Blue Mountain Gallery — RENEWAL, Winter 2027

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RENEWAL

Blue Mountain Gallery | Winter 2027 Juried Exhibition

Planned Submission — Artwork in Preparation
Blue Mountain Gallery RENEWAL Winter 2027 Juried Exhibition promotional image

Exhibition promotional image: Blue Mountain Gallery

RENEWAL is the theme of Blue Mountain Gallery's Winter 2027 juried exhibition in New York City's Chelsea art district. The exhibition explores new beginnings, transformation, resilience, healing, reinvention, and the possibility of change.

Artist Leslie Berg of Create Joy Studios is preparing an original oil pastel painting for possible submission to this exhibition, juried by New York-based contemporary artist Orly Cogan.

Exhibition RENEWAL — Winter 2027 Juried Exhibition
Gallery Blue Mountain Gallery
Location 547 West 27th Street, Suite 200, New York, NY 10001
Juror Orly Cogan
Planned Artwork Original oil pastel painting (in preparation)
Submission Status Planned — Not Yet Submitted
Submission Deadline November 18, 2026
Exhibition Dates January 5–30, 2027
Opening Reception January 7, 2027 | 6–8 PM

Planned Artwork

An original oil pastel painting is being developed for consideration in the Winter 2027 exhibition.

New Original Oil Pastel — Title to Be Announced

This new work is being planned with the exhibition's theme of renewal in mind, exploring the possibilities of change, transformation, and new beginnings.

Artist: Leslie Berg
Medium: Oil pastel
Status: Awaiting reference print; artwork in preparation

The completed painting, final title, dimensions, and artwork photograph will be added following completion.

Exhibition Timeline

November 15, 2026 Personal target for completing the oil pastel painting and preparing the submission photograph.
November 18, 2026 Submission deadline — midnight Eastern Time.
By November 30, 2026 Jury results posted on the Blue Mountain Gallery website. Email notifications are also expected.
December 2026 Delivery of accepted artwork to New York City, following the gallery's shipping instructions.
January 5, 2027 Exhibition opens.
January 7, 2027 Opening reception, 6–8 PM.
January 30, 2027 Exhibition closes.
February 2027 Return of shipped artwork, if applicable.

Participation Status: This page documents a planned submission. The artwork has not yet been entered, juried, or accepted into the exhibition. Details will be updated as the submission progresses.

Exhibition Requirements: If selected, the original artwork must be properly finished, wired, and ready for display. Shipped two-dimensional work requiring glazing must use Plexiglass. Artists are responsible for shipping, insurance, and prepaid return arrangements.

Blue Mountain Gallery does not take a commission on artwork sales. Artists retain full copyright to their work.