Gallery Gala 2026

Blue Line Arts invites artists working in all mediums to submit one original artwork for inclusion in 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.

Participation helps provide opportunities for artists through commissions, public art projects, artist talks, solo exhibitions, internships, and the Art at Work program. Blue Line Arts offers low- or no-cost professional development and internship opportunities, advocates for fair compensation, ensures free access to exhibitions, and upgrades gallery spaces. There is no application fee. 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.

Submission deadline is June 19th, 2026. Notification of acceptance will be July 10th, 2026. Artwork drop-off dates are Sunday August 9th and Monday August 11th, 2026 from 10am to 3pm. The event takes place October 10th, 2026. Unsold artwork may be picked up Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th from 11am to 5pm. Submit 1-10 artwork images (JPG format, 1-3mb, minimum 1200px on one side) with an artist statement indicating your preferred commission rate. All media accepted; 2D and 3D welcome. Artwork must be exhibition-ready and suitable for display. All 2D works must be ready to hang. Applicants must be 18 years or older and open to artists in the United States. All artwork must be for sale and the property of the artist. Art must be able to enter through doors with clearance of 94"h x 91"w, with 10-foot ceilings in the gallery. Nothing over 60 lbs will be accepted. Contact [email protected] with questions.