★ NARRATIVE, KITSCH, AND THE AVANT-GUARD — OPENING JULY 11 · 5–8PM ★     ✦ 425 E PICO BLVD · UNIT 206 · DTLA ✦     ★ PAINTING IN PLEIN AIR — COMING SOON ★     ✦ BEST VIEWED IN NETSCAPE NAVIGATOR 4.0 AT 800x600 ✦     ★ MATERIAL PROJECTS DTLA — ARTIST RUN SINCE 2025 ★    
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📁 NEXT SHOW — July 11
Narrative, Kitsch, and the Avant-Guard flyer
Opening July 11 · 5–8PM · 425 E Pico Blvd

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⚠️   This page is always growing! Check back soon for updates on open calls, workshops, and new programming.   ⚠️


Open calls and curatorial proposals currently closed.
Workshop proposals accepted on a rolling basis — email us.

ℹ️ ABOUT US
About Material Projects

Founded summer 2025 by artists John Dewey and Andie Ryan Round. Operating out of 1,100 sq ft in the Fashion District. Programming includes juried open-call exhibitions, two-person and solo shows, guest-curated exhibitions, hands-on workshops, and public panel discussions.

We are currently building toward 501(c)(3) status. Most funding goes directly into stipends, supplies, and programming.

"We run an art space in Downtown LA.
We show work that takes its materials seriously."
John Dewey
Co-founder / Curator
Painter & sculptor. BFA Art Center (2012), MFA Claremont Graduate University (2025). Work focuses on environmental issues across the western US.
Andie Ryan Round
Co-founder / Curator
Artist & curator based in LA. Practice engages everyday ritual, social gathering, and the materials of ordinary life.
🗺️ VISIT US
Show Up.
425 E Pico Blvd
Unit 206
Los Angeles CA 90015

Open during exhibitions and by appointment. Email us to arrange a visit.

📍 Enter from Pico by the torta lady. 2nd floor, take two rights — we're the corner unit by the elevator.
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