Tryst

Name: Tryst
Start: 2026-08-07
End: 2026-08-09
Location: Torrance

Tryst is a major international alternative art fair held at Del Amo Crossing in Torrance, California. Recognized as the world's largest gathering specifically for artist-run spaces, the event provides a platform for global collectives to showcase original works ranging from photography and video to painting and sculpture.

Date: Aug 7-9, 2026
Location: Torrance

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Event summary

Highlights

World's largest international art fair dedicated to artist-run spaces
Features the NOMAD pop-up exhibit celebrating Southern California artists
Artists from global cities including Berlin, Vienna, and São Paulo
Participants keep 100% of all sales made during the event

Organized as a collaboration between the Torrance Art Museum and the city, Tryst serves as both an expansive exhibition and an international conference for alternative art organizations. Now in its fourth year, the fair facilitates networking and collaborative planning among artists who operate outside traditional commercial gallery circuits. A key feature of the event is the "NOMAD" pop-up exhibit, which highlights the creative output of Southern California artists.

The 2026 edition hosts participants from across the United States alongside international delegations from cities such as Berlin, Vienna, Bogota, Athens, and São Paulo. The fair is free for the public to attend and operates under an artist-centric model where participants retain the full total of their sales. Activities take place throughout the weekend at Del Amo Crossing, offering an informal environment for the public to interact directly with global creators.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Del Amo Crossing; www.dailybreeze.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Torrance

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