Statement:

Phantom Galleries LA is a privately owned business whose goal is to sustain itself. Many of our Locations are unfunded and or partially funded. Our organization currently relies on the generosity of its volunteers and participants. We do not rent or own the properties that we install exhibits in. We are guests of our generous hosts and benefactors the property owners. Our priority is not to cause injury or harm to the reputation of our generous hosts. We are respectful and grateful for this opportunity and do not engage in any activities that will place at risk or cause injury or harm to the reputation of our hosts. Protecting the property owner's interests and reputation are always our first priority. We are not a traditional gallery, or museum.

Each window installation is a site specific partnership between Artist, Curator, Property Owner, and PGLA . Every window is a one of a kind experience that requires all parties to communicate about what is appropriate and what is inappropriate content for each location and requires that everyone work together to create a rewarding experience for all. Each participating Arts Organization, Independent Curator, Artist is informed about what is and is not appropriate to show at each location. We do not censor or suppress any artists work but we do edit what can and can not be placed into each property based on the community that the property is located in. We are guests in someone else's home and we respect and appreciate the opportunity that we have been given and work within the limitations of that invitation.

If an artist work arrives and is in breach of what had been discussed and or agreed upon, verbally or in written form, than it is relocated to a more suitable location. If that can not be accomplished that the art is removed.

Work is placed in public pedestrian view. We can not knowingly choose work that will offend or intentionally provoke or incite numerous complaints. Clearly we would no longer be desirable guests if we were to do so and would be asked to leave. We are only able to offer Artist's opportunities if we have participating locations for their exhibits to be in.