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Every work of art begins from a POINT OF VIEW—shaped by where one stands, the experiences one carries, and the social and cultural environments that inform one’s perspective.
The exhibition explores how conceptual, physical, emotional, cultural, and political perspectives influence the ways we see and understand the world. It embraces an expanded notion of perspective, ranging from literal depictions of sightlines, vantage points, distance, and scale to abstract and conceptual approaches that reflect memory, identity, cultural background, and inner landscapes. In particular, POV considers how individuals from diverse cultural and historical backgrounds have formed their own perspectives within the shared space of the United States, and how those perspectives are translated into artistic expression.
At its core, POV invites viewers to see through the eyes of others. Personal viewpoints become shared experiences through art, and difference emerges not as division, but as a point of understanding and connection. By bringing together artists working across a wide range of media and approaches, the exhibition encourages audiences to pause, reflect on their own ways of seeing, and engage with the value of multiple perspectives coexisting within a diverse society. Ultimately, POV affirms empathy, openness, and mutual respect as essential values for navigating an increasingly interconnected world.
POV (Point of View) is presented in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, reflecting on the nation’s history as a land shaped by immigration and diverse diasporic experiences.
LAUNCH LA, in partnership with The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles (KCCLA) invites all California visual artists to submit work for a juried exhibition and competition at The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles, June 24 to July 17, 2026.
AWARDS—One first-place artist will be awarded $800 and an exhibition opportunity at LAUNCH Gallery, Los Angeles in 2027. Two second place artists will receive $300 each.
Note: Historically, multiple artists from this 'Open Call' have been selected to exhibit at LAUNCH Gallery.
Please take the time to read through all of the submission and exhibition details before starting your application. All submissions are final.
ENTRY FEE—Each artist may submit a minimum of 3 images for a non-refundable fee of $30. Up to 7 additional images may be submitted for an additional $5 per image; for a total maximum total of 10 images. Detail shots count toward the image total. Artists with self-assessed financial need may request a fee waiver by emailing entry@launchla.org. Please allow 48 hours for responses.
Note: This system requires a minimum of 3 file uploads to complete the application.
If you wish to submit only 1 or 2 images:
- Fill in with detail shot(s). Include “detail” in the title
- Or add blank placeholder(s) to your portfolio prior to starting the application
- It’s helpful if you name them “blank”, “placeholder” or whatever your sense of humor dictates- as long as we will recognize it as filler.
And we thank you for your patience with this…
IMPORTANT DATES
- Entry Deadline: May 20, 2026, by 11:59 pm PST
- Accepted artists will be notified by 9 PM, Friday, June 5. Artists will be notified by the email account associated with your CaFE account. Please monitor that inbox.
- Deadline for confirming participation, label info and shipping or delivery of work: Midnight, Tuesday, June 9.
- Deadline to receive shipped work (details in acceptance email): Friday, June 19.
- Hand-deliver work (Details in acceptance email): Thursday, June 18 from 10 am to 4 pm and Saturday June 20 from 10 am to 1 pm
- Opening reception: Wednesday, June 24 from 6-8 pm
- Closing date: Friday, Friday, July 17
- Pick up work: Saturday, July 18 from 10 am to 1 pm and Monday July 20 from 10 am to 4 pm.
- Shipped work: will be packaged and mailed by Tuesday, July 21. Check your tracking for shipping status.
SHIPPING & RETURN OF ARTWORKS— Accepted artists will receive detailed shipping information in their acceptance email. Artists will be responsible for all shipping costs. Shipped work must be sent with a prepaid return shipping label inside the package. Keep your return tracking number). We do not track shipping.
Your packaging will be reused to return works. Make sure your shipping company will pick up at the KCCLA gallery, as we cannot deliver packages to shippers. Hand delivered work will be ready for pick up on July 18 and 20. See important dates above.
SALES are encouraged. LAUNCH LA will retain a 40% commission on any works sold. Artists should include the commission in their sales prices. Sales tax will be administered by LAUNCH LA.
JURORS:
TeaYoun Kim-Kassor is an artist, educator, and academic leader with over two decades of experience in higher education. Her work bridges contemporary art practice, curriculum innovation, and cross-cultural pedagogy, grounded in a commitment to inclusive and critically engaged learning.
Originally from South Korea, her academic and professional journey spans South Korea, Japan, and the United States, shaping her transnational perspective on art and education. She holds an M.F.A. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville; a Master of Art Education from Saitama National University, Japan; and a B.F.A. from Sungshin Women’s University in Seoul, S. Korea. She currently serves as Professor and Chair of the Foundation Program at Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles.
An active exhibiting artist, her work has been presented nationally and internationally, including at the Korean Cultural Center (Washington, D.C.), the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, Venice Printmaking Studio (Murano, Italy), La Macina di San Cresci (Florence), Textile Arts Center (Brooklyn), and
the Folklore Museum (Sendai, Japan). Her work has been supported by the National Performance Network (with support from the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Joan Mitchell Foundation, and the Nathan Cummings Foundation), CESTA (Czech Republic), and Can Serrat (Barcelona).
Please visit her website for more details: https://teayounkim-kassor.org
Paul Loya is the Deputy Director of Exhibitions and Collections at the Long Beach Museum of Art in Long Beach, California. In this role, he oversees the planning and presentation of exhibitions and the stewardship of the museum’s permanent collection, helping shape programs that connect contemporary artists with diverse audiences across the region.
Before joining the museum field, Loya was the founder and director of Paul Loya Gallery, a contemporary art gallery he operated in Culver City. Known for its thoughtful and often experimental programming, the gallery presented emerging and mid-career artists working across a range of media. Loya has organized exhibitions through pop-up projects and collaborations throughout Los Angeles. His background as a gallerist and curator informs his approach to exhibition-making and his ongoing commitment to supporting artists and expanding access to contemporary art.
ELIGIBILITY
- Open to all California resident artists, age 18 and older.
- All applications must be submitted online through CaFE (Artist accounts are free)
- All fine arts visual media will be considered.
- Artworks shown in prior juried exhibitions at LAUNCH Gallery or KCCLA are not eligible.
- 2D work must be no larger than 48" x 48". 2D work must be wired. (no sawtooth hangers). Alternative display methods may be used only with prior approval of LAUNCH LA; the artist will supply any special hardware.
- 3D work must be no larger than 60"H x 36" x36" and weigh less than 50 lbs.
- We reserve the right to refuse works not accurately represented by the digital images submitted.
ARTIST COMMITMENT— By submitting work, the artist agrees that the work will be available during the exhibition dates listed, and will deliver or ship and pick up your work on the dates specified. Alternate work may not be substituted for work selected by the juror. The artist(s) grant Launch LA and KCCLA permission to use images of accepted works for public relations, marketing, and archival purposes. We reserve the right to refuse works not accurately represented by the digital images submitted.
Questions:
- For application assistance- https://www.callforentry.org/artist-help-cafe/who-to-contact-for-help/
- For eligibility questions, email entry@launchla.org. Please allow 48 hours for responses.
The Korean Cultural Center, Los Angeles serves as a dynamic platform for introducing the richness and diversity of Korean culture to the broader American public, while fostering mutual understanding through cultural exchange. Through a wide range of programs—from traditional heritage to contemporary art, film, music, literature, and everyday cultural expressions—the Center shares both the present and future of Korean culture.
LAUNCH LA believes exposure to the arts enhances quality of life and strengthens community through the shared appreciation of creative expression in all its forms and hybrids. LAUNCH LA is passionate about providing artists with quality opportunities to present themselves and their creations that reflect our times to a curious and enthusiastic audience at important happenings throughout Los Angeles.