Adorned Intentions: Thoughtful Craft in a Mass-Produced World

Overview

Blue Line Arts in Roseville, CA presents an exhibition highlighting wearable art and adornments. Art and clothing have a distinct relationship that allows people to express themselves in ways that transcend fashion and transform fine art into kinetic expressions activated by the implied human form. Wearable art has a rich history spanning centuries, becoming prominent in American culture in the 1970s through hippie and mod subcultures, craftivism, fiber arts, and feminist art. In recent years, upcycling has turned discarded materials into fine art wearables addressing the environmental impacts of fast fashion. Blue Line Arts seeks artists working within the cross-section of fine art, fashion, and craft to showcase pieces that use the body and its vestments as a canvas, creating unique expressions that challenge traditional confines of fine art.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: September 25th, 2026 at 5:00pm PST
• Notifications: October 16th, 2026 by 5pm PST
• Shipping deadline: October 31st, 2026
• Hand deliver work: November 15th and 16th, 10am–3pm
• Exhibition dates: November 24th to December 19th, 2026
• Reception: December 19th, 5–7pm
• Pick up unsold work: December 20th and 21st, 10am–3pm

Eligibility

Open to artists 18 years and older in the United States. All artwork must be original and completed within the last two years. Artwork cannot have been previously exhibited at Blue Line Arts. All 2-D works must be ready to hang. All artwork must be for sale. Accepted artwork that differs significantly from the image in the online submission will be disqualified. No accepted entry may be withdrawn or sold outside the exhibition prior to the closing date once artwork has been accepted.

Submission Requirements

Submit at least 1 and up to 10 JPG images (1–3mb each, minimum 1200px on one side). Name files as: Artist Name-Artwork Title.jpg. An artist statement is optional but encouraged.

Size & Format

Art must be able to enter through the doors with a clearance of 9 feet. All 2-D works must be ready to hang.

Fees

• FREE for Blue Line Arts Artist Members ($75 or above) with discount code
• $25 non-refundable fee for non-members to submit up to 10 images/artworks

Sales & Commission

Blue Line Arts handles all sales transactions. Non-member artists receive a 50% commission from all gallery sales; members receive a 60% commission. The artist is responsible for paying all shipping costs with a prepaid FedEx or UPS label (no US Mail). Shipped work will be returned within 2 weeks of the show's closing date. Hand-delivered artwork must be picked up in person; shipped artwork may be picked up.

Contact

For questions, contact Blue Line Arts at (916) 783-4117 or [email protected] during gallery hours (Tuesday–Saturday, 11am–5pm).