Alphabet Soup

With support from the California Arts Council, Blue Line Arts is hosting a variety group show of LGBTQIA+ visual artists. The exhibition addresses a community-identified need for increased representation, understanding, and inclusion in Placer County and the surrounding region. The program will provide exhibition opportunities for roughly 50 artists and educate the public regarding the broad spectrum of diversity of lived experiences within the LGBTQ community.

All elements of the program, including exhibitions and an accompanying series of intergenerational arts programs, will be provided free of charge to participants and audiences. During an opening reception on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm, local LGBTQ support organizations will be invited to table in the gallery, raising visibility for local support services. Blue Line Arts will provide resources and information about local LGBTQ support services, helplines, and community groups throughout the duration of the show and workshops.

This application is free and open to all LGBTQIA+ artists and allies in the USA. All artwork must be original and completed within the last 5 years, and cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts. All wall hung artworks must be ready to hang with appropriate hardware and frames/canvases must have wire installed prior to delivery. All artwork must be individually for sale. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from gallery sales and members receive a 60% commission. The jury committee features California Artists and Curators William Ishmael and Nick Maltagliati. Exhibition dates are May 25th - July 6th, 2024. Notifications will be sent by April 20th, 2024. Shipping deadline is May 1st, 2024, or hand delivery May 19th & 20th from 10am-3pm. Unsold work can be picked up July 7th & 8th, 2024 from 10am-3pm.