In 2026, Corey Helford Gallery (CHG) celebrates a landmark achievement: twenty years of championing artistic vision, fostering creative community, and helping shape the global landscape of New Contemporary Art.

To commemorate this milestone, CHG proudly presents Corey Helford gallery’s 20th anniversary celebration – august edition, a special two-part exhibition series bringing together an extraordinary roster of artists whose works have helped define the gallery's legacy over the past two decades.

Corey Helford gallery’s 20th anniversary celebration – august edition opens on August 8, 2026, followed by the September edition on September 19, 2026, creating one of the most ambitious and comprehensive series in the gallery's history. Together, they will showcase newly created works by artists who have contributed to CHG's evolution from a bold Los Angeles venture into one of the world's leading destinations for fine art.

More than a group show, the anniversary serves as a tribute to the artists who transformed a gallery into a movement. Founded in 2006 by Jan Corey Helford and television producer and creator Bruce Helford, Corey Helford Gallery emerged during a pivotal moment in visual culture. At a time when many artists working outside traditional art world structures were seeking visibility, CHG became a home for creators whose work blended technical mastery, storytelling, popular culture, fantasy, surrealism, and personal narrative.

Located in Downtown Los Angeles, CHG has become known for its commitment to artistic excellence, ambitious exhibitions, and unwavering support of artists across every stage of their careers. Through its programming, the gallery has helped bridge the gap between fine art and popular culture, creating opportunities for artists whose work resonates across generations and disciplines.

"Our 20th Anniversary is truly a celebration of the artists," says Jan Corey Helford and Bruce Helford. "Without them, the gallery would simply be a beautiful building with empty walls. Every exhibition, every opening night, every milestone we've reached over the last twenty years has been made possible by the incredible creative community that has trusted us with their work and their vision."

Since its founding, CHG has presented hundreds of exhibitions featuring many of the defining artists of the past two decades while producing landmark collaborations that have carried its bold artistic vision far beyond the gallery walls.

Among the gallery's most memorable achievements are the internationally celebrated Art from the new world exhibition at the Bristol City Museum in England, Charity by numbers benefiting the Alliance for Children's Rights, the official Hello Kitty 45th anniversary group show in partnership with Sanrio, Frankenstein 200th anniversary group exhibition curated by Shogrin, Kirbyvision: a tribute to Jack Kirby created in collaboration with the Jack Kirby Museum & Research Center, Care bearsTM forever produced with CloudCo Entertainment, and Toys as art, art inspired by toys commemorating Mattel's 80th Anniversary. These groundbreaking shows exemplify CHG's ability to connect its leading artists with beloved cultural icons, institutions, and audiences around the world while continually expanding the boundaries of what modern visual culture can be.

Corey Helford gallery’s 20th anniversary celebration – august edition continues this legacy by bringing together a multigenerational group of artists who have played an integral role in the gallery's history. Each participating artist has been invited to create a new original work in honor of the occasion, resulting in a collection that reflects the diversity, innovation, and creative spirit that has defined CHG for two decades. Together, the exhibition serves as both a celebration of the past and a glimpse into the future of contemporary art. As the gallery enters its third decade, its mission remains unchanged: to champion artists, cultivate community, and provide a platform for visionary creators whose work challenges, inspires, and connects people across cultures and continents.