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.

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.

• 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.

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.