From Sea to Shining Sea

The Blaine Art Gallery invites artists across North America to submit work for From Sea to Shining Sea, our Summer Juried Exhibition celebrating the beauty, character, and spirit of the places we call home.

From coastal waters and mountain landscapes to rural towns, vibrant cities, forests, deserts, and open plains, we welcome artwork that reflects the unique identity of your region. What makes your corner of North America unforgettable? What landscapes, traditions, or moments inspire connection and pride?

Whether bold or quiet, contemporary or traditional, we invite you to share your artistic vision and help tell the story of North America — from sea to shining sea.

We welcome submissions in all mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, printmaking, fiber arts, ceramics, and digital art (please note: motion media cannot be accepted at this time).

The Blaine Art Gallery invites artists from across North America to submit work for our upcoming Summer Juried Exhibition, From Sea to Shining Sea — a celebration of the landscapes, communities, culture, and character that make the places we call home extraordinary.

From rugged coastlines and mountain ranges to open prairies, city streets, forests, lakes, deserts, and small-town charm, we encourage artists to explore what makes their corner of North America unique. What inspires pride in where you live? What beauty, spirit, or story defines your region?

We welcome submissions in all mediums, including painting, photography, sculpture, mixed media, jewelry, printmaking, fiber arts, ceramics, and digital art (please note: motion media cannot be accepted at this time).

Whether your work captures sweeping natural beauty, local traditions, quiet moments, or bold regional identity, we invite you to share your vision and become part of this exciting summer exhibition.

Let your art tell the story of the place you know and love — from sea to shining sea.

Submission Details

Submission fee is  $35.00 You may submit up to 3 entries. 

Dimensions

• 2D artwork maximum 40” on longest side
• 3D artwork maximum 60” longest dimension

All artwork must be for sale, indicate price including the 25% gallery commission. Deadline for entries is June 19, 2026. Notification of acceptance is June 22, 2026.

If you are out of the area and wish to ship your accepted entry please ship to : Margaret Owens C/O Blaine Arts Council 5620 Sanderling Way Blaine, WA 98230 to be received no later that July 3, 2026. If you are hand delivering to the Gallery 922 Peace Portal Drive, Blaine WA please arrange to deliver July 6th & 7th, 2026, 11-2pm or by arrangement with the gallery.

Important Dates:                                          

• Entry Deadline: June 19th
• Notice of Acceptance:  June 22nd
• Drop off Dates: July 6th & July 7th
• Shipping Deadline:  July 3rd
• Opening Reception:  July 11th, 4:00pm-6:30pm
• Exhibition Dates:  July 11th - August 9th
• Pick Up Date:  August 10th  – 11th, 10:00am – 1:00pm. or by arrangement
• Return Shipping Dates:  – August 17th & 18th

Shipping and Drop Offs:

Drop offs:  July 6th & 7th, 10am – 1pm at:

Blaine Art Gallery

922 Peace Portal Dr.

Blaine, WA 98230

Please send shipments to the following address to arrive no later than July 3rd: 

Blaine Arts Council

c/o Margaret Owens

5620 Sanderling Way

Blaine, WA 98230

If you can’t drop off your artwork, Shipping costs are your responsibility.  Please include a pre-paid printed return label in the box with your artwork

Don’t forget to include a label along with your artwork with following information:   your name, artwork title, material & price. (preferably attached to the artwork).

Please don’t use packing peanuts.

Pick Ups & Shipment Returns:

Pick up dates are:  August 10th  – 11th, 10:00am – 1:00pm. or by arrangement

Address: 

Blaine Art Gallery

922 Peace Portal Dr.

Blaine, WA 98230                                                                     

Return Shipping of artwork:  August 17th & 18th

2D work must be no longer than 40” on it longest side (including frame).

3D work must be no larger than 60” in height, width or depth.

Artwork submitted must be the same work represented by the submitted digital images.

2D work must be wired (with no wires showing) and no tooth hangers.

All artwork accepted must be for sale.

Blaine Art Gallery reserves the right to reject any work that is not represented accurately in the image or that arrives damaged and does not comply with the entry criteria.

Artists must reside in US

Acceptable media includes painting, photography, mixed media, sculpture, printmaking and ceramics, jewelry, fiberarts and digital art.

Artwork submitted must not be copied.

Ineligible art mediums:  Video, Film, Audio, Giclee Prints, or Installations.