OUT OF THE BLUE

OUT OF THE BLUE

An exhibition about the unexpected, the uninvited, and the beauty of what we never saw coming.

There’s the blue of a room just before dark, and the electric blue you can spot from across the street. Then there are the things that happen out of the blue. A voice you thought you’d never hear again. A sudden rush of joy on an ordinary day. One detail in a photograph that changes how you see the whole scene.

For this juried exhibition, Palm Art Gallery invites you to submit work hat makes us feel the color blue, catches us by surprise, or does both.

OUT OF THE BLUE
The color blue and the things we never saw coming.

You can forget an entire afternoon and remember the exact blue of the room. You can hear a voice you haven’t heard in years and feel, for a second, as if no time has passed. Out of the Blue is Palm Art Gallery’s juried exhibition about the color blue and the moments that take us by surprise and stay with us.

Blue can be the last light in a house you’re leaving, the electric blue of a night you wish would go on, or the wash of color that makes a familiar face feel suddenly far away. And surprise has its own shades. There’s the shock of good news on an ordinary day, the laugh that escapes at the worst possible moment, the tenderness you feel for someone you thought you’d stopped missing.

We’re looking for the ways those feelings find their way into art. A photograph might catch someone in the instant their expression changes. A sculpture might make a familiar object feel strangely intimate. An abstract painting might carry the exhilaration of something you can’t yet put into words. Maybe blue fills the whole piece. Maybe it’s a single mark your eye keeps returning to. Maybe the blue is all in the title, in that feeling of being caught off guard.

Think of a piece you still feel something for every time you see it. Submit it to Out of the Blue 

Together, they create something unforgettable.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme freely. Your work does not need to be surreal or unusual in an obvious way. A striking portrait, an abstract composition, a dramatic landscape, a quiet photograph, an unexpected color combination, an unusual perspective, or an extraordinary detail from everyday life can all belong in OUT OF THE BLUE

We welcome a broad range of artistic approaches, including painting, photography, drawing, digital art, mixed media, collage, illustration, sculpture, and other visual media.

This exhibition is intentionally open and expansive. We want to see the world through your eyes.

We are especially interested in work that feels visually compelling, original, emotionally engaging, or impossible to ignore.

Perhaps your work celebrates imperfection. Perhaps it transforms something ordinary into something extraordinary. Perhaps it explores beauty in places others overlook. Or perhaps it simply creates an image that makes the viewer wonder:

What am I looking at — and why can’t I look away?

Whether your work is bold or subtle, figurative or abstract, joyful or mysterious, polished or raw, we invite you to surprise us.

Show us the unusual.
Show us the unexpected.
Show us the extraordinary.

Welcome to OUT OF THE BLUE

Artist Benefits Include:

• Lifetime link to your dedicated artist page
• Exposure to over 10,000 art buyers, collectors, and subscribers
• Opportunity to auction selected artwork online
• Featured artist interview to strengthen collector engagement
• Ongoing online visibility and promotional exposure
• 150,000 page views recorded in July 2026 alone

Broad, Inspiring Theme that resonates with every artist. It’s flexible enough to accommodate diverse styles, ranging from realism to abstraction, and from minimalism to maximalism.

Global Visibility – Your work will be showcased in a professional online exhibition, accessible to curators, collectors, and art lovers worldwide.

Inclusive & Welcoming – Whether you’re emerging or established, traditional or digital, all mediums and levels of experience are celebrated here.

Professional Promotion – The show will be marketed across social media, newsletters, and art networks, giving your work exposure beyond your own circle.

Community & Connection – Be part of a vibrant, international group of artists who share a passion for creativity.

Universal Appeal – Unlike niche shows, this theme has timeless, mainstream resonance that continues to attract viewers and buyers.

NEW! You will have a choice to auction your Art on PalmGallery.art. 

Collectors Will Love "OUT OF THE BLUE"
Fresh Global Talent – Discover emerging and established artists from around the world, each bringing a unique vision.

Wide Range of Styles & Media – From bold contemporary works to delicate abstractions, paintings to photography, digital art to sculpture — there’s something to resonate with every collector’s taste.

Exclusivity & Access – Many participating artists will offer original works and limited editions available directly through the show, giving collectors first access to new creations.

OUT OF THE BLUE is your chance to see what happens when artists get playful with the most essential tools in their toolbox. It’s smart, it’s stylish, it’s sometimes weird — and always full of personality. Perfect for the curious, the creative, and anyone who still gets a thrill from a perfectly drawn curve or an oddly satisfying shape.

Come for the fun. Stay for the inspiration. Leave seeing the world in a different light.

ABOUT THE EXHIBITION

OUT OF THE BLUE.is an international online art exhibition that invites painters, digital artists, photographers, and mixed-media creators to explore the emotional, cultural, and visual impact of Line, shape, and form. We welcome your interpretation if you create abstract masterpieces, surreal dreamscapes, or hyperrealistic scenes!

Artworks will be judged based on creativity, originality, quality of work, composition, and overall artistic ability.

-  Selected artworks (up to 3 per applicant) will be exhibited in an international online group exhibition organized by Palm Art Gallery.

- Other awards include a lifelong permanent link to boost artists’ online visibility and intensive exposure for selected artists to showcase their artworks to art enthusiasts, experts, and art collectors.

ENTRY DEADLINE: Submit from now until 12/02/2026

Previous Exhibitions here

Lifetime Artist Profile Page
Each selected artist will receive a free online profile page on the Palm Art Gallery platform.

Instagram promotion to boost sales

Duration: December 6 to December 29 2026

We are confident that your participation will greatly enhance the exhibition and provide you with invaluable exposure and opportunities. We would be honored to feature your work and look forward to the possibility of collaborating with you on this exciting project.

You can enter this competition with a Single Entry of:

• Three art pieces for $32, if you wish to submit only one, submit it 3 times in order to meet the minimum requirement.
• Up to 15 additional art pieces  at $10 each)

Exhibiting artists will be selected based on the quality of their single entry and the overall quality of their work. Exhibiting artists will be announced by  October 7, 2016 If you are selected for this exhibition, details will be provided via email.

Good luck, and I'm happy to see your art very soon

• For artwork of ALL MEDIUMS, STYLES
• For artists from ALL LOCATIONS
• For Artists of ALL CAREER LEVELS
• Open to all visual artists worldwide.

Categories: Original artworks in 2D and 3D media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital art, and mixed media.

Styles: All styles are accepted, including abstract and representational.

Size: No size limit.

Creation Year: No limit,

Originality: Artworks must be entirely the entrant’s work without supervision. No copies or derivatives of other works.

Rights: Artists must have all rights to present and publish their artworks internationally.

Photo Requirements: Only the artwork should be visible (no frames or extraneous backgrounds).

Number of Artworks: Up to 9 original pieces can be submitted.

Other Restrictions: Artworks containing pornographic, violent, racist, or religiously hateful content are not admissible.

Fees and Guarantees:

Submission Fee: 

Up to three art pieces for $32, if you wish to submit only one, submit it 3 times in order to meet the minimum requirement.

Up to 15 additional art pieces  at ($10 each)

Selection Fees: No selection fees

Artist Requirements

Artist Data

– Photo

– Full Name

– City and Country of Residence

– Phone

– Email

– Social Media Links (optional)

– Website (optional)

– Artist Statement

Artwork Data:

– Title

– Category

– Medium

– Creation Year

– Size (Width x Height x Depth) in inches

– Artwork Description

– Price in USD

– Photo Specs: JPG, RGB, 300 DPI, min. 1000 pixels wide or tall, max. 5MB file size. Named as Artist’s first and last name, Artwork’s name.

Rewards

Selected Artworks: The chosen pieces will be showcased in our elegant, international online group exhibition, hosted by Palm Art Gallery.

Artwork Sales: Selected artworks will be available for purchase through the exhibition’s online link. If your artwork is not for sale, please specify it IN CAPITAL letters at the beginning of the artwork description.

Life-long Links: Exhibition links and artist pages will remain active indefinitely, enhancing the online visibility of the selected artists. The buy button will be removed if the artwork is sold somewhere else