Call Detail
Wanderlust: The Art of Travel + Escapism
http://www.bluelinearts.org

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Contact Email: info@bluelinearts.org

Entry Deadline: 6/7/25
Days remaining to deadline: 87

Entry Fee (Art Submission): $25.00
Media Fee(Additional Submission): $5.00
Work Sample Requirements
Images | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 10
Total Samples | Minimum:Min. 1, Maximum:Max. 10
Call Type: Competitions
Eligibility: International
State: California
Event Dates: 8/16/26 - 9/27/26

Blue Line Arts invites artists to submit work for Wanderlust, a juried exhibition exploring escapism and the desire to travel in all its forms. This theme welcomes a broad interpretation, from the physical to the fantastical, the nostalgic to the futuristic. We seek art that delves into the longing for other worlds, whether through travel, imagination, memory, or alternate realities.

Escapism is not limited to the natural or geographic—it could mean a retreat into the digital realm, the inner sanctum of the mind, or the uncharted territory of dreams. Consider how moments of escape manifest in everyday life or how they spark bold, untethered journeys beyond what is familiar.

Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply, including but not limited to painting, sculpture, digital media, photography, mixed media, textile, installation, and video art. Surprise us with your interpretation of what it means to leave behind, to seek, or to arrive somewhere entirely new.

FREE for current Blue Line Arts Artist Members ($75) or above. Please contact the Gallery Coordinator (gallery@bluelinearts.org) for your discount code.  
$25 fee for Non-Members to submit one work of art. $5 each additional image up to 10. 

Important Dates

Exhibition Dates: August 16- September 27, 2025 

Deadline to Enter: June 7, 2025, 5pm PST

Artist Notification: June 21 2025, 5pm PST

Shipping deadline of work to Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA: August 3, 2025

Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: August 10th and 11th, from 10am to 3pm

Opening Reception: August 16, 2025

Pick up unsold work from Blue Line Arts: September 28-29, from 10am to 3pm

Unsold artworks will be shipped out within 2 weeks of the show's closing

 

Artist Commission

Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales and members receive a 60% commission. 

 

Note about Shipping/Delivery

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. 

If you ship your artwork to us, we’ll return it with the prepaid shipping label after the show closes. However, if you drop off your artwork in person, please plan to pick it up, as we cannot ship items that were hand-delivered. You are welcome to send someone in your place with an email or text confirmation. Thank you for your understanding.

Questions:
If you have questions about submissions, please contact the gallery coordinator during gallery hours at (916) 783-4117 or email any time at gallery@bluelinearts.org

 

Application Requirements

Application Requirements: You must be 18 years or older to apply. 

$25 fee for Non-Members, non-refundable

FREE for current Blue Line Arts Artist Members

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility

  • Open to all artists in the United States to apply
  • All 2-D works must be ready to hang

All artwork must be for sale

  • All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years
  • Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
  • 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 during the duration
  • 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
  • All artwork image files must be renamed in the following format:
    • ArtistName-ArtworkTitle.jpeg

Note about Shipping/Delivery:

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. 

 If you ship your artwork to us, we’ll return it with the prepaid shipping label after the show closes. However, if you drop off your artwork in person, please plan to pick it up, as we cannot ship items that were hand-delivered. You are welcome to send someone in your place with an email or text confirmation. Thank you for your understanding!

Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Artists will receive the following commission rate on all items sold during the show:

Non-members: 50%

Members: 60%