Later in November 2024 the Gallery will announce the Call-For-Artists for our 6th Annual Juried Exhibition & Competition to be held in early 2025.
Check back here later in the year for all the details including the 2025 theme and instructions to submit. All professional artists aged 18 years & older are encouraged to submit their art for consideration in this competitive, much anticipated annual exhibition.
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We are currently accepting submissions for FEATURED ARTISTS & SMALL THEMED GROUP SHOWS for 2025.
To submit for consideration, send the following to: Kendra Kett at kendra@thebluemoongallery.com
your CV and a 1-page professional artist statment
8-10 photos representative of the work you are interested in exhibiting (labeled with title, dimensions, medium, and price).
links to website & social media
last 2 years of sales history
All inquiries will receive a response later this fall (or early 2025).
There is an exhibition fee to show art at Blue Moon which covers costs related to gallery operations, extensive marketing and promotion, event hosting, and exhibition installation. Fees vary depending on exhibition duration and space. Fees currently range from $75 to $700 and are subject to change. Artists participating in small group shows can split/divide the fee. Artists retain 60% of all sales. Please note: The Gallery Director/Owner and staff do not receive any salary or payroll.
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Join the Blue Moon Family! —- OUR AFFILIATE ARTIST PROGRAM
Artists interested in our Affiliate Program (individualized website presence, extensive marketing + invitations to gallery group shows) may apply any time during the year but offers are typically made in December/January. Visit our ARTISTS page to see our Affiliate Artists on-line galleries. Submit the same materials as listed above for consideration.
Annual Fee $125 (approx $10/month)
See what artists are saying below…We look forward to hearing from you!
What Artists are saying about the Blue Moon…
“This has been such a wonderful experience. The Gallery owner’s marketing and mentoring skills have been stellar. I’ve made new friends. So grateful for this experience.” – Lake Bluff painter, designer, photographer
“Wonderful gallery with regularly rotating shows. The Director has a very effective manner of running & curating the gallery.” – Award-Winning Oil Painter, Gurnee IL
“I had a show at Blue Moon -- it was a pleasure working with the gallery director! She has wonderful marketing skills and I love the vibe of this gallery!" – Painter & Art Teacher, Evanston IL
“A wonderful gallery filled with awesome art & a professional presentation.” – Artist, Kenosha WI
“The artists are treated with respect, they are promoted, and people are buying their work, which is always a bonus!” – Painter, Kenosha WI
“The gallery staff works tirelessly executing all the details of creating a super opening.” – Artist, Waukegan IL
“The owner/director is professional, kind, extremely organized and just plain fun to work with and she knows her art and how to put together an amazing exhibit. -- One of the finest galleries in the Chicago suburbs.” – Oil Painter, Buffalo Grove IL
“The owner takes time to do all the small personal touches that make a huge difference.” – WI Painter
“I want to thank Blue Moon for exhibiting my work. It’s been a wonderful experience and I've gained so much positivity and inspiration. I’m also very impressed with the gallery's organization, professionalism and exposure. It was an honor and pleasure to be able to show my work here.” – Grayslake IL Paper Artist
“They really know how to hang an art show!” – Barrington IL Artist
“All of the marketing the gallery does is amazing – professional and captivating. I support this amazing small business – the owner has gone out of her way to support our art community.” – Gurnee IL Artist
“Blue Moon is directed by a tour de force owner who has created a wonderful gallery with a really interesting and diverse collection of artists. She put together a beautiful show for me and I’m happy to be a part of her gallery.” – Waukegan-based International Plein Air Artist
“A beautiful space with beautiful, inspiring art.” -- ArtPrize Award-Winning Installation Artist, Grand Rapids MI
“Highly professional gallery going above and beyond to ensure the success of the artists. The gallery consistently provides outstanding shows and always draws crowds to their events.” – Encaustic Artist, Lake Geneva, WI
“The gallery has showcased many up-and-coming artists and they are working hard to give artists the coverage they need to grow as Chicagoland artists. The Director works with many local businesses and area newspapers to spread the word about what local artists are doing.” – Zion IL Mixed Media Artist
“It is wonderful to see local art and artists selling work. Blue Moon has a loyal group of followers that keep us making and pushing our artistic visions.” – Racine WI Assemblage Artist
“I have never experienced a small art gallery so dedicated to the advancement of visual arts.” Wisconsin Photographer