AUGUST 23-25, 2024

An Independent, non-commercial, Art Fair for Artist-Run-Spaces and Collectives (Definition of tryst: a rendezvous by lovers at a given time or place, often in secret) 

What is TRYST:

TRYST is a new international art fair for artist-run-spaces and collectives as well as an international conference addressing the needs and future of global exchange for artist-run spaces, collectives, and organizations. A Torrance Art Museum (TAM) project, TRYST addresses the need for opportunities that foster artistic exchange between grass-roots artist organizations worldwide. This art fair will introduce international artists to Los Angeles, a leading center for contemporary art. Connecting artists to the art-savvy Los Angeles audience, the LA arts scene, and to one another allows unlimited networking opportunities in which artists can engage with other participants and develop further international exchanges. Talks and performances will be included in the program, as well as social events for participants. This will be the second edition of TRYST.

WHERE IS TRYST:

Torrance, California, USA - a city in the South Bay Area of Los Angeles. TRYST will once again be presented in the Del Amo Crossing office buildings located at 21535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503. 

WHEN IS TRYST:

Friday- Sunday, August 24 - 25, 2024. Dates and times for artist panels ad programming will be released closer to the event

APPLY TO PARTCIPATE!

TRYST is FREE — Free to apply for and free to participate in. Spaces keep 100% of any sales they make. All artist-run spaces and galleries, art collectives, non-profit organizations and alternative art spaces are encouraged to apply. (Individuals will not be considered.)

To apply please send all required information (listed below) to Max Presneill at mpresneill@torranceca.gov, subject line: TRYST 2024

Name of space/group:
City/Country: 
Year established:
Description of space:
Physical or nomadic:
Mission Statement:
Website:
Instagram:
Contact name:
Email/Phone number:

Deadline to Apply: May 25, 2024.

All those accepted to participate will have a space allocated to them.

TRYST 2024 PARTICIPANT SCHEDULE:

Monday, Aug 19 – Thursday, Aug 22: Install
Thursday Aug 22: Evening meet & greet party at TAM
Friday Aug 23: Networking sessions 12-4pm, VIP opening 4-6pm
Saturday Aug 24 - Sunday Aug 25: Open 12-6pm, Panel discussions.
Monday Aug 26 - Tuesday Aug 27: deinstall

Note: Representative(s) of each space must be physically present throughout and install/deinstall their group’s art works themselves.

PARTNERS: For 2024 Sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cultural Services Division Manager, Monica Harte at mharte@torranceca.gov for details.

For more information on TRYST 2023 participants and sponsors can be found HERE.