Call Detail
Handmade for the Holidays 2024
Entry Deadline: 9/20/24
Days remaining to deadline: 7

Entry Fee (Entry Fee): $25.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 10
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 10
Call Type: Exhibitions
Eligibility: International
State: California

Description:

Call for artists: we are seeking handmade items such as jewelry, ceramics, cards, etc that make great holiday gifts this November and December!

A mediums are eligible. We are only going to accept artworks priced at or below $250. For this opportunity we are specifically searching for works that are smaller in size and giftable.

Artworks will be sold directly off the wall/shelf and there may be opportunities to restock work with local artists during the exhibition. You will be able to submit up to 10 artworks works to be considered.

Application Fee:

This artist call is free for artist level members! Please email gallery@bluelinearts.org in order to receive the discount code for this call. 

For artists who do not hold a membership with our organization there is a $25 application fee.

Important Dates 

Application deadline: Online applications must be submitted by September 20th at 5:00pm PST 

Show dates: November 23rd to December 28th, 2024

Notifications: Results will be sent by 5pm PST on October 4th, 2024

Shipping Deadline: October 25th, 2024 (Artwork should be dropped off with shipping carrier)

Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: November 18th and 19th, from 10am-3pm 

Opening Reception: Saturday December 21st, 2024 from 5 to 8pm

Pick up any unsold work from Blue Line Arts: December 29th and 30th from 10am-3pm 

Questions:

If you have questions about submissions, please contact Blue Line Arts staff during gallery hours at (916) 783-4117 or at gallery@bluelinearts.org

Application Requirements

Application Fee:

This artist call is free for artist level members! Please email gallery@bluelinearts.org in order to receive the discount code for this call. 

For artists who do not hold a membership with our organization there is a $25 application fee.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

  • Open to artists everywhere!
  • All artwork must be original and completed within the last 2 years.
  • Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
  • Any wall hung artworks must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware. All frames and canvases must have a wire installed prior to delivery.
  • All artwork must be individually for sale
  • No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside of the exhibition prior to the closing date
  • Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales and members receive a 60% commission.
  • Artwork limitations
    • Artwork must be no larger than 32" wide.
    • Artworks must be listed for sale at or under $250.
  • The artist is responsible to pay for all shipping and should have a prepaid label from FedEx or UPS (No US Mail)  for return of artwork.