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Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

First Fridays 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Coming from the South of Downtown on the Kansas Side traveling north on I-35

Take I-35 North towards Downtown

Exit on right at Exit 1C - Southwest Boulevard West Pennway - Exit Only At light take a right on W. Pennway

At second light, you can't go straight and will see KC Car Connection and Foxx Equipment

Take a left on SW Blvd and go thru 2 stoplights

We are in that next block on the left before you get to the light at Baltimore

Coming from the East of Downtown traveling west on I-70

As you round the bend from 70 get in the far right lane immediately

Exit on the right at Exit 1D - 20th Street

At stop sign take a Left on 20th St

Turn Left on Southwest Boulevard

We are in that next block on the left before you get to the light at Baltimore

kellyk@bluegalleryonline.com

David Kuhn

davidk@bluegalleryonline.c om

Stella Kuhn

mission

Art is the essence of life. Without the demiurge, the creative impulse, we could not invent, evolve or transcend. Without aesthetic contemplation, we could not know beauty. We could never know light from darkness, truth from lies, hate from love.

Through history, the visual arts have been humanity's most elemental form of expression. Images have served as our magic and medicine, a religion and refuge, a universal language. The arts map our souls, they record our dreams. They mirror life, while offering new ways in which to view it.

Blue Gallery was inspired by reverence for that power. It was conceived as a sanctuary for the art experience; the imperative, eternal, yet eternally new communion between artist, art and audience. Today the gallery remains dedicated to the idea that the vital, transformative power of the visual arts remain accessible to all, regardless of financial circumstance or academic background.

artist submissions policy

Blue Gallery loves art.

Blue Gallery exists for art's sake.

Blue Gallery is always seeking new art.

Blue Gallery seeks artists who have demonstrated an ability to produce exceptional work over the course of a career.

Blue Gallery seeks artists who also have the interpersonal skills necessary to work with other creative individuals, and

the professionalism needed to succeed in a highly competitive field.

If you met these criteria, and are interested in working with Blue Gallery, please consider submitting your work. Walk-in submissions are not accepted, but Blue Gallery welcomes portfolios via the Internet and traditional post.

Blue Gallery reviews portfolios on a quarterly basis. Though lengthy, this process assures each artist's work receives the full attention it deserves. Blue Gallery appreciates your patience in this regard and assures you that all portfolios will be retuned following the quarterly review.

Due to the high volume of work received, Blue Gallery cannot provide individualized critiques. Also, although every effort is made to protect submitted work, Blue Gallery is not responsible for lost or damaged materials.

Artist Submission Guidelines

Internet Submission is the Preferred Method

When submitting works via the Internet, please meet the following specifications:

• When sending images via e-mail please address them to kellyk@bluegalleryonline.com.

• A web site address is acceptable.

• Please limit the total size of all e-mail attachments to under 2,000 KB. Please convert all images to JPEG format. Please limit the number of images you send to no more than 10 images. We will ask for more if we need them.

Please include the following with all submissions:

• A cover letter of introduction and a clear picture of your direction.

• Artist Résumé (Curriculum Vitae, C.V.) including biography, education, awards, fellowships, teaching positions, collections and group/solo exhibition history.

• List of galleries where your work is shown on a regular basis.

• Artists statement.

• Any support materials within reason.

When submitting work via the traditional post, please meet the following specifications:

• 8-12 slides, large format transparencies or excellent quality prints of your work. (Note: all slides and transparencies should be in protective sleeves with your name, phone number.)

• If submitting CDROM's, please make viewable on Macintosh computer systems.

• Please include details of the images you have sent including the title, size, medium and an indication of retail price.

• Do not send original artwork..

• Please submit recent works only.

• A self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) large enough and with sufficient postage so we can send you work back to you. We are not responsible for your images if you do not include a SASE. We can not return your submissions without your return postage.

Remit to:

Kelly Kuhn, Director / Owner

Blue Gallery

118 Southwest Blvd

Kansas City, MO 64108

kellyk@bluegalleryonline.com

links

City Wide Art

Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art/St. Joseph, MO http://www.albrecht-kemper.org

Carter Art Center Gallery http://www.news.pennvalleycc.com

Daum Museum of Contemporary Art/Sedalia,MO http://www.daummuseum.org

Johnson County Community College Gallery of Art http://www.jccc.net/main/docs/news_entertainment/cec/gallery