The Other Open: Call for Artists

The Other Art Fair is seeking imaginative and boundary-pushing artists, designers, and fabricators to create artist-designed mini-golf holes for our upcoming Los Angeles edition this September 2026.

This is your chance to turn your artistic vision into an interactive installation that merges art and play. Selected artists will conceptualize, design, and fabricate their own mini-golf hole, to be featured as part of a playable feature at the fair. 

FULL PDF of This Call For Artists is viewable HERE. 

We’re looking for

• Bold, creative, and engaging designs
• Playable and functional mini-golf holes
• Designs should reflect your unique artistic voice, be visually engaging, and/or conceptually interesting
• Bonus points for interactivity, humor, narrative, or Los Angeles-inspired elements
• No branded or commercial content unless part of a fair approved partnership.
• Durable construction suitable for thousands of fairgoers

Important Details

• Location: The Other Art Fair Los Angeles at Barker Hangar, September 24-27, 2026.
• Production: Artists are responsible for fabricating and installing their own holes; The Other Art Fair will provide logistical support, golf clubs and balls, scorecards, signage and onsite staff supervision. 
• Transportation: Selected artist(s) are expected to deliver their designs (assembled/disassembled) to/from Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on dates outlined on the next page.
• Budget: A $500 artist fee will be provided; otherwise, artists should plan for self-funded or sponsored builds.
• Exposure: This is a high-visibility opportunity, with extensive foot traffic, press attention, and social media coverage
• Deadline: We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, but hope to have all interested parties submit by July 19th. 

 

Need some Inspiration? Check these out!

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Size & Footprint:

• Maximum footprint: 8 ft long x 4 ft wide (can be smaller, but not larger)
• Height limit: 5 ft max (including obstacles or sculptures), to avoid sightline issues
• Golf hole must be a standard 4.25" cup size at a minimum 4" depth
  Successful designs will most likely include a raised surface to accommodate the golf hole.
• Modular construction encouraged for easier transport and setup

Playability:

• Hole must be fully playable by one person using a standard putter and golf ball
• We ask that the design accommodate standard 6-stroke mini golf scoring rules.  
• Must include a clear "tee-off" area and a final hole or target where the ball finishes
• Avoid extremely difficult, gimmicky, or frustrating elements—it should be fun for all ages, simple builds are welcome!
• Accessibility: Consider fairgoers of all ages and physical abilities

Materials & Safety:

• All structures must be sturdy, stable, and safe for public interaction
• No sharp edges, loose parts, or trip hazards
• Use durable materials that can withstand 4 full days of foot traffic (e.g., plywood, turf, PVC, etc.)
• Indoor venue—no need to weatherproof, but surfaces should be cleanable
• There will not be access to power outlets, so all technical elements must be battery supported. 

Timeline

• July 2026:
  Application Deadline: July 19th
  If selected you’ll receive an agreement and receive 50% of the Fee on July 31st

• August 2026: 
  We will collect images and behind the scenes footage to help build our marketing and PR campaign to promote the mini golf feature. 
  August 21st: 25% of fee is paid

• September 2026
  Installation (drop-off & build days): September 23rd-24th
  Fair Dates: September 24th-27th
  Deinstall: September 27th (6-9pm)
  September 28th:Remaining 25% fee is paid

Please Provide a Sketch or Diagram of your proposed Mini-Golf Hole.

Please provide us with any photographic examples or portfolio images of previously fabricated artworks or other industrial design experience.