Charlie James Gallery is a contemporary art gallery based in Los Angeles, founded in 2008 in the city’s Chinatown neighborhood. Since its inception, the gallery has developed a reputation for presenting a dynamic program that brings together emerging and established artists whose practices critically engage with the social, political, and cultural conditions of their time. Working across painting, sculpture, textile, installation, and new media, the gallery places particular emphasis on artists addressing questions of identity, race, gender, and broader socio political apps, with a sustained commitment to amplifying marginalized voices and underrepresented narratives.

Under the direction of gallery director Ever Velasquez, Charlie James Gallery is recognized for a rigorous and often provocative curatorial approach, including influential annual group exhibitions that have become a defining feature of its program. Alongside its exhibition activity, the gallery prioritizes the long term development and canonical integration of its artists through close collaboration with museums, academic institutions, and curators. Charlie James Gallery operates from two spaces on historic Chung King Road in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to the city’s contemporary art community.