Call Description

Corrales Bosque Gallery (CBG), an artist-owned cooperative located in the historic village of Corrales, New Mexico, invites artists to submit up to 3 original, professionally executed 2D works for our upcoming juried show, THE BLUES.

This exhibition seeks high-quality artwork that reflects depth, originality, and a thoughtful interpretation of the theme: THE BLUES. We encourage you to explore this theme through personal, cultural, historical, or symbolic lenses. Successful submissions will go beyond surface-level ideas, demonstrating strong conceptual development and technical skill.

We welcome submissions in a range of 2D media—painting, drawing, mixed media, printmaking, and more—whether traditional, abstract, contemporary, or experimental.

This exhibition is intended for mid-career and established artists. While we value all artistic journeys, this show is not designed for students, hobbyists, or emerging artists still developing technical proficiency. Submissions should reflect a high level of craftsmanship, originality, and conceptual depth.

The exhibition will be on display for one month in our professional gallery setting, which has a long-standing reputation for showcasing exceptional regional talent.

Application Requirements

• Artists may submit up to 3 artworks. One to three pieces may be selected for exhibition.
• All accepted artwork must be ready to hang with proper wiring and D-rings (no sawtooth hangers).
• Gallery-wrapped canvases must be at least 1.5” deep, with painted edges.
• Maximum size: 400 total inches (H x W, including frame). For example, a framed 18” x 22” piece equals 396 inches.

Entry Fee: $45 per entry of up to three pieces.

Eligibility Criteria

This call is open to artists residing in AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, OK, TX, UT. Submissions must meet the following criteria:

• Artwork must be original, created solely by the submitting artist, and not produced in a workshop or classroom setting.
• No reproductions or digital prints of original work.
• Work must not infringe on copyrights or include any AI-generated components.
• This call is not open to student work or emerging artists in their early development phase. Artists should have prior exhibition experience or a demonstrable body of work at a professional level.