THe Gallery

By Valence Projects and LA Hope Dealer

Downtown Los Angeles

The Gallery is a 1000+ sq. ft. street-level creative space located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. what used to be a cafe on the corner of 5th and Main, our industrial location provides great natural light, and a flexible open layout, built to host bold ideas

From pop-up shops and art shows to brand activations and community events. Designed as a blank canvas for creatives, The Gallery offers an accessible space for artists, designers, and entrepreneurs to take up space and show out.

Launch pad

We’re opening up our gallery space in Downtown LA for creatives ready to take the next step.

Your vision. 4 Days. $1000.

What You Get:

  • 4-day takeover of the +1000sq.ft. first floor showroom.

  • Street-facing windows with foot traffic

  • 2 Cafe Counters

  • Gallery lighting + hang-ready walls

  • Load-in/load-out access

  • Access to seating upon request

  • Available with curated artworks or blank slate

Rate: $1000*

*this discounted rate does not apply to major brands or production companies 
*cleaning, staging and off-hours rates may apply
This space is for the builders, the dreamers, the doers. Whether you’re an artist debuting new work, a designer launching a collection, or a small business testing your next move, The Gallery is for those ready to grow. We know how hard it can be to take that next step and sometimes, all it takes is the right space.

We're especially work with creatives and entrepreneurs who are invested in Downtown LA and the surrounding neighborhoods. If you're working to build something real and lasting in this community, we want to work with you.

Who is this for?

Perfect for…
  • Independent artists or designers dropping new work
  • Product-based businesses needing a real-world moment
  • Creatives hosting a zine launch, album drop, or workshop
  • Curators or small collectives producing a short show
  • Stylists, photographers, or set designers needing a scene
  • Entrepreneurs testing a retail idea

DTLA, on the Rise.

Downtown LA is in a pivotal moment of creative resurgence. From new businesses to grassroots art movements, there's a collective energy here—and we’re excited to support those building within it.

Walkable Cultural Hub

Surrounded by landmarks like MOCA, The Broad, and Little Tokyo, DTLA continues to grow as a destination for culture, making it a strategic spot for artists and small brands to show up.

Creative Foot Traffic

With a high density of galleries, studios, and design offices nearby, Downtown sees a steady flow of artists, curators, and creatives moving through the neighborhood throughout the week.

Just up the block, the Sunday Farmers Market and Flea bring in steady foot traffic, making weekends ideal for vendors, pop-ups, and coffee or food activations.

DTLA Farmers Market – Sundays

First Thursdays
DTLA Art Walk –

On the first Thursday of every month, galleries across Downtown open their doors late for DTLA Art Night, attracting art lovers, collectors, and crowds looking to discover something new.