River Arts in Damariscotta is pleased to announce the juror for the next show will be Lauren Donovan, director of art sales at Elizabeth Moss Galleries. Artists are invited to submit works for the winter show, "Dark & Light.” The deadline for entry is Saturday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m.

Lauren Donovan is an artist who makes large-scale, figurative oil paintings on shaped surfaces. She has spent the last decade working for galleries in Boston, Paris, New Orleans, and now Portland, Maine. She is currently the Director of Sales at Moss Galleries with locations in Falmouth and Portland. She received her BFA from Boston University and her MFA from Maine College of Art & Design.

The theme, “Dark & Light,” expands upon River Arts’ well known, black and white shows by allowing color. Submissions are open to members and non-members and may include all mediums and styles. Entries may include realistic as well as abstract works that represent the artist's interpretation of "Dark & Light."

Artists may submit one piece with a maximum size of 48 inches in any direction (including frame) or they may submit two pieces no larger than 24 inches in any direction (including frame). Notification of accepted works will be published on the River Arts website on Wednesday, February 22. For more information visit the River Arts website at riverartsme.org or call the gallery at (207) 563-6868.

“Dark & Light” will run from Feb. 21 through April 1 with a public reception on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit the gallery at 36 Elm Street during regular hours Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.