Founded in 2009, Durden and Ray is comprised of artist/curators who work together to create exhibition opportunities at their downtown Los Angeles space as well as in concert with artist groups and gallery spaces around the world. Durden and Ray concentrate on small, tightly curated group shows at the space, organised by the members, as well as the hosting of international artists as part of their commitment to global exchange and alternative networks. The Durden and Ray model expressly overlaps multiple strategies, including the commercial potential and visual identity of a gallery, the democratic structure of an artists’ group, and the shared local support of its programmes by group members and project partners that is similar to a non-profit organisation.