Band of Vices Stages Its Own Disruption with Dear Artists…
Los Angeles, CA — Band of Vices announces the world premiere of Dear Artists…, a new multi-show initiative conceived by Terrell Tilford as a love letter to visual artists and patrons, and dedicated to the legacy of Melvin A. Marshall, a curator who championed them. Launching in the gallery’s 10th anniversary year and marking nearly 50 exhibitions, Band of Vices is staging its own disruption of the current art-market narrative—replacing anxiety with access, and spectacle with substance.
For more than a decade, the love of collecting has drifted toward collecting art stars. Dear Artists… redirects attention to the artwork itself and the community it sustains—a practical invitation to fall in love with the art again.
“Dear Artists… is how we stage our own disruption,” says Founder & Creative Director, Terrell Tilford. “It’s love and infrastructure—clear formats, fair prices, and a platform that welcomes first-time collectors while re-energizing seasoned ones. We dedicate this initiative to Melvin A. Marshall, whose belief in artists guides every choice.
Dear Artists… is a counter-cyclical model: a unified format (each work 12 × 12 × 1.5 inches) with transparent price points of $500–$2,500. The goal is simple and structural—repair the circuit between artists, galleries, and collectors by lowering barriers, clarifying choices, and inviting broader participation. This inaugural series is curated by JosephBrandon, a multidisciplinary artist, curator and designer from New Orleans, LA, now based in Los Angeles.
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Opening & Artists Reception: Saturday, 15 November 2025, 2pm – 6pm
On View: 15 November 2025 – 3 January 2026
For all inquiries, please contact: HELLO@BandofVices.com
Band of Vices – DTLA: 1700 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 371, Los Angeles, CA 90021
