BLACKS & BLUES
CALL FOR ART
A focused palette. Endless possibilities.
Metal Haus Gallery invites submissions for Blacks & Blues, a group exhibition in San Francisco exploring shades of black and blue through color, texture, material, and form.
Works may focus entirely on shades of black, entirely on shades of blue, or explore both colors in combination. Existing artworks and proposals for new work are welcome.
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026
What We’re Looking For
Blacks and blues are the defining elements of this exhibition. From matte blacks and glossy ebony to midnight blue, electric cobalt, and pale washes, we’re interested in the range artists can achieve within this palette.
Consider how these colors interact, how their appearance shifts across materials, and how layering, light, and surface reveal subtle variations. Texture is especially welcome, whether built up in paint, woven into fiber, captured through photography, or expressed in sculptural forms.
Both representational and abstract approaches are welcome. There is no required subject matter. We’re looking for a thoughtful use of the palette, exceptional craft, and a distinct artistic perspective.
Existing Artwork
We welcome submissions across all media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, fiber, photography, and mixed media. Existing works should have been created within the past five years.
Please include:
Clear images of the artwork, including detail views where helpful.
Title, year, materials, dimensions, and retail price.
A brief description of the work and your approach to the palette.
Any special display or installation requirements.
Proposals for New Work
We welcome proposals for new work on canvas or birch panel. Metal Haus Gallery will provide the surface to selected artists, with size and specifications agreed upon during the selection process.
Please include:
A sketch, drawing, or digital mockup.
A description of your concept, materials, and approach to the palette.
Your preferred surface and proposed dimensions.
An anticipated retail price and completion timeline.
Examples of related work that help illustrate your approach.
Important Considerations
Color Palette
Works may be exclusively black, exclusively blue, or a combination of both. Variations in shade, tone, finish, and texture are encouraged.
Eligibility
Open to artists creating in the US
Application Fee
There is no fee to apply.
Submission Limit
Submit up to 3 works per application
Gallery-Provided Surfaces
Canvas or birch panel will be provided for accepted proposals for new work.
Presentation
Accepted artworks must arrive finished and ready for exhibition. Please identify any special installation needs in your application.
Availability and Sales
All accepted works must be available for exhibition and sale throughout the show. 50/50 gallery artist split under a consignment agreement
Exhibition Timeline
Applications Open: October 20, 2026
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026
Acceptance Notifications for Existing Work and Proposals: December 4, 2026
Canvas or Panel Delivery to Selected Proposal Artists: December 18, 2026–January 1, 2027
Artwork Delivery: March 14–31, 2027
Opening Reception: April 16, 2027
Exhibition Dates: April 16–July 24, 2027