Call to Artists ‘Celebration’ 2022

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 2:00pm

Story Location:
36 Elm Street
Damariscotta, ME 04543
United States

River Arts in Damariscotta announces a call to artists for a special year-end show that will fill every room of the gallery. 

All original fine art and fine craft including painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, multimedia, pastel, glass, wood, collage and more will be accepted for this holiday exhibition. All artists are invited to participate in this non-juried show. This is an open call without a predetermined theme.

Rules of entry: Artists may enter works whose total retail prices add up to $400. For example: two pieces for $100 each and one for $200 or 5 pieces for $80 each, one at $400, etc.

Submission guidelines: No size limit. Works must meet gallery guidelines for presentation. All work must be gallery ready and clean. Wall pieces must be securely wired with picture wire. No wet paint. All work is subject to management approval.

Entry fee: $15 for members and $30 for non-members. Artists make 65% of sales and River Arts retains 35% commission. Entry forms are available in the gallery when work is delivered or on the website at www.riverartsme.org.

Works may be delivered from Nov. 1 until the deadline on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 4 p.m. 

The public is invited to attend an Artists’ Reception on Saturday, Nov. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. The show will run from Nov. 22 until Dec. 30.

River Arts is located at 36 Elm St. in Damariscotta. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information call River Arts at 563-6868 or email info@riverartsme.org.