The prestigious and ultra-competitive Crocker Kingsley Exhibition returns to Blue Line Arts from January 8th to February 20th, 2021. With generous cash prizes for the top juried artists, and a rare chance to have their work exhibited by the Crocker Art Museum, the show has long attracted California’s established artists as well as those just emerging on the scene. The exhibition’s rich history dates back to 1927 when it was first launched by the Kingsley Art Club. Past exhibitors have included many of the premier names in American and Californian art, including Robert Arneson, Kathryn Uhl Ball, Elmer Bischoff, Fred Dalkey, David Gilhooly, Gregory Kondos, Roland Petersen, Mel Ramos, Ruth Rippon, and Wayne Thiebaud.
The tradition of the show continues for its 80th iteration at Blue Line Arts in partnership with the Kingsley Art Club and the Crocker Art Museum. Traditionally open only to Californian artists, this year, the competition was opened up nationally, and features more than 145 artists from around the U.S.
Works selected by Crocker curators will be displayed in the Crocker Art Museum in the winter of 2021. Prize winners will be announced on Saturday, January 16th, when over $5600 in prizes will be awarded during a virtual reception event. To browse the artwork online, or to tune into the virtual awards event, visit bluelinearts.org or follow @bluelinearts. The gallery will remain open to visitors while remaining within safety guidelines Tuesday through Saturday, 11-5. To schedule a private appointment, please contact the gallery.