On the Rise 2027

Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA is thrilled to announce the return of On the Rise, our regional emerging artist exhibition! This exhibit is dedicated to showcasing exceptional artwork created by artists aged 14 to 24. On the Rise is the perfect opportunity to elevate budding artists and connect them with the wider community, or give young artists their first opportunity to show in a gallery space.

We welcome submissions in any medium, including painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, and more.

Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA is thrilled to announce the return of On the Rise, our regional emerging artist exhibition! This exhibit is dedicated to showcasing exceptional artwork created by artists aged 14 to 24. Please note that artists under 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the consignment agreement upon acceptance.

Part of our mission as a nonprofit is to support and nurture the creative spirit of artists of all ages and experience levels. On the Rise is a perfect opportunity to learn how the process of a juried exhibition works first hand from beginning to end. 

We welcome submissions in any medium, including painting, sculpture, digital art, photography, and more.

Application Fee

Free Submissions: Current Blue Line Arts Members at the College Student and Artist Level as well as High school students from Placer County and neighboring Sacramento, El Dorado, Yolo, Yuba, Sutter, and Nevada Counties can submit for free.

Discounts Available: 50% off codes for the application fee are offered for high school students outside these areas, as well as community college or university students regardless of region specificity.

To request a free entry or 50% discount coupon code, email gallery@bluelinearts.org as early as possible. Coupon codes are processed manually during normal business hours (Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-5pm, so please plan ahead).

Important Dates

Exhibition Dates: May 8th to June 19th, 2027

Submission Deadline: March 12th, 2027

Artist Notification: April 9th, 2027

Shipping deadline of work to Blue Line Arts: April 23rd, 2027

Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: May 2nd & 3rd from 10am to 3pm

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 15th from 5-7pm

Closing Reception: Saturday, June 19th from 5-7pm

Pick up unsold work from Blue Line Arts: June 20th & 21st from 10am to 3pm

Shipping/Delivery Information

• All shipped work will be shipped back 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.
• If you cannot make drop-off or pick-up days, you’re welcome to send someone in your place with an email confirmation.

Questions

If you have questions about submissions, please contact Blue Line Arts staff during gallery hours at (916) 783-4117 or at gallery@bluelinearts.org

• This call to artists is exclusively open to artists who are between 14 and 24 years old at the time of applying. 
• There is a non-refundable entry fee of $25 to apply to this call. This fee allows applicants to upload between 1 and 5 photos of artworks for possible inclusion in the exhibition. Scholarships are avaliable to help with this fee.
• Artists who are under 18 years old must have their parent or legal guardian apply through CAFE on their behalf. 
• If you are an adult applying on behalf of an Artist who is under 18 years old you will need to upload artworks to your CAFE Portfolio with all relevant details. You will need to submit the name of the artist who is under 18 years old and define your relationship to them in a question later in the application.

Submission Requirements

• Artwork Images: at least 1, up to 5
• Artist Statement (optional)

Image Specifications

• Between 1mb and 3mb in size
• Minimum of 1200 px on one side
• Images must be in JPG format

• Artists aged 14–24 residing in qualified regions.
• All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years
• Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
• All 2-D works must be ready to hang
• All artwork must be for sale
• 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 prior to the closing date
• 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