Prospectus
Deadline to Apply: June 19th, 2026
Blue Line Arts invites artists working in all mediums to submit one original artwork for inclusion in the inaugural 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 Requirements
Application Fee: None!
This opportunity is free to apply for.
Submission Requirements
Artwork Images: at least 1, up to 10
Artist Statement (optional)
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
Eligibility Criteria
All 2-D works must be ready to hang
Artwork must be exhibition-ready (framed or otherwise professionally presented) and suitable for display.
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
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: June 19th, 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
The artist is responsible for paying for all shipping to the gallery and we are expecting for the selected work to go home with an event attendee by the end of the evening. If there are any artworks that do not receive bids during the event, they will be added to a last chance silent auction.
Questions?
Contact Blue Line Arts at gallery@bluelinearts.org
Together, let’s champion the arts, celebrate creativity, and invest in a culturally vibrant future.
Auction Details & Pricing
Blue Line Arts will set the starting bid at one-third (1/3) of the artwork’s stated market value, as submitted by the artist.
Final sales may exceed market value depending on auction interest, but no reserve prices will be accepted.
Artists are responsible for providing an accurate market value; Blue Line Arts reserves the right to adjust for consistency.
All sales are final. Payment will be processed after the event, and artists opting to receive a commission will be paid their selected percentage within 30 days of the event date.
Commission & Donations
Artists who opt to receive a commission will receive the selected percentage of the final auction sale price (not the market value).
Artists who choose to donate 100% of the sale support Blue Line Arts’ nonprofit mission directly and will be provided with a tax acknowledgment letter for the amount of the sale.
All proceeds retained by Blue Line Arts will go toward supporting exhibitions, public programs, professional development for artists, and community access to the arts.
Delivery & Pickup
Accepted artwork must be delivered or shipped to Blue Line Arts between August 4th–10th, 2026 during regular gallery hours.
Unsold artwork (if applicable) must be picked up no later than October 31, 2026.
Artists are responsible for all shipping or delivery arrangements and any associated costs.
Liability
Blue Line Arts will handle all artwork with care and provide secure installation during the exhibition and event. However, the organization is not liable for loss, theft, or damage to the artwork while in its possession or during transport.
Artists are encouraged to carry their own insurance if desired.
Additional Terms
By submitting artwork, artists grant Blue Line Arts the right to photograph and reproduce images of the artwork for promotional and archival purposes related to the Gallery Gala and future fundraising efforts.
Participation in the auction constitutes acceptance of these rules and terms.
Blue Line Arts reserves the right to decline any artwork that does not meet professional standards or align with the values of the organization.
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