Prospectus
Lore & Legend will showcase fine art inspired by fiction, fantasy, lore & legend. This open call welcomes fan art creations inspired by literature or the creative work of others, as well as original content from the artist’s own imagination that aligns with fantasy genres both high and low.
Jury: Blue Line Arts Co-Directors Brooke Abrames and MaryTess Mayall
Important Dates:
Deadline to submit: May 1st, 2023
Notifications: May 5th, 2023
Exhibition Dates: May 27 – July 8, 2023
Shipped work must arrive at Blue Line Arts no later than May 21, 2023
Hand deliver work to Blue Line Arts: May 21 & 22, 10am – 3pm
Opening Reception: June 17, 2023 from 4 – 8pm
Pick up unsold work from Blue Line Arts: July 9 or 10, 10am – 3pm
Fees & Prizes:
Blue Line Arts Members: Free application with coupon code
Cash Prizes:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $100
Eligibility
- All artwork must be original and completed within the last 5 years
- Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts
- All 2-D works must be ready to hang with wire backing, no sawtooth hangers.
- 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- No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside of the exhibition prior to the closing date
- All applications must be submitted through the Calls for Entry (Café) Platform
- 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
- All artwork images must be renamed in the following format:
- LastNameFirstName_ArtworkTitle
- The artist is responsible to pay for all shipping and should have a prepaid label from FedEx or UPS (No US Mail) for return of artwork.
Application Requirements: You must be 18 years or older to apply. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $25.00 for submitting a minimum of 1 work and a maximum of 5 works. All applications will be submitted online via callforentry.org
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
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