Handmade for the Holidays 2024

Blue Line Arts is seeking handmade items such as jewelry, ceramics, cards, and other giftable artworks for a holiday exhibition running November 23rd to December 28th, 2024. All mediums are eligible. Artworks must be original, completed within the last 2 years, and priced at or below $250. Works must be no larger than 32" wide and suitable for direct sale off the wall or shelf. You may submit up to 10 artworks for consideration. Artworks will be sold directly by the gallery, with opportunities for local artists to restock work during the exhibition.

The application deadline is September 20th, 2024 at 5:00pm PST. The entry fee is $25 for non-members; artist-level members receive a free application (email [email protected] for a discount code). Applicants must submit 1-10 images of their work. All artwork must be individually priced for sale, ready to hang with appropriate hardware, and cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts. Notification of acceptance will be sent by October 4th, 2024.

Shipping deadline is October 25th, 2024. Alternatively, hand deliver work November 18th-19th, 10am-3pm. The opening reception is Saturday, December 21st, 5-8pm. Unsold work may be picked up December 29th-30th, 10am-3pm. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from sales; members receive 60%. Artists are responsible for return shipping costs (prepaid FedEx or UPS label required). For questions, contact Blue Line Arts at (916) 783-4117 or [email protected].