Dama Gallery is pleased to present Pink Tide, opening June 1st at our Midtown Ventura location. Curated by Micheal Swank at Art Gallery Studios and featuring selected artists from Volume 4 of The Bureau of Queer Art Publication.

The Bureau is dedicated to showcasing and supporting queer and queer-allied contemporary artists Through robust exhibitions, insightful publications, and dynamic multimedia platforms. Founded by Art Gallery Studios in Mexico City to nurture a more inclusive art community, The Bureau operates online and offline, providing critical visibility for emerging and established artists.

About the Magazine & Podcast:

The Bureau of Queer Art magazine and podcast have rapidly become cornerstones in the promotion and exploration of queer artistic expression. Volume 4 - Pink Tide will be available digitally for free and for purchase in print at the gallery and online. Previous volumes (1 to 3) can be downloaded for free digitally or purchased via our website at [artgallerystudioscom. Alongside the release of Volume 4, episodes of Season 4 of our podcast will be released, featuring in-depth interviews with the artists and discussions on the exhibition's themes. We invite listeners to explore and subscribe to our growing library of insightful interviews on your preferred podcast platform, ensuring you never miss an Episode.

Artists Featured in Volume 4 - Pink Tide:

Costa Gorel, Paul Gravett, Nancy Oliveri, Gemelxs, Gautham Acharya, Joan Cox, Mason Weiss, Oona Nelson, Alex Cabrera, Andres Juarez Troncosco, Caitlin Gill, Tommy Valentti, Alonso Yanez, Oli Boyer, Em Hagen, Joe Strickland, Jennifer Nerio, Jaqueline Valenzuela, Catherine Spencer, Sho Peng, Tom Atwood, Michael Borowski, Matias Brimmer, Gailan Gray, Theo Polymorphos, Brian Van Camerik, Varvara Vasilchenko, Forrest Lawson, Alejandro Herrera, Zara Feeny, Leah Cupino, Marne Lucas, Micheal Swank, and Minesok Chi.

We invite everyone to come and explore the depth and breadth of queer creativity and expression encapsulated in this year's showcase. The Bureau of Queer Art is proud to continue fostering a platform for dialogue, discovery, and celebration of the queer community and its allies through art.

Private online viewing room, artwork details and collector inquiries are available on ARTSY, click below.

LOCATION

1793 E MAIN STREET, VENTURA, CA 93001

DATES

JUNE 1 - AUGUST 3, 2024

OPENING RECEPTION

SATURDAY, JUNE 1, 6-8P

GALLERY HOURS

SATURDAYS 12-3P

WEEKDAYS BY APPOINTMENT