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Art at Work

Blue Line Arts

Foundation Rolling (Quarterly) Grants for ArtsGrants for Visual Artists

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Rolling (quarterly review)

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Eligible organizations

  • All artists 18 and older
  • Artist responsible for all shipping costs

Other requirements

  • If selected artwork differs significantly from submitted image, artist will be disqualified
  • Must include prepaid label (FedEx or UPS only, NO USPS) for return if desired
  • Two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang
  • Wire must be installed; no sawtooth hangers

Overview

Blue Line Arts operates the Art at Work program to create exhibition opportunities for local artists by connecting them with businesses in the greater Placer County and Sacramento regions.

Purpose: Promote emerging artists in the region while providing an enhanced aesthetic environment to local business members. Art displays rotate quarterly at each location.

Geographic Scope: Greater Placer County and Sacramento regions, California

Program Details:

  • Curated selection of work with Blue Line Arts handling scheduling, installation, and sales processing
  • Works displayed on consignment using gallery tracks for hanging
  • Quarterly rotations at multiple locations
  • Artist receptions available at some venues

Sales & Commission

  • Artwork encouraged to be for sale
  • Artist receives 75% commission on sales
  • Blue Line Arts receives 25% commission
  • Blue Line Arts processes all sales and is responsible for sales tax

Installation

  • Blue Line Arts representative assists with installation
  • Artist responsible for removal on scheduled pickup date with BLA assistance
  • Works are not transported to or stored at Blue Line Arts

Eligibility

  • Open to all artists 18 and older
  • If selected artwork differs significantly from submitted image, artist will be disqualified
  • Artist responsible for all shipping costs
  • Must include prepaid label (FedEx or UPS only, NO USPS) for return if desired
  • Two-dimensional artwork must be ready to hang
  • Wire must be installed; no sawtooth hangers

Contact

Brooke Abrames

  • Phone: (916) 783-4117 (gallery hours)
  • Email: gallery@bluelinearts.org

Current Art at Work Locations

  • Roseville Civic Center, 311 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678 (M-F 8AM-5PM)
  • 316 Vernon Building Lobby, 316 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678 (M-F 8AM-5PM)
  • Roseville Venture Lab, 316 Vernon St, Roseville, CA 95678 (M-F 8AM-5PM)
  • Roseville Chamber of Commerce, 650 Douglas Blvd, Roseville, CA 95678 (M-F 8:30AM-5PM)

How to Apply

Application Process

  1. Submit Online Application
    • Complete application form available at www.bluelinearts.org/call-to-artists
    • Must be 18 years or older to apply
  2. Artist Notification
    • Ongoing process
    • Selected artists will receive email inquiry about availability
  3. Required Information
    • Submit images of artwork for curation review
    • Artist must be prepared to provide inventory list with labels for installation

What Blue Line Arts actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$8,909
Median grant
$8,909
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Roseville, CA.

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IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Arts
  • Visual artists

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