joey Feldman is an artist, collector, and first-time curator whose passion for illustration and storytelling fuels his work. Feldman approached TAG Gallery with this concept because of the gallery’s impact on the art community and the opportunity to introduce this genre of art to a broader audience. With a deep appreciation for the craft of comic book art, concept design, and fantasy illustration, they are excited to showcase the raw talent of artists whose work often lives outside the conventional gallery space. This is an opportunity to hear from creators who shape the visual culture of our time—artists whose work we admire in books, on screens, and in collectible form but rarely found on gallery walls.

IMPORTANT DATES

Exhibit Submissions Open Friday, April 11, 2025

Deadline for Submission Thursday, June 13,10:59 PST (11:59 p.m. MST)

Notice of Acceptance Wednesday, June 25

Delivery in-person hand drop-off & shipment reception between Wed July 9 and Sat July 12 TAG will not install artwork received after Saturday, July 12.

Delivery and installation of large-scale sculpture, artwork, and video equipment Large-scale sculpture, heavy 2D artwork, and video equipment must be delivered on Saturday, July 12, and installed on Monday, July 14, between 1 and 7 p.m.

Shipped Artwork Installation Deadline is Saturday, July 12. Shipped artwork is sent to a UPS mailing address, and Invited Artists will receive the shipping address upon acceptance. Arrange all shipments to arrive after Monday, July 7, and before Saturday, July 12.

Exhibit Begins Wednesday, July 16

Reception & Awards Ceremony Saturday, July 19, 5 - 8 pm

Exhibit Closes Friday, August 1, 7:00 PM

Artwork Pick-Up Date Saturday, August 2, from 1 - 7 pm

Re-packing and mailing dates for packages with prepaid return labels: Gallery mailed by Friday, August 31, 2025

SUBMISSION CRITERIA AND CONTENT

The MADE IN THE USA Comics to Counterculture call for art seeks artworks and is open to artists 18 and older residing in the United States. 

This call for art is open to interpretation, with various techniques and mediums accepted within the following Categories: Comics and manga, Concept, Book, Editorial Art, Illustration, Posters, 3D characters, and creatures. Artists may submit paintings fitting these categories in drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, 3D and sculpture, and digital art. Artwork dimensions, including frame, are limited to 70 H x 45 W in. 

Entries must be original, for sale, of the artist’s execution, and have not been previously shown at The Artists Gallery (TAG). Do not submit artworks that violate copyright laws. Artworks created and completed under the direct supervision of an instructor are not eligible. All submitted artworks MUST be for sale. TAG will handle all sales and may include a 10% discount. TAG receives a 40% commission for artwork sold in this exhibition for a period beginning after artists are Invited - 30 days after the exhibition ends or after the artwork is picked up – TAG is not responsible for artwork without return shipping labels or left at TAG over 60 days after the exhibition ends. Do not submit artwork to TAG that is already booked for other shows, deliveries, or exhibitions from July 12 through Aug 2, 2025, and include the additional days for shipping and TAG’s commission period. All Invited artworks must remain on display at The Artists Gallery until Friday, Aug 1. Once artwork is submitted, the artwork may not be substituted or altered by the artist; this includes not increasing or decreasing the artwork size. Artwork dimensions, including the frame for this exhibition, are limited to 70 H x 45 W inches.

ARTWORK FORMAT, PRESENTATION, REQUIREMENTS

Artwork submissions are limited to six (6) original artworks per artist, submitted as JPGs, and or (2) two video submissions. The maximum size allowed for this exhibition is 70 inches high and 45 inches wide framed. The maximum weight for artwork is 25 pounds. If the Invited art weighs more than 25 pounds or requires a substantial installation, the artist must deliver the work in- person (do not ship). The artist must assemble it at the gallery-arranged time on Monday, July 14. TAG provides a dozen pedestals of various heights for small sculptures.

All hanging artwork MUST be prepared with wire hanging hardware suitable for a single hook; prefabricated frames with two hangers must also be wired for a single hook. For heavier pieces, hidden D-rings or a French Cleat are acceptable. Ensure your artwork hangs flush to the wall before delivering it to TAG. If your artwork is complex, please provide instructions and guidance photos for installation. The gallery reserves the right to avoid hanging artwork presented in a way that risks it being damaged during installation; the artwork or frame is damaged during transportation; the artwork is too heavy, fragile or not prepared to hang, or does not compare well to the artist's submitted image/photograph. The Materials or Statement field must acknowledge Artificial Intelligence (AI) sourced or generated artwork.

SHIPPING

Invited artists will receive an email with the gallery’s shipping address and delivery information. Invited artists shipping artwork must include a prepaid return shipping label with shipped artwork(s). TAG is only responsible for shipping artwork, including a prepaid return label. Do not ship glass; only ship plexiglass or remove glass. Do not ship flat portfolios; always use a sturdy box suitable for artwork, mirrors, or frames. Consider purchasing a reusable shipping box specifically designed for transporting artwork. Shipped artworks received by the gallery lacking a prepaid shipping label will result in severely delayed shipping or surrender of the artwork (e.g., If the prepaid return label is not provided within 60 days of the show's end). TAG is not responsible for artworks surrendered or abandoned 60 days after the exhibition ends.

FORMAT FOR DIGITAL UPLOADS

Artwork entries must be submitted as a high-resolution (2-3 MB) digital JPEG to callforentry.org. Images of your artwork should be cropped to remove any background, mat and frame. Upload only one view per artwork submitted. The image quality of your artwork photos is critical. The digital image(s) you upload must faithfully represent the artwork, size, and medium you submit. See CaFÉ guidelines for Video uploads: https:// www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/uploading-media/ (http://www.callforentry.org/artist-help- cafe/uploading-media/)

ENTRIES & FEES

One entry is $40.00. Artists may submit up to 5 additional entries at $10.00 each (6 artworks max)

Payment is made through CaFÉ via credit card. Fees are non-refundable. There is no guarantee of acceptance into the exhibit. The Awards include Certificates of Excellence for each medium with two or more accepted artworks and weekend exhibition opportunities at The Joey Feldman Gallery. There are no cash awards for this exhibition.

AWARDS

Awards of Excellence will be awarded to each Category represented. Categories include Comics and manga, Concept, Book, Editorial Art, Illustration, Posters, 3D characters and creatures.

The top #1 Grand Prize Winner will receive a week-long solo show at The Joey Feldman Gallery in L.A. Plus; Two runners-ups will be awarded a shared weekend pop-up exhibition at The Joey Feldman Gallery.

SALES

All submitted artworks MUST be for sale. TAG will handle all sales, which may include a 10% discount for customers. TAG receives a 40% commission on the sold price of artwork in this exhibition from the time it is accepted until 30 days after the exhibition ends, or the artwork is picked up. Payouts for sales during this period are sent within 60 days of the sale; payouts over $600.00 require a W9 to be provided.

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBIT

The Artists Gallery provides promotional images and email marketing, and we strongly encourage cross-promotion on social media.

EXHIBITION LOCATION

The Artists Gallery (TAG), South Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, California, 90036

SHIPPING ADDRESS

The shipping address for TAG will be disclosed to Invited Artists upon notice of acceptance.

AWARDS RECEPTION

The in-person reception and awards ceremony for MADE IN THE USA Comics to Counterculture will be on Saturday, July 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. at The Artists Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Street parking is available, and ridesharing is recommended.

PROMOTION OF THE EXHIBITION

The Artists Gallery provides promotional images and email marketing, and we strongly encourage cross-promotion on social media.

LEGAL AGREEMENT

I agree to the terms outlined in the TAG Submission Criteria and Content Section. All artworks I submit for jurying in this call may be displayed in the TAG exhibition from July 16 to August 1, 2025. Each submission is an original work I designed and executed, and none violate copyright laws.

I confirm that all submitted artwork is available for sale, has not been sold or reserved for any other exhibition or event between today and August 2, 2025, and has not previously been exhibited at TAG Gallery. I will upload only one image or view per artwork submission.

 I understand that artwork accepted into the exhibition may not be removed before the show closes on August 1, 2025. I also acknowledge that the sizes and prices listed on the entry form are final and cannot be changed after acceptance.

TAG Gallery does not guarantee that my work will be accepted or receive an award. If accepted, I agree to a 40% gallery commission on all artwork sold from the first day of the exhibition through 30 days after the show's close. I also agree to allow TAG to offer up to a 10% discount on the sale price while the artwork is on display. Any sale resulting from the exhibition or TAG’s promotional efforts is subject to this commission. Only artwork exhibited in the show will be considered for awards.

All submission fees are non-refundable and must be paid via callforentry.org. While TAG will handle artwork with the utmost care and insure it while on display and in possession of the gallery, TAG does not insure artwork during transit.

I retain the full copyright of my original artwork. However, by submitting images to TAG, I grant TAG and its assignees a non-exclusive license to use these images for publicity, documentation, and exhibition-related promotion, including use as backdrops by commercial filmmakers.

The artist is solely responsible for delivering, shipping, and picking up artwork according to the schedule outlined in the exhibition prospectus. TAG is not responsible for any work left beyond designated pickup dates or for return shipments lacking prepaid return labels.

 I agree not to submit AI-generated or AI-assisted artwork without acknowledging such use in the medium or description fields. I agree to indemnify TAG against any copyright infringement claims related to my artwork exhibited or promoted by TAG.

TAG reserves the right to make final interpretations of all rules governing this and future exhibitions and makes no representations beyond those stated in this agreement.

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ABOUT THE GALLERY

The Artists Gallery (TAG) is a contemporary fine art gallery on Museum Row in Los Angeles, California. The Gallery represents 80 award-winning Southern Californian, National, and International visual artists. TAG is open Wednesday through Sunday, showing new solo and group art exhibitions each month. TAG Artists proudly present three annual Juried Invitationals, Made in the USA, the L.A. Open, and The Shelley Lazarus Excellence in Watercolor Exhibition. Sign up for the TAG newsletter at https://www.taggallery .net/contact-tag.

Founded in 1993, The Artists Gallery is an artist-founded and operated not-for-profit arts cooperative that provides members mutual benefit and creative freedom, encouraging the exploration of new media, collaboration, and art to enrich individual artists, our community, and the art world. Read more about TAG Artist Memberships on TAG’s website https://www.taggallery.net/membership

Application Requirements

Read SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND CONTENT and LEGAL AGREEMENT sections before applying

Eligibility Criteria

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Artists Gallery invites residents of the United States 18 years or older to submit the following styles of artwork for exhibition to MADE IN THE USA Comics to Counterculture:

This call for art is open to interpretation, with various techniques and mediums accepted within the following Categories: Comics and manga, Concept, Book, Editorial Art, Illustration, Posters, 3D Characters, and creatures. Within these genres, artists may submit paintings, drawings, photography, printmaking, mixed media, 3D and sculpture, and digital art. Artwork dimensions, including frame, are limited to 70 H x 45 W in.