Applications deadline extended to May 25th!!! TRYST 2026 — Call for Participants
Torrance Art Museum is proud to announce the 4th edition of TRYST, the world’s largest international art fair dedicated exclusively to artist-run spaces, collectives, and independent organizations. Individual artists are not eligible to apply.
More than a conventional art fair, TRYST is a global gathering centered on international exchange among grassroots, artist-led initiatives.
As an alternative to traditional commercial art fairs, TRYST prioritizes collaboration, experimentation, and cultural dialogue over market-driven models.
The fair introduces participating organizations to new Los Angeles audiences, fosters networking among participants, and encourages ongoing international exchange.
Apply now — link in bio
Free to apply and free to participate.
Application deadline: April 20, 2026
#TRYSTArtFair #ArtistRunSpaces #ArtistCollectives #OpenCall #ArtOpportunities #ContemporaryArt #InternationalArtists #LosAngelesArt #TorranceArtMuseum #TorranceCA
Great memory from @tryst.la last month when I collaborated with the talented and effervescent @stephanie_sherwood_art on this piece of art. We had so much fun. We were dismantling here and taking home our own efforts. But the memory of the work, and the fun I had with Stephanie lives on. #tryst was sponsored by the @torranceartmuseum . Stephanie and I were in the @durdenandray booth, No. 10, which was displaying Test Patterns. #testpatterns #torranceartmuseum #collaboaration #losangelesart #durdenandray #artfair #internationalartfair
Recap! Earlier this month, TAAC team members bianca goyette, Lauren Dana Smith, Brian Barreto and Sid Barrett took the works of 14 of our artists to the TRYST Alternative Art Fair, produced by the Torrance Art Museum. Now in its 3rd year, TRYST is an international art fair for artist-run-spaces and collectives as well as an international gathering to address the needs and future of global exchange for artist-run spaces, collectives and organizations. In fact, there are only 5 art fairs like this globally in Denmark, Sweden, Athens and Mexico City.
Beautifully curated by TAAC’s Vice Chair, bianca goyette, TAAC shared works by Robyn A. Frank, Morgan Barnard, Lana Scholtz, Aleya Hoerlein, Lauren Dana Smith, Brian Barreto, Henri Preiss, Jess Merritt, Chris Willcox, Beedallo, Josh Tafoya, Lynette O’Kane, Agnieszka Gasparska and Marianne Hall with the LA art community. The fair was a huge success. Not only did we introduce abstract art in Northern NM to thousands of fair visitors throughout the weekend, but we made many new friendships and meaningful connections with kindred arts organizations, collectives and galleries that we hope will take root into fruitful future collaborations. We may have snuck a trip to the beach in there too!
Alongside TRYST was the fair NOMAD for individual artists from Southern California. We encourage all of you to check out the good work of the folks at Torrance Art Museum!
TAAC was the ONLY organization from New Mexico represented at the fair! We did a lot of chatting and repping for our community. We are so proud of all of you and everything we have accomplished as an organization over the last few years. As TAAC grows and we retell a more inclusive story of abstract art in New Mexico, we look forward to opportunities like this one to reach more people and make more connections.
#taac #taosabstractaartistcollective #taosnewmexico #trystartfair #torranceartmuseum
Highlight reel from TRYST & NOMAD 2025.
Wrapped up over a week ago but had to share one last recap reel.🫰🏼
@tryst.la@torranceartmuseum #TRYST2025 #NOMAD2025
Tryst 2025 @tryst.la presented by Torrance Art Museum @torranceartmuseum and City of Torrance has come to a close!
Huge thanks to everyone who visited, supported, and collected works during the amazing fair. 💐
We’re deeply grateful and energized by all the connections we made—with amazing artists, spaces, and communities.
Alpha Contemporary will continue to grow through this expanding network—rooted in care, collaboration, and shared vision.
Onward! 🌱
@alpha_contemporary
Shown Here: @growingmymind@bohemian107
📍Special thank you to Namu Choi @growingmymind — for being there from start to finish, for presenting such powerful works, and above all, for being a wonderful collaborator and friend. So grateful to share this journey with you. 💙
"A Room of Her Own: Asian Women, Tokyo Sensibility", featuring 7 East Asian female artists whose works unfold against the backdrop of Tokyo, inspired by Virginia Woolf's "A Room of Ones's Own"
Curated: Younggi P. Tanaka @bohemian107
#Tryst2025 #AlphaContemporary #ArtCommunity #Gratitude #WomenInArt #EastAsianArt #contemporaryartwork
Last weekend Nomad & @tryst.la@torrancemuseum
Familiar faces, new friends and a LOT of great art.
TRYST LA
A free international art fair for artist runs and independent initiatives;
NOMAD so-cal artist pop up
Next year I'll be sure to go all weekend so I can see everything!!
Enjoy a sampling of the cacophony of sound at the end!
Background radio song in the first few clips is by "X"
Thanks @kxfmradio for reminding me how much I love this She Sells Sanctuary.
Artists.
Anne Oken Daub “Gilt”
@cathyweiss 'Born Beneath a Winter Moon”
Linus Gruszewski “Patapoïde
@adeolastudio_art “Sacred Imprints: Words of Wisdom”
@karena4art “rebirth” SOLD!!!
@deborahlynnirmas yarn “Violetta’s Prayer”
@JohnGearystudio “Pineal”
@bachrunolmele “Burn Pile”
@valeriewilcox_art “The Gravity of the Situation”
@perinmahler “Vanitas”
@stevenwolkoff “Do the first three words you see describe your personality?”
@CarlosBeltranart “Conjura”
@daverclarkdesigns “Mechanicals - Perception”
@dellisfrank_theartist “?Installation?”
@a.s.ashley / @natalieriosart “Color Sample(s)”
@monicamarksart “Behind the Vial Curtain”
??? so cool, who is this artist/ galleryOpen O’pen$ ???
@bedcrumbshow
#alternativeart
#artfair
#artistpopup
#independentgallery
#emergingartists
#socalart
#losangelesart
#orangecountyart
#TorranceCA #TorranceArtMuseum
@delamocrossing
#tryst2025
From a studio visit and one conversation @emilysilverstudio built this new fab frame for ‘Hold On’. This showstopper piece with new frame exhibited for the first time last week at @tryst.la & We already miss it!
This artwork message is exactly what we needed to hear.
From Emily: A little mantra l’ve been repeating to myself, Hold On. Hold on during the storm, to human rights, to my belief systems, to my values, to the fight that’s burning inside me.. hold on to my friends, students, communities, hold on together so maybe just maybe we will weather this storm, pick up the pieces and be able to find each other again. Hold On, Resist.🙌🏼
‘Hold On’
Felt, string, rubber, cotton, wool, wood etc
67” x52”x8”
#tryst2025
💫 INTERCONNECTION group exhibition presented at the recent TRYST Alternative Art Fair @tryst.la | Featuring works by Alison Limtavemongkol, Brian Mallman, and Aurora Valentine
Inquiries: DM or email [email protected]
Eunjoo Song
@tryst.la@torranceartmuseum
Tryst 2025, Torrance, CA 🇱🇷 Booth #32 Artemia
During the Tryst exhibition, the California Torrance Art Museum (TAM) hosted a wide range of events designed to encourage exchange among international artists.
The Tryst exhibition brought together over 150 artists across 68 teams, while the Nomad exhibition featured works by 175 artists — filling the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th floors of the Del Amo Crossing with a festive and vibrant atmosphere. The exhibitions showcased not only painting, but also media art and installations in diverse styles.
It was a valuable opportunity to connect with international artists and gallery professionals, and to experience freely expressed, thought-provoking installation works up close.
California Torrance Art Museum(TAM)에서는 이번 전시 기간 동안 해외 작가들이 교류할 수 있도록 다양한 행사를 마련하고 있다.
총 68개 전시팀, 150명이 넘는 작가가 참여하는 Tryst 전시와 175명 작가가 전시하는 Nomad전시는, Del Amo Crossing 건물의 2층, 3층, 5층 전체에서 회화뿐 아니라 미디어 아트, 설치 작품 등 다양한 작업이 전시되어 축제 분위기이다.
이번 전시에 참여하며 해외 작가들과의 교류, 갤러리 관계자들과의 네트워킹, 자유로운 설치 작품들을 직접 만나보는 소중한 경험을 할 수 있었다.
July 11th to 13th, 2025
Tryst Alternative Art Fair
/ Torrance Art Museum
Del Amo Crossing 21535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, California, USA
Friday, July 11: VIP Opening 4-6pm
/After party at Torrance Art Museum PM 6-8pm
Saturday, July 12: Open 12-6pm
/After Party at the Bendix Building (DTLA) 7-10pm
Sunday, July 13: Open 12-6pm
