TRYST – Alternative Art Fair

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 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, run through the Torrance Art Museum (TAM) and the City of Torrance. This will be the third edition of TRYST.

With the need for opportunities and artistic exchange worldwide between grass-roots artist organizations, this fair aims to facilitate the exposure of international artists to new Los Angeles audiences, and to network with each other, to engage and to provoke further international exchanges and interaction between participants. Talks and performances will included in the program, as well as social events for participants.

When: July 11th – 13th, 2025
Friday, July 11: VIP Opening – 4-6pm
Networking for participating artists 12:00-4:00pm
Saturday, July 12: Open 12-6pm
Sunday, July 13: Open 12-6pm
Panel discussions

Where: Del Amo Crossing – 21535 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503

ADMISSION is FREE