Gallery Gala 2026

Submit your work to Blue Line Arts’ annual Gallery Gala – Benefit Art Auction, a celebration of creativity, community, and impact. This is your chance to connect directly with collectors, elevate your visibility, and champion a mission that puts artists first. Choose your own commission rate and know that every bid helps fuel free public exhibitions, artist opportunities, and arts education programs.

Blue Line Arts invites artists working in all mediums to submit one original artwork for inclusion in this year's Gallery Gala – Benefit Art Auction, a premier fundraising event celebrating creativity, community, and cultural access.

This elegant evening will feature a live and silent auction, hearty appetizers, cocktails, and a special performance. Your contribution will directly support Blue Line Arts’ mission to provide free, high-quality arts programming for the public while advocating for artists as essential contributors to a thriving community.
 

Why Submit?

Your participation helps us:

Provide Opportunities for Artists
Support commissions, public art projects, artist talks, solo exhibitions, internships, and our Art at Work program.

Promote Professional Development
Offer low- or no-cost professional development and internship opportunities that empower artists to thrive as administrators and entrepreneurs.

Advocate for Fair Compensation
Break the “starving artist” myth by reinforcing fair pay and supporting a sustainable creative economy.

Foster Community Health
Ensure free access to exhibitions that build empathy, pride, and mental wellbeing in our region.

Upgrade Gallery Spaces
Improve infrastructure to maintain a modern, welcoming space for artists and visitors alike.

Benefits of Participation

• Engage with a supportive arts community and network of collectors
• Gain visibility during one of our most high-profile events of the year
• Contribute meaningfully to a nonprofit dedicated to equity, access, and artistic excellence

Application Fee: None!  

• This opportunity is free to apply for.

Artist Commission Options

Artists may choose to:

• Donate 100% of auction proceeds to Blue Line Arts
• Or receive 25%, 50%, or 75% of the final auction sale price

This flexible model allows you to contribute in a way that aligns with your values and financial needs.

Important Dates

Submission Deadline EXTENDED: June 26th, 2026

Notification of Acceptance: July 10th, 2026

Shipping Deadline (the last day artworks should be mailed out by): July 31st, 2026

Artwork Drop-Off Dates: Sunday August 9th and Monday August 11th, 2026 from 10am to 3pm

Event Date: October 10th, 2026

Pick-Up Any Unsold Artwork: Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th from 11am to 5pm

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?

Contact Blue Line Arts at gallery@bluelinearts.org 

Together, let’s champion the arts, celebrate creativity, and invest in a culturally vibrant future.

Application Fee: None!  

• This opportunity is free to apply for.

Submission Requirements

• Artwork Images: at least 1, up to 10
• Artist Statement

Artists must indicate their preferred commission rate at the time of submission:

• Donate 100%
• Receive 75% of final sale
• Receive 50% of final sale
• Receive 25% of final sale

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
• All media accepted; 2D and 3D welcome

• Artwork must be exhibition-ready (framed or otherwise professionally presented) and suitable for display.
• All 2-D works must be ready to hang
• You must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Open to artists in the United States to apply
• Artwork that has been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts is allowed
• All artwork must be for sale
• Open to artists working in all media.
• All submitted work must be the property of the artist and available for sale through the auction.

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