Call Detail
Days remaining to deadline: 171
Entry Fee (Solo Show 2025): $25.00
Images | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 10
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 3, Maximum:Max. 10
Eligibility: National
State: California
Blue Line Arts, in Roseville, CA, invites artists to submit proposals for a solo exhibition in one of our gallery spaces. This opportunity is ideal for early-career or established artists seeking to showcase a medium-sized body of work. This show will be on display in our Westpark Gallery space.
Artists who can demonstrate a range of work sizes and price points are encouraged to apply, as this enhances accessibility and engagement for a broader collector and viewer base.
The Westpark gallery space is best suited to medium-to-small artworks, such as paintings, drawings, prints, or sculptures smaller than 24”. While we welcome applications from artists working in all mediums, please note that large sculptural works or installation pieces may be more challenging to accommodate. This opportunity is free for Blue Line Artist Level members to apply!
Our selection process will prioritize
- Cohesion: A clear, cohesive theme or artistic narrative across the body of work.
- Range: Demonstration of versatility in artwork size and price, to appeal to diverse audiences and collectors.
Important Dates
Application deadline: Online applications must be submitted by October 18 at 5:00pm PST
Show dates: November 29th 2025 to January 3rd 2026
Notifications: Results will be sent by 5pm PST on November 1st, 2025
Shipping Deadline: November 15th, 2024 (Artwork should be dropped off with shipping carrier)
Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: November 16th and 17th, from 10am-3pm
Opening Reception: Saturday December 20th, from 5 to 8pm
Pick up any unsold work from Blue Line Arts: January 4th and 5th from 10am-3pm
Shipping/Delivery Information
All shipped work will be shipped back in within 2 weeks of the show's closing date.
The artist is responsible for paying for all shipping and should have a prepaid label from FedEx or UPS (No US Mail) for the return of artwork.
Artwork that is shipped may be picked up, however artwork that is dropped off MUST be picked up by hand.
Questions
If you have questions about submissions, please email gallery@bluelinearts.org, or call (916) 783-4117 from 11am - 5pm PST, Tuesday through Saturday
Application Requirements
You must be 18 years or older to apply.
Blue Line Members: Blue Line Artist members may apply for free. Please email gallery@bluelinearts.org for your discount code.
All others must pay a non-refundable entry fee of $25, a flat fee for up to 10 images/artworks.
Submission Materials
- 3-10 Images of proposed or representative works. You may choose to upload multiple views of the same work, if you’d like.
- Artist Statement (1000 characters max)
- Solo Show Proposal Narrative (2000 characters max) detailing the vision and thematic focus of the proposed exhibition and why Blue Line Arts is an ideal venue for your solo show.
- Artist CV listing any previous exhibitions or other relevant information to demonstrate your career path.
Image Specifications
- Between 1mb and 3mb in size
- Minimum of 1200 px on one side
- Images must be in JPG format
- Name your JPGs as follows: Artist Name-Artwork Title.jpg
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to artists in the United States to apply
- All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years
- Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
- All 2-D works must be ready to hang
- All artwork must be for sale
- Accepted artwork that differs significantly from image in online submission will be disqualified
- No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside of the exhibition prior to the closing date once artwork has been accepted.
- Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales and members receive a 60% commission.
Size Limitations
- Art must be able to enter through the doors with a clearance of 94”h x 91”w
- Ceilings in the gallery are 10 feet high
- Nothing over 60 lbs will be accepted