Lois Lambert Gallery will permanently close its Santa Monica location on September 30, 2025. The gallery will host a month-long sale from September 1 through 30 before closing permanently. Owner Lois Lambert shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing gratitude and hinting at future projects.
Highlights
- Lois Lambert Gallery will conclude a 39-year legacy in Santa Monica on September 30, 2025.
- A sale of fine art and other objects will run at the gallery through the month of September before closure.
- Owner Lois Lambert cited rising financial hardships as the reason behind the decision.
Lois Lambert Gallery Will Permanently Close Its Space
Lois Lambert Gallery will say goodbye to its 39-year legacy in Santa Monica. The landmark gallery will hold a sale of artworks and design pieces from September 1 through 25 ahead of its final closure.
Addressed to valued customers, owner Lois Lambert shared a message with followers on Instagram expressing gratitude. The post read, “After 39 years, I will be closing my business, Lois Lambert Gallery, Gallery of Functional Art, and Our Gallery Store on September 30th.”
Lambert said the decision to close was difficult, citing rising costs and financial pressures that made continuing the gallery unsustainable. She added that since bearing the expense of running the gallery became unbearable, “it’s time to step away.”
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As founder and director, Lambert curates contemporary works from artists creating distinctive, design-forward pieces. Traveling across the globe, she seeks pieces that are original, creative, and inspirational. She supports artists and collectives driven by unique stories and a commitment to originality and accessibility.
Originally launched in 1987, the space carried the title Gallery of Functional Art. The gallery found its home in Frank Gehry’s Edgemar building in Santa Monica, California. Lambert established the Lois Lambert Gallery in 1994, spotlighting emerging and mid-career artists worldwide in multiple disciplines.
The adjoining Our Gallery Store showcased works of design and handmade creations. The Project Room expanded the gallery with a smaller exhibition venue, while 2017 saw the addition of the Upstairs Gallery.
Going Out of Business Sale
Lambert announced an approaching real “Going Out of Business” sale to take place from September 1 to the 30. The sale will feature weekly discounts, with both artworks and design pieces offered at reduced prices each week.
In the first week, items will be 20% to 30% off, increasing to 30%-40% in the second week and 40%-50% in the third. Final-week discounts will be applied to remaining inventory.
Upon closing, Lambert will be available by telephone for consultation, advice, and curation. In the future, she has plans to do “pop-up” exhibitions. Longtime guests and patrons will be notified by email when that is going to occur.
Since its founding, the Lois Lambert Gallery has showcased over 100 artists from the Americas, Europe, and Asia, bringing global contemporary art to Santa Monica audiences. The space consistently delivered original works that provoked thought and engaged audiences meaningfully.
